Past Events

Kick off your summer with the University of Guelph at SummerFest on the Green! Join other U of G community members at Johnston Green for live music, food trucks and activities.  Learn more and view the schedule: https://www.uoguelph.ca/summerfest/.     

On June 24, 2018, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) will host its 7th Annual “Ride Don’t Hide” event, the largest mental health bike ride in Canada.   Join the bike ride as a rider, virtual participant or volunteer, as we work together to end the stigma of mental illness.  Ride to help raise funds for mental health programs and services in our community. Learn more and register at: http://ridedonthide.com/on/ride/waterloo-wellington/

Free fitness class. This intense class begins with cycle followed by circuit core work on the floor. 

This course will introduce you to the wonderful world of creating new plants. The morning session will focus on growing from seeds and include topics like collecting, cleaning, storing, dormancy, and stratification. It will then use these basic tools of the trade to show you how to use various techniques for starting seeds. Growing under lights in pots, winter sowing and germination using the baggy method will all be discussed.

A watercolour course that's different!  This program helps you discover the natural world and the fun of painting.   A course for beginners, but those with experience will enjoy it, too.   Supplies will be provided for the session.  Guest Intructor: Jason Chan.  

Focusing on sketching techniques and note taking, this workshop is for those who want a permanent record of their observations of nature.  It is designed for beginners, so don't be shy! Sketch books and pencils provided.  Arboretum Interpretive Naturalist Intern:  Jason Chan.  

Free fitness class. This class is a fusion of Pilates, yoga and foam rolling that will improve core strength, posture and create a balanced body. 

Blood donor clinics are held: Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 3:00-7:00pm Tuesday and Saturdays from 8:00am-12:00pm Visit to sign-up for a time to donate: https://blood.ca/en.  Give the gift of life to another person by donating blood.

Free fitness class Experience a blend of intense cardio conditioning and resistance training intervals. 

World Environment Day takes place every year on 5 June. It is the United Nations’ flagship day for promoting worldwide awareness and action for the environment. It is the ‘People’s Day’ for doing something positive for the environment. Its aim is to harness individual actions and transform them into a collective power that has a legacy of real and lasting impact on the planet.