ONLINE: Virtual (Zoom) Constellation “Walk”
Learning the night sky is like getting to know a new neighborhood. At first, it may seem big and confusing, but as you strike out and become more and more familiar with prominent landmarks, the day comes when you realize that the neighborhood is no longer new. It’s home. Join us for monthly sessions as
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Starting Plants from Seed
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaThis is a two part course that will introduce you the wonders of growing all kinds of different plants from seed and will draw on Robert Pavlis’ experience growing over 2,000 species of plants from seed. Part 1: Fundamentals of Seed Germination This first part will look at the basics of seed biology to really
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek – Africa: The Ultimate Wildlife Safari (Tanzania, Kenya, Namibia and Botswana)
Since 1999, Chris Earley has traveled the world as a nature tour leader for Worldwide Quest. Each of his six talks focus on a different continent and showcase the amazing life that is found there. You'll meet wildlife you know such as whales, leopards and penguins, and wildlife you may not know, such as lorises,
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Interpreting Animal Gaits
Interpreting an animal trail brings the story of the animal to life. This workshop will focus on animal gaits. How fast was the animal travelling? Gait analysis can even give insight into the mood of an animal. Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person.
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Starting Vegetables from Seed
An introduction to growing vegetables from seed. This course will cover topics such as, selecting the best types of seed, maturity dates, GMO seeds, hybrids vs heirlooms, starting early indoors, and planting direct in the garden. The section on starting indoors will discuss different light systems, preventing leggy seedlings and how to harden off seedlings
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek – Antarctica: Amazing Animals of the Last Continent
Since 1999, Chris Earley has traveled the world as a nature tour leader for Worldwide Quest. Each of his six talks focus on a different continent and showcase the amazing life that is found there. You'll meet wildlife you know such as whales, leopards and penguins, and wildlife you may not know, such as lorises,
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns, and owl folklore. We'll end the evening with an outdoor owl prowl on The Arboretum grounds. The Adults only program is for adults
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek – Australia: Research on the Reef and more
Since 1999, Chris Earley has traveled the world as a nature tour leader for Worldwide Quest. Each of his six talks focus on a different continent and showcase the amazing life that is found there. You'll meet wildlife you know such as whales, leopards and penguins, and wildlife you may not know, such as lorises,
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Animal Tracking
Who left that track in the snow? This animal tracking workshop will help you use track patterns, scat and other clues to identify common mammals that live in Ontario. Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person.
One Health Research Day
The University of Guelph's One Health Institute and the One Health Student Committee are excited to be collaborating with the Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses (CPHAZ) at the University of Guelph and the One Health Program in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western
Arboretum Workshop: Tree Identification
Join Shelley Hunt at The Arboretum to explore tree identification in-person. This workshop includes the virtual sessions listed on Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2022 as well as the in-person session on August 4. The virtual session is included in the in-person session, so if you are registering for the in-person session you
The University of Guelph Choirs Present: Here the Bird Abides and Sings
The University of Guelph Choirs present: Hear the Bird Abides and Sings! Featuring the World Premiere of Hear the Bird Abides and Sings by James Harley! The University of Guelph Choirs team up with the birds of The Arboretum to immerse you in song! Optional walking tours (weather permitting), bird-song games, glorious choral music, and
PICK-UP: Spring Break Activity Kit
The Arboretum offers three kits to help engage kids with nature this spring break. Three different kits are available: Milkweed/Butterfly Starter Kit Bird/Bird Feeder Kit Sky and Space Kit Cost: $20-$25 depending on the kit Available for curbside pickup on April 12 or can be shipped for an additional $8.50
Board of Governors Meeting
Board of Governors meetings are open to the public. Please e-mail univsec@uoguelph.ca to register. For more information about the agenda, location and timing of the meeting please visit the Secretariat's Governance Portal to access the agenda package. Agenda packages are published approximately two weeks in advance of the meeting.
– POSTPONED – Arboretum Planetarium Program: What’s Up Tonight?
- This event has been postponed. Please visit the Arboretum's website for more information - Join guest instructor Trevor Chandler inside his planetarium for this amazing program (families welcome and encouraged). This planetarium series explores the planets, stars and constellations that are visible in the night sky this month. In the session, you’ll learn a
– POSTPONED – Arboretum Workshop: The Art and Practice of Pruning
- This event has been postponed. Please visit the Arboretum's website for more information - 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 to keep it sharp and clean. Pruning techniques will be
– CANCELLED – Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Colleen Mercer Clarke
- This event has been cancelled- The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Colleen Mercer Clarke. Mercer Clarke is chair of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects Committee on Climate Adaptation. Her talk is titled "The Value of Nature in a Changing World." This
– Cancelled – Master of Landscape Architecture Conference
- This event has been cancelled - The annual Master of Landscape Architecture Conference highlights landscape architecture thesis presentations that provide an insight into contemporary research by final semester graduate students. This year's event is also in conjunction with the Landscape Architecture guest lecture speaker, Colleen-Mercer Clarke which starts at 1 p.m. All welcome to
– POSTPONED – Arboretum Planetarium Workshop: Moons of the Solar System
- This event has been postponed. Please visit the Arboretum's website for more information - Join guest instructor Trevor Chandler inside his planetarium for this amazing program (families welcome and encouraged). There are currently eight planets in our solar system. Orbiting many of these planets are a wide variety of moons, each with its own
– POSTPONED – Arboretum Planetarium Workshop: All About Mars
- This event has been postponed. Please visit the Arboretum's website for more information - Join guest instructor Trevor Chandler inside his planetarium for this amazing program (families welcome and encouraged). The red planet Mars will be well positioned for observation in fall 2020. In advance of this opportunity, this show provides an opportunity to