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 spectacle, and we at The Arboretum invite you to join us in a search for this captivating display! Our Woodcock Walk begins at the Nature
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 spectacle, and we at The Arboretum invite you to join us in a search for this captivating display! Our Woodcock Walk begins at the Nature
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)
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! It can feel hard to leave the house when sleep isn't good or your baby is fussy. These sessions are tailored to the needs of
Spring Social for Faculty and Staff
Thursday, April 30 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. University Centre Join President Rene Van Acker for lunch and to connect with your colleagues as we celebrate the end of the
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! It can feel hard to leave the house when sleep isn't good or your baby is fussy. These sessions are tailored to the needs of
Faculty (and Staff) Writing Retreat 2026 – Hybrid
ONLINE and IN-PERSON Ontario, CanadaWriting Services hosts this free, week-long retreat for University of Guelph's faculty, staff, and visiting/postdoctoral scholars working on scholarly writing projects. More information on the Faculty (and Staff) Writing Retreat - FWR. (IMPORTANT: Graduate students should apply for the Dissertation Writing Retreat.) Dates: Monday to Friday, May 4 - 8, 2026 from 9:15 a.m. to
Faculty (and Staff) Writing Retreat 2026 – Hybrid
ONLINE and IN-PERSON Ontario, CanadaWriting Services hosts this free, week-long retreat for University of Guelph's faculty, staff, and visiting/postdoctoral scholars working on scholarly writing projects. More information on the Faculty (and Staff) Writing Retreat - FWR. (IMPORTANT: Graduate students should apply for the Dissertation Writing Retreat.) Dates: Monday to Friday, May 4 - 8, 2026 from 9:15 a.m. to
Faculty (and Staff) Writing Retreat 2026 – Hybrid
ONLINE and IN-PERSON Ontario, CanadaWriting Services hosts this free, week-long retreat for University of Guelph's faculty, staff, and visiting/postdoctoral scholars working on scholarly writing projects. More information on the Faculty (and Staff) Writing Retreat - FWR. (IMPORTANT: Graduate students should apply for the Dissertation Writing Retreat.) Dates: Monday to Friday, May 4 - 8, 2026 from 9:15 a.m. to
Faculty (and Staff) Writing Retreat 2026 – Hybrid
ONLINE and IN-PERSON Ontario, CanadaWriting Services hosts this free, week-long retreat for University of Guelph's faculty, staff, and visiting/postdoctoral scholars working on scholarly writing projects. More information on the Faculty (and Staff) Writing Retreat - FWR. (IMPORTANT: Graduate students should apply for the Dissertation Writing Retreat.) Dates: Monday to Friday, May 4 - 8, 2026 from 9:15 a.m. to
Faculty (and Staff) Writing Retreat 2026 – Hybrid
ONLINE and IN-PERSON Ontario, CanadaWriting Services hosts this free, week-long retreat for University of Guelph's faculty, staff, and visiting/postdoctoral scholars working on scholarly writing projects. More information on the Faculty (and Staff) Writing Retreat - FWR. (IMPORTANT: Graduate students should apply for the Dissertation Writing Retreat.) Dates: Monday to Friday, May 4 - 8, 2026 from 9:15 a.m. to
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! It can feel hard to leave the house when sleep isn't good or your baby is fussy. These sessions are tailored to the needs of
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! It can feel hard to leave the house when sleep isn't good or your baby is fussy. These sessions are tailored to the needs of
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! It can feel hard to leave the house when sleep isn't good or your baby is fussy. These sessions are tailored to the needs of
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
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
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