Virtual Tree Identification
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaDo you love trees but can’t tell an Ash from a Walnut, a Birch from a Beech, or a Spruce from a Fir? Are you looking to connect more with
Sweetgrass Harvest and Braiding Event at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute
The event will include teachings about the cultural significance of sweetgrass, guidance on respectful harvesting practices, and hands-on instruction in sweetgrass braiding. Participants will also take part in traditional drumming
Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre: Grand Opening – Open House
Honey Bee Research Centre 460 Stone Rd E, Guelph, ON, CanadaThe Honey Bee Research Centre is excited to announce our Grand Opening Open House, on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, 2026. Guests will have the opportunity to explore our building
Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre: Grand Opening – Open House
Honey Bee Research Centre 460 Stone Rd E, Guelph, ON, CanadaThe Honey Bee Research Centre is excited to announce our Grand Opening Open House, on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, 2026. Guests will have the opportunity to explore our building
Virtual Shrub Identification
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaOntario has dozens of native shrub species, from dogwoods to viburnums, blackberries to spicebush, and everything in between. Where to start in learning to identify them? In this workshop, spread
Dragonflies and Damselflies
Ontario is home to 150 species of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies), many of which are common in the Guelph area. Participants learn about these beautiful creatures, their fascinating lives and
Shinrin-Yoku
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaStep into the healing power of nature with a guided Shinrin Yoku session at the Arboretum in Guelph. Also known as “forest bathing,” Shinrin Yoku is a gentle, meditative practice
Odonate Count
Join us for our second annual Odonate Count at The Arboretum! We will spend the day out on the Arboretum grounds searching for, catching, and identifying the Dragonflies and Damselfishes
Ontario Insects
This workshop introduces participants to all the major groups of insects in Ontario with a focus on how to recognize major groups or families, with special reference to the common
Identification and Biology of Butterflies
This workshop has been designed to educate participants about butterflies and how to identify them in the wild. Topics covered include, butterfly natural history, capture techniques, field identification, tagging, migration,
Virtual Shrub Identification
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaOntario has dozens of native shrub species, from dogwoods to viburnums, blackberries to spicebush, and everything in between. Where to start in learning to identify them? In this workshop, spread
Virtual Shrub Identification
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaOntario has dozens of native shrub species, from dogwoods to viburnums, blackberries to spicebush, and everything in between. Where to start in learning to identify them? In this workshop, spread
Galls of Southern Ontario
Ever heard of a plant gall? If you haven’t, you’ve likely seen one before! Galls are among the most overlooked signs of biodiversity around us, appearing as strange lumps, bumps
Virtual Shrub Identification
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaOntario has dozens of native shrub species, from dogwoods to viburnums, blackberries to spicebush, and everything in between. Where to start in learning to identify them? In this workshop, spread
Racialized Staff Alliance Welcome Event
Join the Racialized Staff Alliance for a community welcome event on August 18! This gathering is an opportunity for racialized staff members to connect, build relationships, share experiences, and enjoy
Birds for Beginners
If you’ve ever been interested in getting into the ever-increasingly popular hobby of birding, this workshop is for you! We’ll explore how to approach bird identification, the essential tools of
Sit Spot Club
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphWednesdays beginning September 2, 2026, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Giulia Pozzi Do you wish you could spend more time in nature but are struggling to find the commitment? Come join Sit Spot Club, facilitated by certified Forest Therapy Guide Giulia Pozzi! A Sit Spot is a special place in nature that
Baby Steps – Forest Therapy for Newborns or Infants and their Caregiver
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphFridays, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, and 9, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Giulia Pozzi Join Giulia, a mother, artist, and certified Nature and
Sit Spot Club
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphWednesdays beginning September 2, 2026, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Giulia Pozzi Do you wish you could spend more time in nature but are struggling to find the commitment? Come join Sit Spot Club, facilitated by certified Forest Therapy Guide Giulia Pozzi! A Sit Spot is a special place in nature that
Guelph Jazz Festival Colloquium 2026 – Artists On/Off the Record: Living Archives and Embodied Memory
MacKinnon Building 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaIn what ways can/do artists engage with archival materials—those held in institutional and community archives as well as those typically referred to as ephemera—to interrogate the aesthetic and political dimensions