Unwind Your Mind
Our brain can become more busy (and more negative thoughts intrude) when we are stressed, tired, or feeling overwhelmed. This experiential Lunch & Learn session shares a variety of research-based
Spring Birdwatching Hike
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaSpring is in the air—and so are the birds! This is the perfect time to get outside and spot migrating birds as they pass through in their vibrant plumage, filling the air with song. Join us for a guided birdwatching hike through The Arboretum, where we’ll explore a variety of habitats in search of both
Shinrin-Yoku
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaStep into the healing power of nature with a guided Shinrin Yoku session at the Arboretum in Guelph. Also known as “forest bathing,” Shinrin Yoku is a gentle, meditative practice that originated in Japan, inviting you to slow down, awaken your senses, and deepen your connection to the natural world. Over the course of approximately
Heart Smart Stress Management
A truly heart healthy lifestyle is more than exercise and diet. The third and most important key (according to cardiologists Eliot, Bhat, Ornish and others) is stress management. Yet this
Virtual Tree Identification
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaDo 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 Guelph course instructor and former Arboretum Director, for a virtual, interactive tree identification workshop. Over
Trees and Books Walk
Explore the complex relationship between nature and literature in this guided walk. We will look at the interaction between trees and books through a scientific and cultural lens. Learn about the role trees have played in storytelling, through their role in printmaking and how humans understand themselves and tell their stories. Gain a better understanding
Virtual Tree Identification
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaDo 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 Guelph course instructor and former Arboretum Director, for a virtual, interactive tree identification workshop. Over
Virtual Tree Identification
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaDo 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 Guelph course instructor and former Arboretum Director, for a virtual, interactive tree identification workshop. Over
Solstice Yoga Fund-raiser for the Nature Centre
Elaine Kelly is an alumna who spends her 'winters' in Guelph and the rest of the year in New Zealand. She has been teaching yoga for 16 years and hosts
Virtual Tree Identification
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaDo 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
Sweetgrass Harvest and Braiding Event at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute
The event will include teachings about the cultural significance of sweetgrass, guidance on respectful harvesting practices, and hands-on instruction in sweetgrass braiding. Participants will also take part in traditional drumming
Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre: Grand Opening – Open House
Honey Bee Research Centre 460 Stone Rd E, Guelph, ON, CanadaThe Honey Bee Research Centre is excited to announce our Grand Opening Open House, on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, 2026. Guests will have the opportunity to explore our building
Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre: Grand Opening – Open House
Honey Bee Research Centre 460 Stone Rd E, Guelph, ON, CanadaThe Honey Bee Research Centre is excited to announce our Grand Opening Open House, on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, 2026. Guests will have the opportunity to explore our building
Virtual Shrub Identification
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaOntario has dozens of native shrub species, from dogwoods to viburnums, blackberries to spicebush, and everything in between. Where to start in learning to identify them? In this workshop, spread
Dragonflies and Damselflies
Ontario is home to 150 species of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies), many of which are common in the Guelph area. Participants learn about these beautiful creatures, their fascinating lives and
Shinrin-Yoku
Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaStep into the healing power of nature with a guided Shinrin Yoku session at the Arboretum in Guelph. Also known as “forest bathing,” Shinrin Yoku is a gentle, meditative practice
Odonate Count
Join us for our second annual Odonate Count at The Arboretum! We will spend the day out on the Arboretum grounds searching for, catching, and identifying the Dragonflies and Damselfishes
Ontario Insects
This workshop introduces participants to all the major groups of insects in Ontario with a focus on how to recognize major groups or families, with special reference to the common
Identification and Biology of Butterflies
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,
Virtual Shrub Identification
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaOntario has dozens of native shrub species, from dogwoods to viburnums, blackberries to spicebush, and everything in between. Where to start in learning to identify them? In this workshop, spread