Past Events

University of Guelph - Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture Series presents: David Godshall, Co-Founder and Principal of TERREMOTO.   Lecture Title: "Surfing a Tsunami: Landscapes that Glide Amidst Uncertain Futures"

Virginia Burt, FCSLA, FASLA and BLA Alumna, has written a second book called Capturing Essence. The book is a natural expression that illustrates the passion, spirit and distinction of the work of Virginia Burt Designs, which celebrated the 30th year of the firm.    

Don't miss this opportunity to attend the University's Fall Open House Day, featuring undergraduate information sessions and a campus tour.  Learn more about the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree program, take a BLA studio tour, and chat with current BLA students and faculty!  BLA degree program information sessions/studio drop-in tours in the Landscape Architecture building are scheduled from 10:00-10:30 am and 1:00-2:00 pm in the landscape architecture lobby.  

The Guelph Wellington Digital Equity Coalition (GWDEC) is a network of community leaders working together to improve access to reliable internet, quality devices, and opportunities to develop digital skills. Join us at the Guelph Public Library Main Branch or online on Teams to celebrate GWDEC's five-year journey and learn about the impact of its digital inclusion initiatives. Over the past five years, various SEDRD students have been involved in GWDEC.

We are pleased to have Jay Wall joining us for a special lecture "From site to Story:  Graphic Communication for Landscape Architects".

We invite you to join us for the Canadian Agri-food and Rural Advisory, Extension and Education (CAREE) 2026 Symposium: "A Cross-Sectoral Approach to Extension and Advisory Services in Canada", taking place on October 24, 2026, at the University of Guelph.

University of Guelph - Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture Series presents: Fireside Chat with Isadore Sharp, Founder and Chairman of Four Seasons.  

Are you interested in heritage planning, conservation, environmental stewardship, or a career in the environmental sector?  Students are invited to attend Conservation in Heritage, a free professional development event hosted by the Latornell Conservation Symposium Professional Development Program.

The Global Learning Advisor from the Study Abroad Office and Carie Devitt, BLA Academic Advisor, will hold an information session for second-year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture students interested in applying to the exchange program. This is a specific study abroad information session for BLA students.

The Ontario Association of Landscape Architects introductory webinar takes a step back from the rapid proliferation of new AI tools to consider AI as a broader shift in the conditions of design and creative practice, influencing how ideas are conceived and developed. It develops practical AI literacy by examining what AI means for designers, what it can accelerate, what it may simplify or overlook, and where human judgment, critical evaluation, and professional accountability remain essential.