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The Arboretum Expo

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

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

Recurring
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

Join 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

Recurring
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

Students 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

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

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

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

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

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

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

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

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 found in The Arboretum should allow us to find a variety of spring ephemerals. This in-person session should provide participants with the opportunity to practice

‘Parasitic Oscillations’ Guelph Book Launch

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

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 of this new book of poems at the Arboretum. It is generously co-hosted by the Arboretum and SES. The event will include readings by assorted

Arboretum Workshop: Pond Workshop

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

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 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

Arboretum Workshop: The Art and Practice of Pruning

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

Mask (medical grade or higher), proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. This half-day indoor/outdoor practical workshop teaches the principles of easy and correct pruning in the home landscape. Participants learn how to choose the right equipment and how to keep it sharp and clean. Pruning techniques will be shown and practiced

Arboretum Workshop: The Art and Practice of Pruning

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

This half-day indoor/outdoor practical workshop teaches the principles of easy and correct pruning in the home landscape. Participants learn how to choose the right equipment and how to keep it sharp and clean. Pruning techniques will be shown and practiced on a variety of shrubs and small trees. Fee: $60 (plus HST) per person if

Wednesday Walks in the Arboretum

Recurring
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? Michelle, the Arboretum's Naturalist Intern, will be leading hour-long walks every Wednesday. Walks start at The Arboretum kiosk at 12:15 p.m. For further information contact Michelle at beltranm@uoguelph.ca or 519-824-4120, Ext. 53615. The hike may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.

Wednesday Walks in the Arboretum

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? Michelle, the Arboretum's Naturalist Intern, will be leading hour-long walks every Wednesday. Walks start at The Arboretum kiosk at 12:15 p.m. For further information contact Michelle at beltranm@uoguelph.ca or 519-824-4120 Ext. 53615. The hike may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.

Wednesday Walks in the Arboretum

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? Michelle, the Arboretum's Naturalist Intern, will be leading hour-long walks every Wednesday. Walks start at The Arboretum kiosk at 12:15 p.m. For further information contact Michelle at beltranm@uoguelph.ca or 519-824-4120 Ext. 53615. The hike may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.

Improve Life Challenge: Hack the Farm

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

The Improve Life Challenge: Hack the Farm is a one-day immersive experience where interdisciplinary student teams will work together with community partners to tackle real problems and come up with possible solutions. At the end of the day, student teams will present their solution in a pitch-style competition. This year, the Improve Life Challenge is

Open U of G Researcher Meeting with Global Affairs Canada

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD) and Global Affairs Canada invite you to a session with Paul Winters and Thouraya Triki from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) – United Nations. They will be accompanied by Global Affairs representatives Stephen Potter; Director Agriculture and Food Systems and Anatoliy Shatkovskyy, Senior Analyst.

Arboretum Workshop: Owls – a Who’s Whoo in Ontario

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. An evening "Owl Prowl" in the Guelph area is planned. Arboretum Naturalist: Chris Earley - author of Hawks & Owls Eastern North America. Registration: Early Bird Fee - $100 if registered by Jan. 2. Regular Fee - $110 Register at uoguelph.ca/arboretum

Arboretum: The Amazing Life of Spiders Workshop

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

Learn fascinating life stories and identification tips about our most important invertebrate predators: spiders. We’ll venture outside for part of the day, learning how to discover and identify some of

Arboretum: Shinrin-Yoku Walk

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

The newly launched Canadian Chapter of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides is proud to hold one of its first high-profile walks in Canada at the Arboretum. Forest

Arboretum: Hawks Workshop

Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph

This workshop will help you develop your skills in identifying migrating hawks, falcons, vultures, eagles and osprey. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities, you'll learn about plumage, body shape,