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Gryphon Football 2023 Home Opener Game
2023-08-26 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Alumni Stadium, Alumni Stadium, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada
Join the community of Guelph to watch the Guelph Gryphons Football team play their first season home game against Toronto Varsity Blues on Saturday Aug. 26 at 1 p.m.

University of Guelph staff and faculty receive discounted tickets for this game. To purchase tickets for 50% off, visit the link below and use Promo Code WW2023.
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Gates open at 11:30 a.m.
No animals or pets (service animals are accepted)
No outside food or drink

Identification and Biology of Butterflies
2023-07-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 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

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.

Food Day Canada Showcase
2023-07-11 15:30 - 18:30 | Arboretum Centre, 200 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.

Talk on Lessons From the Pandemic For Science and Public Health
2023-06-29 13:30 - 15:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
Join us on Thursday, June 29 for a special talk by Dr. Soumya Swamithana, Chairperson, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation & Former Chief Scientist, World Health Organization. A pediatrician from India and a globally recognized researcher on tuberculosis and HIV, Soumya Swaminathan brings with her 30 years of experience in clinical care and research. As the WHO’s inaugural Chief Scientist, she played a vital role during the pandemic in coordinating scientific efforts at the WHO. This event will include the opportunity for questions and mingling, the talk will look at, Lessons From the Pandemic For Science and Public Health. This event is co-hosted by the Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), the One Health Institute (OHI) and the Office of International Strategy and Partnerships (OISP). All are welcome, please register online.

Your Invited! U of G Queer Network Social
2023-06-28 16:30 - 18:30 | Ontario
It’s June and we are celebrating Pride Month at U of G.
The Queer University of Guelph Faculty and Staff Network (QUofG Network) went into hiatus during the pandemic, but we want to bring everyone together and revitalize the group. Please join us for social time and enjoy some snacks, and let’s start to reconnect with our queer campus community. See you June 28 at the Bullring, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Please RSVP and share with anyone who you think might be interested.

Draw-A-Thon
2023-06-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada
Calling all doodlers, illustrators, drawers and sketchers! Join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph for an afternoon of creative cartooning, inventive illustrations, and silly sketches. Drop in when you can, for as long as you like, to contribute to collective community drawings and make your own doodles or masterpieces to take home. Inspired by Alison Norlen’s spectacular drawings of local sites and symbols in Armatures and Imaginaries and the playful architectural sketches of José Luis Torres, the AGG team will share tips and tricks to explore everything from collaborative murals and participatory maps, to abstract patterns and experimental drawing tools.
The AGG Draw-A-Thon is ideal for everyone, from beginners and families to artists of all ages and stages. All materials are provided; no experience is necessary. Registration is not required but is appreciated. Bring your curiosity and explore creative inspiration!
Register online

Alumni Reunion Weekend 2023
2023-06-23 - 2023-06-25 | Ontario, Canada
Get ready for the largest alumni event of the year! Plans for in-person class reunions are underway for 2023, and we hope to see you there. Note: This event is for U of G Alumni.
Learn more here.

International Day of Yoga on Johnston Green
2023-06-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Johnston Green
Yoga for Mental Health. Yoga for All. Make Yoga Part of Your Life.
Join the U of G community on Wednesday, June 21, 12 p.m. -1:30 p.m., to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2023 and realize the many benefits of yoga- mental, physical, social, environmental, and spiritual. IDY is the biggest yoga event of the year and is celebrated throughout the world on the summer solstice, June 21. All are welcome at this inclusive event.
The IDY event will be celebrated in nature under the open sky on the historic and picturesque Johnston Green. The event will start with an hour of yoga practice, including asanas, pranayama (yogic breathing), meditation, mudras, and relaxation. The practice will invigorate and relax you while bringing a sense of calm, peace, and overall well-being in mental and physical dimensions.
The yoga practice will be followed by lunch and open mic from 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. where anyone can share their yoga and mental health story or experience.
Bring your own nutritious and healthy lunch, yoga mat, and water bottle. Chairs will be provided for yoga postures adaptation.
The resolution for the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states through a UN resolution. Yoga is now practiced worldwide, giving people of all faiths and walks of life the tools and practices they need to enhance and balance their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
National Indigenous Peoples Day also takes place on the summer solstice, June 21.
Register through Qualtrics
This event is sponsored by Wellness@Work, U of G, and presented by the U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective and the U of G Yoga Club.

