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Sep 20th, 2024

FAQ: Can you share this job posting?

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.

Sep 9th, 2024

Truth & Reconciliation Awareness Week

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.

Featured Videos

Turfgrass Identification and Uses – Commercial Lawns

Turfgrass Identification and Uses – Commercial

It is important to match the type of turf species to local conditions and intended use (function, maintenance, appearance). A discussion with Mike Vanbeek, Instructor in the Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management Program.

Meet Prof. Tom Hsiang

Professor Tom Hsiang is a Professor of Plant Pathology in the department of Environmental Sciences at the Ontario Agricultural College.  Click here to learn more about the exciting and innovative research Dr. Hsiang and his lab group are doing in the field of plant pathology with regard to alternative controls for disease in turfgrass systems

Trial Gardens

The Trial Garden at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute is part of a large research project, with sister gardens at Landscape Ontario in Milton and at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. This horticultural variety trial has been underway for over two decades. 

Ontario Agricultural College- Guelph Turfgrass Institute

Virtual Facility Tour of the GTI

The OAC Virtual Facility Tours are intended for high school classes. Once you and your students have finished watching a virtual facility tour, you can request a Q&A with a researcher or expert. Each scheduled virtual Q&A session will include a short presentation on the University of Guelph’s programs that relate to the subject area of choice, followed by a question-and-answer period with the facility expert. It is recommended to prepare questions for the expert ahead of the scheduled session.

Click here for more Virtual Facility Tours