Past Events

Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today?  Rachel, the Arboretum's Naturalist Intern, will be leading 1 hour long walks every Wednesday.  Walks start at The Arboretum kiosk at 12:15 p.m.   For further information contact Rachel at rirwin@uoguelph.ca or ext. 52363.  The hike may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.   

Come view this interactive cooking demonstration including 5 common household food items. Learn tips and tricks on cooking a yummy meal! Register today!

Come to discover the power and benefits of mindfulness from an experienced facilitator. This lively short session is an engaging opportunity to learn mindfulness practices and skills to improve health and wellness. Discover why so many people are embracing this simple and effective way to help increase attention, increase awareness and improve resiliency skills. Become more responsive and less reactive by experiencing new ways to be present in your life.  Presenter: Blakie Sahay

Employee Essentials - Personal Management

58% of Canadian workers are stressed on a daily basis. In this workshop, participants will learn how to effectively deal with the stress of everyday working life through a series of interactive activities. Participants will gain a better understanding of the difference between maladaptive and productive coping strategies, while becoming equipped with the evidence-based strategies for happier, healthier working lives. A recording from the session can be found online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqzqB7FES4w .

A short program introducing techniques and sharing information to decrease the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. October group - 3 Tuesdays at noon, 12:00 - 1:00 pm in Room 430 UC, starting Oct 23 November group - 3 Monday evenings, 7:00 - 8:00 pm in Room 430 UC, starting Nov 5

Join us for a new mental health and physical activity program called Mood Routes. This new program (also known as Mood Walks) is initiated by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health. These walking groups aim to support the mental and physical health of our campus community members by providing them with an opportunity to take a step back from their responsibilities and stresses, engage with their community, and enjoy the healing effects of nature.

A blood donor clinic will be held at the Guelph-Humber Campus. Visit to sign-up for a time to donate: https://blood.ca/en.  Give the gift of life to another person by donating blood.

The most common and severe symptom of peri-menopausal women is poor sleep ! They experience more difficulty falling asleep and sleep may be disturbed by hot flashes, sleep disorders, poor health, anxiety, depression, and worrying. This workshop outlines why Minarik's report on recent sleep research directs health professionals to change from past trends of hormones-only solutions when addressing sleep changes at mid-life.

Bring your yoga mat or a towel for this outdoor yoga class (weather permitting). No previous experience required. Take a break from your busy day with this gentle restorative class to calm your mind, increase strength, flexibility, vitality, and awareness. Release tension in the muscles and joints caused by sitting, reading, or working at a desk.  Register today!