Stewart Lane Commemorative Lecture – Geoengineering Coastlines: From Accidental to Intentional?
2023-06-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Delta Hotel, Ontario, Canada
Please join the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics for the Stewart Lane Commemorative Lecture.
“Geoengineering Coastlines: From Accidental to Intentional?”
Presented by Prof. Sathya Gopalakrishnan, Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics, Ohio State University
Tuesday, June 20, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
There will be refreshments and snacks following the seminar.
Free admission, all welcome. RSVP is appreciated by emailing fare@uoguelph.ca.

Mawadisidiwag | They Visit Each Other
2023-06-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Indigenous Student Centre, Ontario, Canada
Reconciliation is all about relationships. This ‘tea and talk’ session is an opportunity to share, explore and learn together. Participants are invited to bring forward topics and questions to ignite conversations about reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and lands.
The session is hosted by Cara Wehkamp, AVP (Indigenous Initiatives) at the Indigenous Student Centre and is open to all students, staff and faculty at the University of Guelph.

In-Person: The Mysterious World of Moths
2023-06-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
If you have ever wondered about the close cousins of butterflies, this introductory workshop will open your eyes to the amazing and mysterious world of moths. Participants are introduced to the “moth world” and what makes a moth so unique; learn about the families or groups of moths that you are most likely to encounter in the Guelph area; and how to find, identify, and appreciate moths. The workshop includes exploration of the outdoors to search for roosting moths, day-flying moths, and moth caterpillars.
*Maximum 18 adults.
Fee: $95 (plus HST) per person if you register before the early bird deadline of June 11, 2023. After June 11 the fee is $105 (plus HST) per person.

Cheesemaker Certificate Program Completion Ceremony
2023-06-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, AZ
The Department of Food Science is delighted to announce the Cheesemaker Certificate Program Graduation Ceremony, where we will celebrate the first group of students to have completed this rigorous program. The ceremony will be held in the Guelph Gryphon Athletic Centre, Room 3013, at the University of Guelph. We are excited to announce that our guest speaker will be Afrim Pristine, writer, TV host, and co-owner of the Cheese Boutique. Mr. Pristine is a well-known figure in the world of cheese, and we are honored that he will be joining us to share his insights and experiences.

Deep Dish Dialogues explores food justice from the kitchen
2023-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE and IN-PERSON, Ontario, Canada
Join Vanessa Ling Yu in the next Deep Dish Dialogues as she prepares a meal that is diverse and delicious while discussing food work in kitchens. Vanessa will be joined by Dr. Mark Holmes from the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management to dive into discussions around food business entrepreneurship and steps to improve food justice from the kitchen. Vanessa will also share how she is actively working to build equitable systems through the social enterprise caterToronto. Register now to attend this event in-person or online on Thursday, June 15 from 12 to 1 p.m.
About Deep Dish Dialogues
Deep Dish Dialogues is an online monthly event series that showcases chefs and food experts diving into impactful subjects. Each episode features new guests and a recipe connected to the topic. In the session, the audience has the chance to learn how to make new dishes while learning more about food, sustainability and our communities. This series is brought to you by the University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute and the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics.
About Chef Vanessa Ling Yu
Vanessa Ling Yu is the founding director of caterToronto, a Toronto neighbourhoods-based network for the continuum of food workers with a mission to cultivate better social and economic outcomes by connecting people and food in ways that are diverse, dignified, and delicious for all! CaterToronto provides racialized and/or newcomer women seeking to advance their careers in the foodservice industry through access to commercial kitchens, trainings and supports as well as feasible market opportunities. Vanessa’s knowledge and experience of working with communities includes participatory action research, health promotion, economic development, capacity building, and food sector sustainability. She has a long-standing commitment to pursuing food justice with a specific focus on developing inclusive local food economies and community health.

