Plein Air Watercolour Workshop
oin Artist Candice Leyland for an inspiring and immersive plein air watercolour class, where The Arboretum becomes your studio! Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this class offers a unique opportunity to capture the beauty of the outdoors with vibrant watercolours. What to Expect: Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced artist who will
Botanical Sketching Workshop
Are you interested in learning how to use sketching as a way to improve your plant identification skills? In this afternoon workshop Mary Anne Young will teach the basics of field botany and how to use sketching as a way to observe and record information to assist with identification. After learning techniques (both fast and
Guelph Bird Day 2026
Guelph Bird Day is back and birdier than ever! Join the University of Guelph Arboretum and Bird Safe Guelph on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Arboretum Centre for a free, drop-in celebration of all things bird! This all-ages event has something for everyone. Take part in free guided bird walks,
Wonderous Wildflowers: Spring Blooms Workshop
It’s that time of year again, the spring wildflowers are beginning to bloom! Our flowers like the trout lily, bloodroot, and trilliums only flower for a brief window in early spring, finishing all of their above-ground activity in a few short weeks. Join Christa Wise, Interpretive Naturalist at The Arboretum, to explore the fascinating world
Virtual Lunch and Learn: Spring Wildflowers Workshop
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaIn Southern Ontario, we are lucky to have an incredible diversity of spring wildflowers, many of which only appear for a few weeks every year. Join Christa Wise, Interpretive Naturalist at The Arboretum, for these virtual sessions to learn what spring wildflowers might be popping up near you and how to identify them. These sessions
Virtual Lunch and Learn: Spring Wildflowers Workshop
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaIn Southern Ontario, we are lucky to have an incredible diversity of spring wildflowers, many of which only appear for a few weeks every year. Join Christa Wise, Interpretive Naturalist at The Arboretum, for these virtual sessions to learn what spring wildflowers might be popping up near you and how to identify them. These sessions
Baby Steps – Forest Therapy for Newborns or Infants and their Caregiver
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaJoin Giulia, a mother, artist, and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide in a series of low-key, restorative Forest Therapy events, as we witness the land waking up from winter!
Winter Storytelling Series
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaCara Loft is a Haudenosaunee Woman and staff member in the Office of Teaching and Learning at the University of Guelph. We are so grateful for her coming back to enrich our hearts, minds, bodies, and spirits throughout story this winter. Friday March 27 - Story of the Maple (Instructors: Cara Loft and Melissa Ireland)
Woodcock Walk
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaA breathtaking ascent to the skies, a graceful fall to the ground, and a mesmerizing, yet quirky, call… PEENT. The sky dance of the American Woodcock is a truly incredible
Woodcock Walk
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaA breathtaking ascent to the skies, a graceful fall to the ground, and a mesmerizing, yet quirky, call… PEENT. The sky dance of the American Woodcock is a truly incredible
Virtual Creating Healthy Soil
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaJoin Robert Pavlis as he discusses how to create Healthy Soil. Below is a description of what he will discuss each week. You can sign up for one, two or
Winter Storytelling Series
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaCara Loft is a Haudenosaunee Woman and staff member in the Office of Teaching and Learning at the University of Guelph. We are so grateful for her coming back to enrich our hearts, minds, bodies, and spirits throughout story this winter. Friday March 27 - Story of the Maple (Instructors: Cara Loft and Melissa Ireland)
Kenneth R. Farrell Distinguished Public Policy Lectureship: The Economics of What We Eat
Dr. Balagtas will explore the current landscape of what we eat and what that means for our health, with a particular focus on the growing scrutiny of ultra-processed foods and
The Art and Practice of Pruning
This half-day workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of pruning and aims to provide you with basic skills to confidently approach pruning in your own landscape. We begin with
Virtual Creating Healthy Soil
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaJoin Robert Pavlis as he discusses how to create Healthy Soil. Below is a description of what he will discuss each week. You can sign up for one, two or
Virtual Creating Healthy Soil
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaJoin Robert Pavlis as he discusses how to create Healthy Soil. Below is a description of what he will discuss each week. You can sign up for one, two or all three of the workshops. Week 1 - Soil Basics - What is soil and how do the basic components work together to provide a
Winter Tree I.D. (In-person)
No leaves? No problem! From bark, to buds, to leaf scars, participants get hands-on experience in reading these winter clues for winter identification of trees. This workshop focuses on native
Virtual Winter Tree I.D.
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaNo leaves? No problem! In this workshop, offered in a convenient Zoom setting, you will learn about the variety of tree features that are useful for identifying trees in winter.