ONLINE: Virtual Bird Songs
Into birding but songs have you stumped? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures to cover over 150 bird species! We will focus on songs and some common, distinctive calls and will apply different methods to remember them. Each course will
ONLINE: Relaxation and Stress Management Skills
Learn practical and effective everyday strategies that decrease anxiety, relax tight muscles, settle a busy brain, and boost energy. Strengthen your ability to restore yourself during these challenging times. This
ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to GIS using ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS); a software program for working with maps and geographic data. A GIS allows you to work with any data that you know a
ONLINE: Ask the Arb
Instructor: Arboretum Staff Bring your garden, nature, and wildlife related questions to our free one-hour live session on Zoom. Our horticultural and naturalist staff will be on-line to answer your
ONLINE: Exploring the Connections Between Cognition and Welfare in Farmed Animals
CCSAW (Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare) is hosting monthly seminars focused on animal welfare. January's seminar will be given by Dr. Rebecca Meagher from Dalhousie University. Dr.
ONLINE: Thriving in Action – Making Connections at University
Want to do better and be better as a student? The Thriving in Action workshop series will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Learn new strategies in managing your time and studying effectively. Build skills in motivation, optimism and resilience. In each workshop, you will learn both wellness and
ONLINE: Talk like an Academic – Being a TA and Interacting with Students
This workshop will help graduate students understand how to speak most effectively in their role as TAs. We will look at various scenarios TAs may encounter, such as handling questions
ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to RStudio
R is an open source software that has gained a lot of popularity in the community due to its power and capability to make research more reproducible. Many disciplines are now switching to using R over other paid software; however, many might be intimidated by the programming skills required to use R. Well, fear no
ONLINE: U of G, Let’s Talk: Pandemic fatigue? Now what?
Help break down stigma and join the virtual mental-well-being conversation during Bell Let’s Talk Day. Faculty, staff and graduate student employees are invited and encouraged to attend a virtual keynote talk featuring Mary Ann Baynton, MSW. Keynote description: We’re all in this together. Go for walks. Build resilience. Look on the bright side. Yeah, yeah,
ONLINE: Better Sleep Program
Learn how to decrease insomnia, fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep using proven, drug-free strategies. This five session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic is an online, on-demand program with lifetime access to the lessons. Your link will be e-mailed
ONLINE: COVID-19 Town Hall
U of G resumes in-person learning on Jan. 31, and we are prepared to welcome you back safely to our campuses and facilities. Join the University's executive team and President Charlotte Yates to talk about what is next for U of G as we navigate COVID-19 together. We will be joined by Dr. Nicola Mercer,
ONLINE: One Health Seminar Series – One Health and Social Environments: Linking Non-health Data to Improve Health (and Why It Can be Difficult)
The One Health Institute is hosting a seminar series throughout the winter semester. This is an opportunity to listen to and learn from different One Health professionals. The series is
ONLINE: Stories Spark Change – Roxane Gay in Conversation with Eternity Martis: A discussion of survivorship and healing from sexual violence
Stories Spark Change - Roxane Gay in Conversation with Eternity Martis: A discussion of survivorship and healing from sexual violence Join internationally renowned author Roxane Gay and best-selling author Eternity
ONLINE: Coping with Increased Hours Online
Tech neck? Screen fatigue? If you are spending more time online, do you have a healthy relationship with your computer/devices? This FREE one-hour online workshop with Kathy Somers of the
ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop – Virtual Constellation “Walk”
Instructor: Trevor Chandler Learning the night sky is like getting to know a new neighborhood. At first, it may seem big and confusing, but as you strike out and become
Owl Prowl – Families
Masks, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. This event is for the Families Program, please refer to the other event for the Adult only program. Instructor:
Owl Prowl – Families
R.J. Hilton Centre 384 College Avenue East, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaMasks, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. This program is for FAMILIES, please refer to the other event for the Adult program. Instructor: Wild Ontario Staff
Owl Prowl – Adults
Masks, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. This program is for ADULTS, please refer to the other event for the family program. Instructor: Wild Ontario Staff
ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to SPSS
SPSS is a statistical software package, mainly used in the Social Sciences. It features a point and click interface which makes it easy for the user to learn. The purpose
ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop – Snow in Watercolour
Instructor: Candice Leyland In this beginner friendly workshop, Candice will demonstrate a variety of techniques to capture snowy landscapes in watercolour. During the second half of the class, she will