Take Your Break Event: Wellness@Work Pulse Survey
2023-06-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Ontario
Attend the Take Your Break event and Complete the Wellness@Work Pulse Survey!
Thursday, June 15, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in the UC Courtyard
Next week, take your break, grab a refreshment, compliments of Wellness@Work, and complete the pulse survey if you haven’t already. Laptops and paper copies of the survey will be available. Share your thoughts as you sip on a beverage! The Take Your Break event is not just about recognizing our staff and faculty for all the amazing things they do by providing them with free drinks and snacks. It is also about making the space to engage in healthy work habits, step away from our workspaces to take a walk, and do it with our colleagues to support our mental and social well-being.

The Wellness@Work Pulse Survey for 2023 is now open to all faculty and staff. Please share with us how you are feeling. The survey should only take a few minutes to complete as there are only five short questions. All responses are anonymous.
The Wellness@Work initiative supports whole-person well-being for faculty and staff at the University of Guelph. This survey helps us understand your perspectives on mental health, workplace safety, and work-life balance so that we can identify employee experience trends
The input you provide through this survey is incredibly valuable and will help shape programming, policies, strategic planning and procedures developed by Wellness@Work to support your wellbeing. Your feedback helps us improve and adapt.
The survey will close at 9 a.m. on Monday June 19.

On LGBTQ2IA+ Inclusion: In Conversation with Abigail Mitchell and Caleb Harwood
2023-06-14 11:00 - 12:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
This Pride Month join the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences in amplifying and celebrating research on pressing issues facing LGBTQ2IA+ communities. Join us at the Lookout: Rooftop Patio and Graduate Lounge for a conversation with Caleb Harwood, University of Guelph’s Gender and Sexual Diversity Advisor, and Abigail Mitchell, Sociology PhD student as they discuss LGBTQ2IA+ inclusion in academia and beyond. As a college, we are committed to creating spaces that affirm our unique identities, foster inclusive excellence and working towards removing barriers to LGBTQ2IA+ inclusion so that we all can experience a true sense of belonging.
To help reduce food waste, please register in advance.

Take Your Break Event: Wellness@Work Pulse Survey
2023-06-14 09:30 - 10:30 | OVC Café, Ontario, Canada
Attend the Take Your Break event and Complete the Wellness@Work Pulse Survey!
June 14, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the OVC Cafe
Next week, take your break, grab a refreshment, compliments of Wellness@Work, and complete the pulse survey if you haven’t already. Laptops and paper copies of the survey will be available. Share your thoughts as you sip on a beverage! The Take Your Break event is not just about recognizing our staff and faculty for all the amazing things they do by providing them with free drinks and snacks. It is also about making the space to engage in healthy work habits, step away from our workspaces to take a walk, and do it with our colleagues to support our mental and social well-being.

The Wellness@Work Pulse Survey for 2023 is now open to all faculty and staff. Please share with us how you are feeling. The survey should only take a few minutes to complete as there are only five short questions. All responses are anonymous.
The Wellness@Work initiative supports whole-person well-being for faculty and staff at the University of Guelph. This survey helps us understand your perspectives on mental health, workplace safety, and work-life balance so that we can identify employee experience trends
The input you provide through this survey is incredibly valuable and will help shape programming, policies, strategic planning and procedures developed by Wellness@Work to support your wellbeing. Your feedback helps us improve and adapt.
The survey will close at 9 a.m. on Monday June 19.

Guelph Symphony Pop Up Orchestra
2023-06-11 14:00 | Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada
Join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph on Sunday, June 11, for a unique performance by the Guelph Symphony Orchestra, part of a two-week series of 45-minute concerts presented in imaginative, unexpected and less formal settings throughout the city. The event at the Art Gallery of Guelph begins outside, engaging AGG’s recent public sculpture by local artist Seth, Living Room Suite, followed by an art-inspired program inside, including a performance of Dinuk Wijeratne’s The Disappearance of Lisa Gherardini that tells the story of the real-life theft of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum in 1911.
Learn more on the Guelph Symphony website.

