Winter Invertebrates
Knowing what to look for and where to find these hidden creatures makes cold-weather expeditions far more enjoyable. During this half-day program, we will search for goldenrod gallfly larvae and
The Art & Practice of Pruning
This half-day indoor/outdoor practical workshop will teach you the principles of easy and correct pruning in the home landscape. We will cover how to choose the correct equipment and how
Planets, Stars and Galaxies Workshops
Examine everyday phenomena, such as night and day, seasons and the motions of the Earth, planets and sun. Register by Feb. 25 to take advantage of the $125 early bird
Winter Tree Identification
In this workshop, you will learn about the variety of tree features that are useful for winter identification of deciduous trees. From bark to buds to leaf scars, you will get hands-on experience in reading these winter clues to tree ID. We will focus on native Ontario trees, and we’ll spend part of the session
Basic DSLR Photography Workshop
Please note this is one workshop that will take place on the two dates: you need to attend both the Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 sessions. Are you new to D-SLR photography? Are you unsure how to use the various settings and controls on a D-SLR camera? Then join us for these full-day workshops, where
Owl Prowl – Adults Only
Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, but dress warmly in preparation for a walk outdoors.
Owl Prowl – For families
Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, but dress warmly in preparation for a walk outdoors.
Animal Tracking Workshop
Study the tracks and signs of Ontario mammals and other types of wildlife. Learn to identify and interpret animal tracks by looking at foot morphology, track patterns and gait analysis.
Owl Prowl – For families
Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, but dress warmly in preparation for a walk outdoors.
Owl Prowl – For adults
Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, but dress warmly in preparation for a walk outdoors.
Owl Workshop
Learn how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities, you'll learn about owl plumage, calls, behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns
Selecting a First Telescope for Astronomy
Make exploring the night sky a little less intimidating and a lot more exciting! The first two hours of this presentation will introduce the most common types of telescopes, what
Gull Workshop
This workshop has been designed to help you develop your skills in the identification of wintering gulls. Through a variety of hands-on activities, you will learn about gull plumage, size
Connecting to Conservation in Canada
This panel event featuring esteemed speakers with expertise in environmental issues will help the audience reflect on the strengths, challenges and opportunities for conservation in Canada. Moderated by Judy Maddren
Celebration of Life of Founding CBS Dean
A celebration of life of Prof. Keith Ronald, founding dean of the College of Biological Science, will be held on his birthday, Aug. 24, at 1 p.m. at the Arboretum, University of Guelph. All are welcome.
Poultry Health Research Network Hosts Research Day
The Poultry Health Research Network's research day will feature brief presentations by students and postdocs about their poultry research, followed by a post-lunch session of academic and industry presentations. The overall goal of the event is to share, understand and discuss various poultry research findings and make use of this platform to explore future collaborative
Memorial Service for Philosophy Professor Brian Calvert
A memorial service for philosophy professor Brian Calvert, who passed away Jan. 19, will be held March 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Arboretum Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Food Forum on Gut Health
Does the gut microbiome hold the key to improving our health and productivity? Join the Livestock Research Innovation Centre and the Food Institute to hear the following experts: Prof. Emma Allen-Vercoe,
Open Access Colloquium
This day-long event features prominent speakers discussing open access, open science, open data and open education. Location: Arboretum Centre
Tree Dedication to Memorialize Students
The Central Student Association (CSA) and the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) is holding a special Student Memorial Tree Dedication Friday, Sept. 25, in honour of five U of G students who passed away during the last academic year. The ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. at the Arboretum Centre. A Katsura tree located in
