Plants and Traditional Uses Walk A National Forest Week 2024 Event
Are you interested in growing plants that have traditionally been used for medicine, teas, or broader uses? We invite you to come learn some about some plants and their traditional uses! Note: The Arboretum is not a site for harvesting, this tour will only be used to give inspiration for plants that you can plant
Trees, Butterflies and Pelee Island Talk A National Forest Week 2024 Event
The story of the butterfly's recovery, one tree at a time. Join us on Tuesday, September 24th at The Arboretum for a tribute to the diverse contributions of botanist Dr. John Ambrose. Remarks by Sean Fox and a keynote talk by Cherie Dillen, from the Pelee Island Butterfly Sanctuary and Teaching Garden. Doors will open
Arboretum Gene Bank Tour A National Forest Week 2024 Event
Join us for a daytime tour of The Arboretum's Gene Bank with John Ambrose and Sean Fox. The Gene Bank is a living archive containing the genetic diversity of many rare Ontario Species. A National Forest Week 2024 Guelph event.
Forest Learning from Elder Duke Redbird: Seven Canopy Teachings Walk A National Forest Week 2024 Event
She:kon! Hello! Please join us for a short walk through The Guelph Arboretum to explore the Land and learn about the Seven Canopy Teachings brough to us by Elder Duke
Arboretum Noon Hour Walk
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphNature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? Christa, The Arboretum's Naturalist Intern, will be leading one-hour long walks every Wednesday. Walks start at The Arboretum kiosk at the Campus entrance to the Arboretum at 12:15 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information contact Christa at arb.naturalist@uoguelph.ca or ext. 53615. Please
Arboretum Spring Clean-Up
Join us as we celebrate Earth month by helping us clean-up the litter in the Arboretum and enjoy the beautiful weather that Spring brings! Bring a colleague or even your whole team. Individuals will be put in pairs or groups of three as we clean the Arboretum. Gloves, pickers, and garbage bags will be provided.
14th Annual OTS Dog Jog in Support of OVC Pet Trust
The 14th Annual OTS Dog Jog is a family friendly 2/5km walk/run taking place in The Arboretum at the University of Guelph on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Time: Registration starts
Dragonflies and Damselflies, in-person workshop
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
Virtual Pond Workshop
Ponds teem with a diversity of prey and predators that conduct their lives largely unseen below the surface. The online portion of this workshop will introduce you to some of these fascinating animals. The importance of vernal pools will be highlighted. These temporary ponds are crucial to the reproductive success of various creatures including wood
Employees – Guided Winter Walk in the Arboretum
Join us on a guided walk while we support our physical well-being and our heart health with some low-intensity, steady-state cardio. Take your break and join us for an hour-long interpretive nature walk as we do a general winter walk through one of the Arboretum's old growth forests. Remember to dress for the weather, wear
Arboretum: Shinrin-Yoku Walk
Inspired by Shinrin-Yoku, a Japanese term that translates into “Forest Bathing” in English, discover a gentle way of moving mindfully through nature. Led by a guide from the Canadian Chapter of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides (Ben Porchuk), participants experience a walk intended to open the senses, deepen a connection with the
The Arboretum Expo
Join us for the Arboretum Expo 2022! Come explore the Arboretum for walks, talks, workshops and our 2022 online plant auction with some unique plants! Pick up Arboretum t-shirts, biodiversity sheets, educational materials and more. The Arboretum Expo runs September 9 and 10. Featured Events SoundBound Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. Hales-McKay Shelter A showcase
Arboretum: In-person and Virtual Shrub Identification Workshops
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphJoin Shelley Hunt for an in-person session on the Arboretum grounds to explore shrub identification in-person. This workshop includes the virtual sessions on September 7, 14, 21 and 28, as well as the in-person session on Sept. 30. Fee: $105 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of Sept. 22.
Hear, Here Arboretum – Share Your Stories
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphStudents from the University of Guelph's History Department (College of Arts) are collecting memories about local history in the Arboretum at Guelph – and you can help by telling your story! Experiential Learning Students of HIST 3650 invite local community members to share stories for inclusion in an online digital archive and audio walking tour.
Arboretum Workshop: Wednesday Noon Walks
Nature is know to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? Michelle, the Arboretum's Naturalist Intern, will lead hour-long walks every Wednesday. Walks start at the Arboretum kiosk at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday Noon Walks are free to join.
Arboretum Workshop: Wednesday Noon Walks
Nature is know to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? Michelle, the Arboretum's Naturalist Intern, will lead hour-long walks every Wednesday. Walks start at the Arboretum kiosk at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday Noon Walks are free to join. For more information contact Michelle at beltranm@uoguelph.ca or 519-824-4120, Ext. 53615. Please note that the
Guelph Bird Day
Join Bird Safe Guelph on World Migratory Bird Day for a fun and educational day to celebrate our local and migratory birds! Drop by the University of Guelph Arboretum, Conifer
Arboretum Workshop: Wonderful Spring Wildflowers Workshop
Mask, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. We’ll be exploring The Arboretum grounds, including the nature reserve, in search of beautiful spring ephemerals. The different habitats
‘Parasitic Oscillations’ Guelph Book Launch
Join us for the official Guelph launch to celebrate School of Environmental Science (SES) professor Dr. Madhur Anand's newest book, Parasitic Oscillations. We will have a short in-person public celebration
Arboretum Workshop: Pond Workshop
Mask, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. Ponds teem with a diversity of prey and predators that conduct their lives largely unseen below the surface. The