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Virtual Bird Song – Wrens and Friends

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Into birding but the songs have you stumped? Whether you are new to learning bird sounds or you want a good refresher before the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas starts this spring, this course is for you. Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual

Supporting Your Gut Microbiome Through Your Diet

Gryphon Centre Arena 149 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Delve into the relationship between diet and gut microbiome diversity in this workshop which includes a live-food demo. This workshop will be touching on: prebiotics, probiotics, fermented foods, and fiber-rich foods, as well as conducting a hands-on fermentation activity where we will be making Kimchi! Join us as we: Explore what gut microbiomes are Understand

In-Person: Terrific Turtles

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

We have 8 different amazing species of turtles in Ontario, but a frightening fact is that all 8 of these species are listed as ‘at risk’ in our province. Come and take advantage of the opportunity to meet live specimens of many of these species and learn about their individual habits and skills for surviving

Truth or Treason? Sources for the Study of the Jacobites

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Join us for the exhibit launch of Truth or Treason? Sources for the Study of the Jacobites featuring special guest speaker, Dr. Leith Davis. The University of Guelph’s renowned Scottish Studies Collection boasts an outstanding array of Jacobite-related materials that speak to the complexity of the Jacobite movement, the deep divisions it generated, and broad

Upcoming Exhibit Launch: Truth or Treason? Sources for the Study of the Jacobites

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Archival and Special Collections (A&SC) at the McLaughlin Library invites you to attend the launch of the Truth or Treason? Sources for the Study of the Jacobites exhibit on Monday, April 3 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Robert Whitelaw Room in the library. The launch will include a keynote talk by Dr.

Senate Meeting

OVC Lifetime Learning Centre 25 McGilvray Street

Senate meetings are open to the public. Please e-mail univsec@uoguelph.ca to register. For more information about the agenda, location and timing of the meeting please visit the Secretariat's Governance Portal to access the agenda package. Agenda packages are published approximately one week in advance of the meeting.

In conversation: Jason Lujan with Rhéanne Chartrand (Online)

Ontario, Canada

This conversation invites audiences to tour Art Gallery of Guelph exhibition Under a Star-Filled Sky virtually with artist Jason Lujan and curator Rhéanne Chartrand as they discuss this particular iteration of Lujan’s creative process. Lujan will explore how the exhibition fits the trajectory of his art-making, highlighting how this installation responds to place and collecting

Movement Monday – Chair Yoga: Get Fit Where you Sit

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Chair Yoga is the way to ​go when you are reluctant to get into the yoga clothes and get on the mat - challenge yourself with Chair yoga. Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga practice that adapts various traditional postures for practice in the chair or with the support of a chair. It is a

Observation Session (In-Person) and Virtual Constellation “Walks”

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

We’ll look at a few of the objects that were discussed over the virtual winter sessions making use of a large telescope and Night Vision hardware that can be used to make very faint objects appear much brighter. The observing event is very much weather dependent so there will be a rain date (or two…).*

4th Year BLA Integrative Design Studio Exhibit

The 4th year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture students will be holding a public display of their final design projects for the LARC*4710 Integrative Design Studio course. These projects were supervised by Professors Sean Kelly and Nadia Amoroso. All are welcome to attend the exhibit.

In-Person: Sensational Snakes

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Snakes are often misunderstood and maligned. We would love to change the negative perception of these animals by teaching the truth about them. Please join us at this workshop and learn to identify and understand our native Ontario species of snakes. We will cover their habits, ranges and habitats. Live specimens will be available to

Virtual Animal Rehabilitation Day 1 – What to do when you find a baby rabbit

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Been outside and encountered a baby wild animal? Don’t know what to do or if it needs help?? Join us over the lunch hour for a session on how to handle finding a baby wild rabbit. Learn how to detect if they need your help. We will go through their natural history, what a healthy

Virtual Pond Workshop

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

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

In-Person Pond Workshop

J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

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

Virtual Plein Air Painting Talk

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Plein Air painting simply means to paint outside. Learn how to bring your paints outside and create your ideal plein air set up. Candice will talk about art supplies and share tips and tricks from her adventures plein air painting around Ontario. She will also demonstrate her approach to simplifying the landscape quickly and expressively

Virtual (Zoom) Watercolour Plein Air Painting Talk

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Plein Air painting, simply means to paint outside. Learn how to bring your paints outside and create your ideal plein air set up. Candice will talk about art supplies and share tips and tricks from her adventures plein air painting around Ontario. She will also demonstrate her approach to simplifying the landscape quickly and expressively

International Conference on Agricultural Extension and Education

Ontario, Canada

Technology, Pluralism and Inclusiveness in Agriculture, Food, and Environment The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development and Ontario Agriculture College will host the international conference of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) in Guelph April 26 to 29, 2023. Established in 1984, AIAEE is a leading international professional organization for agricultural

Virtual Animal Rehabilitation Day 2 – What to do when you find a baby songbird

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Join us over the lunch hour for the second session in this wildlife education series! How to handle finding a baby songbird. Learn how to detect if they need your help (is it just a fledgling learning to fly or is it a hatchling or nestling in need?) We will go through their natural history,

ONLINE: Virtual Wonderful Spring Wildflower Workshop

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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 the Guelph area. We’ll also touch on spring ephemeral natural history, lore, and helpful resources. Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person. Phone: 519-824-4120 Ext. 52113.