Animal Rehabilitation Day 8 - What to do when you find a baby white-tailed deer
2023-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Join us over the lunch hour for the seventh session in this wildlife education series! How to handle finding a baby white-tailed deer. Learn how to detect if they need your help, and the proper precautions when you come across this special species. We will go through their natural history (note: this animal is especially vulnerable when it comes to imprinting), what a healthy versus unhealthy baby looks like, some common illnesses, and how you can help. This is a new addition to the series this year. No prior wildlife knowledge required.
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person, per session.
NOTE: this is a virtual event that will be held over zoom.
Register for this workshop and more in the series at: https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/educationandevents/workshops

Virtual (Zoom) Tree Identification
2023-06-06 20:00 - 21:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Do you love trees but can’t tell an ash from a walnut, a birch from a beech, or a spruce from a fir? Are you looking to connect more with the natural world around you? Join Shelley Hunt, U of G course instructor and former director of the Arboretum, for a virtual, interactive tree identification workshop. Over the course of four Zoom sessions, with hands-on challenges to complete in between, you will learn the basics of tree identification, with a focus on native Ontario species (and their look-alike non-native counterparts). You will learn about the important features to look for (e.g. leaf shape and arrangement, bark characteristics, fruits and cones), as well as the details that help us to distinguish between species in the same group (e.g. ashes, pines ,maples). You will practice your skills on trees that you can find in your local area, and get feedback on your ‘homework’. The fourth session will include a virtual tour of trees in The Arboretum’s collections. Sessions will run from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. (one hour of instruction, and up to 30 minutes of optional questions/discussion) on Tuesdays from June 6 to 27.
Please Note: This course is online. A separate in-person course is also available on July 7.
Fee: $50 (plus HST) per person.

Senate Meeting
2023-06-05 17:30 | OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, 25 McGilvray Street
Senate 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 one week in advance of the meeting.

AGG Appraisal Event
2023-06-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada
The AGG Volunteer Association is pleased to host eight knowledgeable appraisers to assess and evaluate your prized processions or unusual finds. Organized by Bert Dorpmans and Lauren Ogilvie of McMaster Fine Art, you are invited to bring your treasures and heirlooms to the Art Gallery of Guelph for an Antiques Roadshow-style event! Get on-the-spot verbal appraisals for jewelry, art, Inuit objects, textile art, and small furniture from the region’s experts.
Tickets are $15 per item, with each ticket representing one item for appraisal. Each person is welcome to bring multiple items in different categories, with a maximum number three items per category (see list below). For example, 5 five tickets for a total of $75 to bring 5 items (such as 3 textiles, 1 small stool, 1 necklace); purchasing 5 tickets for items in one category alone is not permitted.
Categories:
1. Jewelry and metalwork
2. Unframed or framed art and Canadiana
3. Inuit art or objects
4. Textile art
5. Small furniture, glassware and pottery
Get more information and purchase tickets.

ONLINE: College of Biological Sciences Town Hall: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
2023-06-02 00:00 | Ontario, Canada
Please join College of Biological Sciences (CBS) Dean Maz Fallah for the CBS Town Hall. The Town Hall will be an opportunity to discuss equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the college. A recording will be available for those who are unable to attend. Discussions will center on initiatives in the College of Biological Science, however students, staff and faculty from across U of G are invited to attend to hear ideas that may be useful in their own colleges and units.
Questions or comments submitted ahead of the town are encouraged to ensure that enough time is allocated for the Q&A period. Please email them directly to our Dean.
Please click here to join the meeting via Teams
Agenda:

Overview of projects from college-level committees
Presentations from department representatives, EDI committees
New initiatives and goals moving forward
Q&A period

Low-Touch. High Impact - Community Engaged Teaching and Learning and Experiential Learning
2023-05-31 12:00 - 13:30 | Ontario, Canada
Join staff members from the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) and the Experiential Learning Hub (EL Hub) for a sharing of ideas and strategies around how to build sustainable, stable, and integrated low-touch, high-impact Community Engaged Teaching and Learning partnerships across a range of course levels and types as we move forward with a new University Strategic Plan.
We will look to the year ahead and discuss the current state of Community Engaged Teaching and Learning and Experiential Learning along with key priorities, challenges, hopes, and possible supports.

