Join us online January 5, 2026 at 12.00pm for an opportunity to learn about graduate study options in Rural Planning and Development. Whether you are an undergraduate student considering graduate-level education or a professional seeking to strengthen your skills in planning, this open house provides an overview of our programs and pathways.
University of Guelph - Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture Series presents:
Nick Onody, OALA, CSLA, ASLA. Principal, Landscape Architect at O2 Planning and Design Inc., Toronto, ON.
Lecture title: Fixed Ground, Fluid Futures
The University of Guelph is creating a new garden on campus to commemorate the former DM Rutherford Conservatory, which will tell the story of the University of Guelph’s agricultural beginnings and the rich student memories made here. The University recognizes the importance of preserving the spirit of the Conservatory while maintaining a public space open to all community members.
On Tuesday, January 27, at 10:30 am in the pit, we will be having the first SEDRD Student-led Panel event! The topic is Generative AI and its impacts on education. We have five great panellists from a variety of backgrounds, including landscape architecture, rural planning, and development, who will be sharing their insights on how new Generative AI tools are impacting education. There will also be free snacks and audience participation activities.