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At the Guelph Turfgrass Institute (GTI), our mission is focused on advancing education, research, and outreach in the turfgrass industry. While we are deeply committed to supporting students, alumni, and industry stakeholders in their professional development, managing a job posting board falls outside of our core mandate. You might wonder why we don’t have a job board, especially since we receive many requests from alumni and industry partners to share employment opportunities.

Orange Shirt Day, observed annually on September 30th, is more than a day of remembrance. It is a crucial part of Canada’s journey toward truth and reconciliation, recognizing the devastating impact of the Indian Residential School system on Indigenous communities. This day serves as a reminder of the resilience of survivors, the enduring harm caused by these schools, and our collective responsibility to acknowledge this dark chapter in Canadian history.

As the curtains closed on the 33rd year of the Ontario Turfgrass Symposium (OTS), we took some time to reflect on the overwhelming success of that year's event. With 380 attendees and the backing of 29 industry sponsors, OTS once again proved to be the premier gathering for professionals from all sectors of the turfgrass industry, including sod, sports, golf, municipalities, and lawncare. The event buzzed with a positive energy, fostering networking, reconnections, and the unification of the industry's diverse sectors within a single venue.

Why is the Guelph Turfgrass Institute against the #NoMowMay movement? 

Long story short: we want homeowners to have living, healthy green spaces. 

We are looking forward to hosting a Field Day in Guelph on Saturday September 23^rd, which will have a focus on the residential lawncare industry. We reached out to some suppliers and asked them to submit one of their products that a homeowner in Ontario would be able to purchase to "improve turf health" or reduce inputs. Several products were donated by industry suppliers, along with recommended application instructions, and others were purchased from "big box stores". 

The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show was held in sunny Orlando, and what an amazing experience it was for our students! 

Join us online Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Campaigns such as "No Mow May" and "Leave the Leaves" aim to promote insect diversity, but what effect will they have on your lawn?

Asian jumping worms are a newly invasive species to America. How will they impact the Ontario ecosystem?