ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop – Virtual Pond Workshop
Ponds teem with a diversity of prey and predators that conduct their lives largely unseen below the surface. The online portion of this workshop will introduce you to some of these fascinating animals. The importance of vernal pools will be highlighted. These temporary ponds are crucial to the reproductive success of various creatures including wood
ONLINE: Deep Dish Dialogues with Chitra Saravanan
Join us remotely for the next episode of Deep Dish Dialogues. This month features Chitra Saravanan of Krisha Indian Cooking School and Katherine Eckert, Arrell Scholar and Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Guelph. Chitra is the owner and instructor at Krisha Indian School and she will show us how to make peas pulao and
ONLINE: Thinking Spaces – “Why Music Festivals Now? Ellen Waterman and Ajay Heble in Conversation”
Thinking Spaces: The Reading Group and Speaker Series is pleased to present “Why Music Festivals Now? Ellen Waterman and Ajay Heble In Conversation.” The event will take place via Zoom. A moderated Q&A will follow the talk. Please note the Thursday day change from our usual Fridays. If you are interested in attending, please register
The University of Guelph Choirs Present: Here the Bird Abides and Sings
The University of Guelph Choirs present: Hear the Bird Abides and Sings! Featuring the World Premiere of Hear the Bird Abides and Sings by James Harley! The University of Guelph Choirs team up with the birds of The Arboretum to immerse you in song! Optional walking tours (weather permitting), bird-song games, glorious choral music, and
Arboretum Workshop: Pond Workshop
Mask, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. Ponds teem with a diversity of prey and predators that conduct their lives largely unseen below the surface. The online portion of this workshop will introduce you to some of these fascinating animals. The importance of vernal pools will be highlighted. These temporary ponds
‘Parasitic Oscillations’ Guelph Book Launch
Join us for the official Guelph launch to celebrate School of Environmental Science (SES) professor Dr. Madhur Anand's newest book, Parasitic Oscillations. We will have a short in-person public celebration of this new book of poems at the Arboretum. It is generously co-hosted by the Arboretum and SES. The event will include readings by assorted
RBC Training Ground Olympic Talent Search
The RBC Training Ground Olympic talent search, with scouts from nine Olympic sports, is holding a free event in Guelph for the first time ever. Now entering its seventh year, RBC
ONLINE: Virtual Plein Air Painting Talk
Plein air painting dates back to the French impressionists and it involves packing up your art supplies and creating in the great outdoors! There are so many reasons to take your art practice outside and watercolour artist Candice Leyland wants to inspire you to get started! In this webinar, you will learn how to get
ONLINE: Virtual Insect Series
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe Arboretum is hosting a series of online workshops about insects. Join us to learn more about butterflies, moths, dragonflies, damselflies and aquatic insects. MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND Fee: $10 (plus HST) per session. View the full list of topics and presentation dates.
ONLINE: Improve Life Conference for Prospective Students
A great opportunity for grade 9, 10 and 11 high school students to attend a unique conference that offers four streams of learning: Improve your Future – personal skill development
Workers’ Day of Mourning
The University of Guelph will lower its flags to half-mast on April 28 to mark the Day of Mourning in Canada. The event is observed on April 28 each year to honour
ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop – Virtual Wonderful Spring Wildflower Workshop
This session will introduce you to the beautiful world of wildflowers. We’ll cover identification features of spring ephemerals, along with taking a closer look at species that are common to
ONLINE: The Earth’s New Epoch – Anthropocene Debates and Anthropocene Working Group
The Guelph Institute for Environmental Research (GIER) is joined by environmental historian Dr. John McNeil (Georgetown University) along with with Department of History professor and GIER affiliate Dr. Stuart McCook,
ONLINE: Be Well Be Safe Week – Morning Mindful Moment: A Space for Connection
Be Well Be Safe Week at U of G celebrates National Mental Health Week and North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. See the full calendar of events brought to
Be Well Be Safe Week: Get to know your campus Athletic Facilities
Be Well Be Safe Week at U of G celebrates National Mental Health Week and North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. See the full calendar of events brought to
Be Well Be Safe Week: Kick-off – Doorways to Post-Pandemic Growth and Recovery
Be Well Be Safe Week at U of G celebrates National Mental Health Week and North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. See the full calendar of events brought to
ONLINE: “Not Myself Today” Information Session for All-Employees
Take the first step to building a greater awareness of the importance of mental health in the workplace, reducing stigma, and fostering a safe and supportive workplace culture by learning
ONLINE: “Not Myself Today” Ambassador Orientation
Take the first step to building a greater awareness of the importance of mental health in the workplace, reducing stigma, and fostering a safe and supportive workplace culture by learning
ONLINE: Be Well Be Safe Week: We’ve all made mistakes, and that’s okay – Managing the voice of our inner critic.
Be Well Be Safe Week at U of G celebrates National Mental Health Week and North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. See the full calendar of events brought to
Be Well Be Safe Week: Connectedness for our Mental Health
Be Well Be Safe Week at U of G celebrates National Mental Health Week and North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. See the full calendar of events brought to