Planets, Stars, Galaxies and the Universe Lecture Series
Saturday, October 24, 2026 (rain date: October 25) 1 to 4 p.m. Format: IN-PERSON Instructor: Candice Leyland Join 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
Baby Steps – Forest Therapy for Newborns or Infants and their Caregiver
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphFridays, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, and 9, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Giulia Pozzi Join Giulia, a mother, artist, and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide in a series of low-key, slow-paced, and restorative Forest Therapy sessions. Life with a new baby is complex: poor sleep, fussiness, and
Bird Anatomy Illustration – Songbirds
This single-session program will provide a basis for understanding the anatomy of birds through illustration. The program will not only provide attendees with the background to illustrate anatomically correct birds but will also provide a basic understanding of anatomy and ID tips for introductory birders. The goal is to increase the appreciation of the public
Baby Steps – Forest Therapy for Newborns or Infants and their Caregiver
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphFridays, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, and 9, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Giulia Pozzi Join Giulia, a mother, artist, and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide in a series of low-key, slow-paced, and restorative Forest Therapy sessions. Life with a new baby is complex: poor sleep, fussiness, and
Baby Steps – Forest Therapy for Newborns or Infants and their Caregiver
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphFridays, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, and 9, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Giulia Pozzi Join Giulia, a mother, artist, and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide in a series of low-key, slow-paced, and restorative Forest Therapy sessions. Life with a new baby is complex: poor sleep, fussiness, and
Sit Spot Club
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphWednesdays beginning September 2, 2026, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Giulia Pozzi Do you wish you could spend more time in nature but are struggling to find the commitment? Come join Sit Spot Club, facilitated by certified Forest Therapy Guide Giulia Pozzi! A Sit Spot is a special place in nature that
Tree Identification
This full-day program helps participants refine their skills to identify trees in Ontario. The focus of the workshop is on learning the important identification characteristics of difficult tree groups such as the cherry, oak and walnut families as well as the easier groups such as ash and maple. The afternoon is spent outside identifying trees
Harvest TrailMixer — Run or Walk for Mental Health
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at 9 a.m. at the beautiful University of Guelph Arboretum for the Harvest TrailMixer — a welcoming community run and walk in support of mental health. Whether you’re a runner, a walker, bringing the family or simply looking for a meaningful way to get outside and connect with
Baby Steps – Forest Therapy for Newborns or Infants and their Caregiver
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphFridays, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, and 9, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Giulia Pozzi Join Giulia, a mother, artist, and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide in a series of low-key, slow-paced, and restorative Forest Therapy sessions. Life with a new baby is complex: poor sleep, fussiness, and
Sit Spot Club
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphWednesdays beginning September 2, 2026, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Giulia Pozzi Do you wish you could spend more time in nature but are struggling to find the commitment? Come join Sit Spot Club, facilitated by certified Forest Therapy Guide Giulia Pozzi! A Sit Spot is a special place in nature that
Baby Steps – Forest Therapy for Newborns or Infants and their Caregiver
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphFridays, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, and 9, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Giulia Pozzi Join Giulia, a mother, artist, and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide in a series of low-key, slow-paced, and restorative Forest Therapy sessions. Life with a new baby is complex: poor sleep, fussiness, and
Sit Spot Club
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphWednesdays beginning September 2, 2026, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Giulia Pozzi Do you wish you could spend more time in nature but are struggling to find the commitment? Come join Sit Spot Club, facilitated by certified Forest Therapy Guide Giulia Pozzi! A Sit Spot is a special place in nature that
Baby Steps – Forest Therapy for Newborns or Infants and their Caregiver
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphFridays, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, and 9, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Giulia Pozzi Join Giulia, a mother, artist, and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide in a series of low-key, slow-paced, and restorative Forest Therapy sessions. Life with a new baby is complex: poor sleep, fussiness, and
Sit Spot Club
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphWednesdays beginning September 2, 2026, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Giulia Pozzi Do you wish you could spend more time in nature but are struggling to find the commitment? Come join Sit Spot Club, facilitated by certified Forest Therapy Guide Giulia Pozzi! A Sit Spot is a special place in nature that
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 international retreats. These two 60-minute classes offer an opportunity to practise outdoors as the sun rises and sets on the longest day of the year.
Stargazing
Come, brave the cold, and see the stars! Members of the Kitchener-Waterloo Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will be setting up astronomical telescopes for private viewings. Come see winter constellations like Taurus, Gemini, and Orion, as well as star clusters, nebulae, and many other curious objects in the beautiful winter Milky Way. Later, as winter
Institute for LIFE Symposium
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 25 as the Department of Human Health Sciences celebrates the inaugural launch of the Institute for Lifestyle Integration of Food and Exercise (LIFE) by hosting
Walking as Remapping: Slow Walk to Nowhere Part II The Green Path with Dawn Matheson
Open to all ages and abilities, including those using assistive devices. Dress for the weather and come ready to wander! Join us for the second in a two-part series of experimental walking programs led by artist Dawn Matheson, presented in the context of the exhibition 155,578. Slow Walk to Nowhere Part II: The Green Path
2025 KTT Symposium: Being a trusted voice in agri-food
Every year, this symposium brings together participants from government, academia, industry and regional communities to support networking and capacity development in the agri-food Knowledge Translation and Transfer (KTT) community, and to learn more about ongoing KTT projects funded by the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance. Join us on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Arboretum at
Introduction to Animal Tracking (in-person)
Have you ever wondered what made those marks in the snow? In this full day program we will be learning how to track animals. We will be studying the tracks and signs of Ontario mammals and other types of wildlife. By the end of the day you will learn to identify and interpret animal tracks