Animal Rehabilitation Day 7 - What to do when you find a baby coyote or fox
2023-05-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Join us over the lunch hour for the seventh session in this wildlife education series! How to handle finding a baby fox or coyote. Learn how to detect if they need your help, and the proper precautions to take when you come across these species. We will go through their natural history, what a healthy versus unhealthy baby looks like some common illnesses (like mange – a common problem for these animals), and how you can help! This is a new addition to the series this year! No prior wildlife knowledge required.
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person, per session.
NOTE- this is a virtual event that will be held over zoom
Register for this workshop and more in the series at: https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/educationandevents/workshops

Anxiety Skills & Strategies
2023-05-30 19:00 - 20:00 | ImprovLab, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Learn powerful strategies, tips, and information on how to respond and calm down the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. A variety of long and short self-calming strategies are introduced, along with behaviours that can help prevent the escalation of anxiety.
This three-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets online for one hour, for three consecutive Monday evenings. This session starts at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 30. Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the program. Visit the website for more information.

University Town Hall
2023-05-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Ontario, Canada
Please join us in person for a public forum on U of G’s plan for future-focused change, including an update on the budget plan and how we will build and leverage financial capacity to invest in our long-term success. This is an opportunity for the university community to ask questions and learn more about our plan for the future.
Monday, May 29, 2023
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Enhanced Clinical Learning Centre (ECLA), Room 1720
You can also access the Town Hall using Microsoft Teams.
If you would like to review the budget plan in advance, please visit our Strategic Transformation website.

In-Person: Birdwatching Hike
2023-05-27 07:00 - 09:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Spring has sprung, and there’s no better time for birdwatching at The Arboretum! Migratory birds are making their way north from their tropical winter destinations, and our feathered residents have romance on the brain. Come on out for a walk around the Arb in search of whatever birds the day may provide. This is a great way to try birdwatching for the first time, or to get more familiar with the species that call Guelph home.
*Maximum 18 adults.
Fee: $12 (plus HST) per person, per day.

Deep Dish Dialogues explores wild vs farmed foods
2023-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 | MacDonald Institute, 68 MacDonald Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1G1Y1, Canada
Spring is an exciting time for many food lovers as it marks the beginning of the growing season and access to local, seasonal foods. We are lucky to have access to an abundance of wild and farmed foods, but each type of food comes with its own set of benefits and challenges. In this episode of Deep Dish Dialogues, we will discuss the difference between wild and farmed food by exploring the impacts to flavour, nutrition and access. We’ll also discuss how colonization and domestication of our agricultural systems have impacted Indigenous food systems and access to wild foods. Throughout the event Chef Kimberly Moser will prepare a special dish of braised bison with a wild rice mushroom pilaf and fiddleheads. She will be joined by Nykole Crevits from Noki Farms as well as researcher and Arrell Scholar, Rosemary Brockett. Register now to attend this event in-person at the Anita Stewart Memorial Food Lab at the University of Guelph or tune in online on Thursday, May 25 from 12 to 1 p.m.
About Deep Dish Dialogues
Deep Dish Dialogues is a monthly event series that showcases chefs and food experts diving into impactful subjects. Each episode features new guests and a recipe connected to the topic. This series is brought to you by the University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute and the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics.

Animal Rehabilitation Day 6 - What to do when you find a baby squirrel or chipmunk
2023-05-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Join us over the lunch hour for the sixth session in this wildlife education series! How to handle finding a baby squirrel or chipmunk. Learn how to detect if they need your help. We will go through their natural history (did you know chipmunks don’t nest in trees??), what a healthy versus unhealthy baby looks like, how to tell the difference between baby squirrels and chipmunks, and how you can help! No prior wildlife knowledge required.
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person, per session.
NOTE- this is a virtual event and will be held over zoom
Register for this workshop and more in the series at: https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/educationandevents/workshops
