U of G News

Food Day Canada Showcase
2023-07-11 15:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
The University of Guelph is celebrating Food Day Canada early by bringing the Guelph community together! Get a taste of local cuisine in our Food Day Canada chef showcase, shop through our marketplace of U of G food businesses, listen to live music, and purchase food from the Gryph n’ Grille food truck’s exclusive Food Day Canada Showcase menu! There will also be many exhibits showcasing food-related research and activities taking place at U of G.
All registered participants will receive:
FREE scoop of Four All ice cream
FREE samples of local dishes from our chef cookoff
We encourage all patrons to bring a picnic blanket and a water bottle to stay hydrated with the Guelph Water Wagon
About Food Day Canada and the University of Guelph:
Food Day Canada was originally created by Anita Stewart, the University of Guelph’s former Food Laureate. Food Day Canada is a chance to celebrate Canadian food and the people who produce, cook and research food. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Food Day Canada. The University of Guelph, as Canada’s Food University, has supported Food Day Canada for many years. This event is organized by the Arrell Food Institute in partnership with the University of Guelph, the Ontario Agricultural College and the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics.

Dragonflies and Damselflies, in-person workshop
2023-07-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum, 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph, N1G 2W1
Ontario is home to over 150 species of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies), many of which are common in the Guelph area. Most species can be identified with a field guide and pair of binoculars. Workshop* participants will learn about these beautiful creatures, their fascinating lives, and see why they are an important part of our local ecosystems.
This workshop includes an outdoor component of catching and identifying the dragonflies of The Arboretum.
Register at: https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/educationandevents/workshops
Fee: $95 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of July 4, 2023. After July 4 the fee is $105 plus HST.
*Maximum 18 adults when held in person.

Identification and Biology of Butterflies
2023-07-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
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, and creating and maintaining butterfly habitat. The workshop concludes outside by catching and identifying the butterflies of the Arboretum.
Fee: $95 (plus HST) per person if you register before the early bird deadline of July 10, 2023. After July 10 the fee is $105 (plus HST) per person.
Register for this workshop and learn more on the Arboretum.website
