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 the trade, and the incredible resources available to help you build confidence in the field. You’ll also learn practical tips for improving your observation skills
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 Forest Therapy Guide in a series of low-key, slow-paced, and restorative Forest Therapy sessions. Life with a new baby is complex: poor sleep, fussiness, 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 of cultural memory? How can/do they generate new, future-oriented archives through creative practice, research, and community-based work? To what extent can/do they enact and expand
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 of cultural memory? How can/do they generate new, future-oriented archives through creative practice, research, and community-based work? To what extent can/do they enact and expand
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 Forest Therapy Guide in a series of low-key, slow-paced, and restorative Forest Therapy sessions. Life with a new baby is complex: poor sleep, fussiness, and
U of G at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
U of G at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Join the University of Guelph for a special event at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show celebrating Ontario’s agri-food sector and the research and innovation excellence that drives its success. Whether you’re a grower, producer, researcher, policymaker, or industry partner, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with others who
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
Volunteer Talk with Werner Zimmerman
The AGG Volunteer Association invites you to a noon hour lecture with Werner Zimmermann, an established artist, illustrator, and educator. Best known for his distinctive illustrations for numerous beloved children’s books, including At the Pond and Pippin the Christmas Pig, Zimmermann will reflect on his artistic practice, the relationship between image and story, and his many years working
Fall Exhibitions Launch 2026
Join us on Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. for the public launch of the Art Gallery of Guelph’s Fall 2026 Season, featuring three new exhibitions that explore relationships to the land, the body, and the self. Curators and artists will be in attendance. All are welcome. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served and
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 Forest Therapy Guide in a series of low-key, slow-paced, and restorative Forest Therapy sessions. Life with a new baby is complex: poor sleep, fussiness, and
Harvest TrailMixer — Run or Walk for Mental Health
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at 9 a.m. at the beautiful University of Guelph Arboretum for the Harvest TrailMixer — a welcoming community run and walk in support of mental health. Whether you’re a runner, a walker, bringing the family or simply looking for a meaningful way to get outside and connect with
Tree Identification
This full-day program helps participants refine their skills to identify trees in Ontario. The focus of the workshop is on learning the important identification characteristics of difficult tree groups such as the cherry, oak and walnut families as well as the easier groups such as ash and maple. The afternoon is spent outside identifying trees
Tree Identification
This full-day program helps participants refine their skills to identify trees in Ontario. The focus of the workshop is on learning the important identification characteristics of difficult tree groups such as the cherry, oak and walnut families as well as the easier groups such as ash and maple. The afternoon is spent outside identifying trees
Tour of Sculpture Park Behind the Begging Bear
On Saturday, September 19 at 11 a.m., join us for a guided tour of the AGG Sculpture Park, led by Judith Nasby, founding Director of the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre. The Donald Forster Sculpture Park is one of the most diverse and dynamic outdoor sculpture collections in Canada. Situated on a 2.5-acre site adjacent to
Relational Making: Pinch Pots with KC Adams
On Saturday, September 19 from 1 - 3 p.m., join artist KC Adams for a free, hands-on workshop exploring relational making through clay. Presented in conjunction with upcoming exhibition, Earth Bodies, Relational Making: Pinch Pots with KC Adams considers clay as a carrier of knowledge, memory, and relationships to land, water, culture, and spirit. Participants
Fall Volunteer Fair
Join Student Volunteer Connections (SVC) for the September 2026 Volunteer Fair! Date: September 19, 2026 Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m. Location: University Centre Courtyard SVC's bi-annual Volunteer Fair is a great opportunity to meet personally with local organizations and learn about their current and upcoming volunteer opportunities. This fair is for you if: You are
CBS Community Seminar: Feeding the Spirit, Facing History: Nutrition Beyond Numbers on the Frontlines of Indigenous Health
Join us for an engaging seminar by Registered Dietitian Marley Fisher, who will present "Feeding the Spirit, Facing History: Nutrition Beyond Numbers on the Frontlines of Indigenous Health," as part of the CBS Community Seminar Series. The event will provide an opportunity to learn about Indigenous health, nutrition and community-based diabetes care, as well as
