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Winter Invertebrates

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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

Basic DSLR Photography Workshop

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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. This program is for adults and teens age 14+. Presented by guest naturalist Wild Ontario staff Fee:  $15 Registration Deadline: Jan. 25 Maximum 25 people

Owl Prowl – For families

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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. This program is for adults and children under 14. Presented by guest naturalist Wild Ontario staff.

Animal Tracking Workshop

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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. Register by Jan. 19 to take advantage of the $75 early bird fee. After Jan. 19, registration is $85 per person. Maximum 18 adults.

Owl Prowl – For families

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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. This program is for adults and children under 14. Presented by guest naturalist Wild Ontario staff.  

Owl Prowl – For adults

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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. This program is for adults and teens age 14+. Presented by guest naturalist Wild Ontario staff. Fee: $15 by January 18 Maximum 25 people  

Owl Workshop

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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 they do, how they do it, and what you can expect to see. Some of the challenges to stargazing will be discussed, such as light

Gull Workshop

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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 differences, bill shapes and behaviours of 13 different gull species. We will also discuss the best places to watch gulls and how some gull species

Connecting to Conservation in Canada

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, 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

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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,

Poultry Health Research Network Hosts Research Day

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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, University of Guelph; John Parkinson, Hospital for Sick Children; Prof. Andrew Van Kessels, University of Saskatchewan, and more. Interested participants include food producers, processors, feed

Open Access Colloquium

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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

Arboretum Centre 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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