Past Events

Our world face many challenges, crises and forces of division — such as poverty, violence, and human rights abuses — among many others — that undermine peace, security, development and social harmony among the world's peoples. To confront those crises and challenges, their root causes must be addressed by promoting and defending a shared spirit of human solidarity that takes many forms — the simplest of which is friendship.

Wellness@Work is launching a summer walking series, exploring U of G’s beautiful gardens. Join us every Tuesday until the end of August for a guided walk through the picturesque gardens and landscapes on campus. John Reinhart, Grounds Manager, will take participants on a noon hour walk to explore different gardens and trees on our campus.  Each week will feature a different area of campus with more to discover.  Come learn about new plantings, plant problems, botany, history of plantings and more!

Feel Good, 7/24 The International Self-Care Day (ISD) worldwide campaign objective is to celebrate the importance of self-care and to encourage the general public to practice responsible self-care.  The International Self-Care Day, 24 July, symbolizes that the benefits of self-care are experienced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In other words, the benefits of self-care are life-long and do not just relate to a single day.  View Homewood Health's Self-Care Starter Kit below to identify some new ways you can practice self-care on a regular basis.

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.