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
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
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
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 the 1st Institute for LIFE Symposium. This half-day event will feature presentations by graduate students and a keynote address by Dr. Jonathon Little (University of
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
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
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.
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
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 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
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 at 9:30 a.m.; Walk takes place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: The Arboretum, University of Guelph (Arboretum Rd off East Ring Rd, Guelph,
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
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