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To leaf them on your lawn or not: U of G expert weighs in

To leaf them on your lawn or not: U of G expert weighs in

University of Guelph turfgrass researcher says there are other alternatives to raking leaves that might be better for your lawn and the environment
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Rare bird sighting brings buzz to Guelph's birding community

Rare bird sighting brings buzz to Guelph's birding community

U of G student spots first-ever recorded sighting of vermilion flycatcher in Wellington County
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Toxic algae more prevalent as summers grow longer

Toxic algae more prevalent as summers grow longer

Hazardous algal blooms are starting earlier each year and lasting longer due to rising temperatures, warns University of Guelph aquatic toxicologist
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Queen bees hibernate in pesticide-contaminated soil, U of G study finds

Queen bees hibernate in pesticide-contaminated soil, U of G study finds

Environmental sciences researchers discovered bumblebee queens are more likely to hibernate in soil contaminated with pesticides than in clean soil
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U of G team's endangered butterfly reintroducion captured in new documentary (correction)

U of G team's endangered butterfly reintroducion captured in new documentary (correction)

Efforts shown in the new film, 'Butterflies on the Brink: The Story of the Mottled Duskywing'
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Taking root at Norm Jary Park

Taking root at Norm Jary Park

The Take Root program was busy planting on the weekend
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Free paint program helps keep hazardous material out of waste stream

Free paint program helps keep hazardous material out of waste stream

City's Paint+ Reuse Program makes hazardous material drop-offs available to those who could use them
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Guelph set to celebrate National Forest Week this month

Guelph set to celebrate National Forest Week this month

National Forest Week will be held from Sept. 22 to the 28, will include events such as tree plantings, forest walks, family events, tree bingo and a tree trivia night
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Guelph students launch 'climate anxiety and climate action' program

Guelph students launch 'climate anxiety and climate action' program

Indigo Moran and Abigail Walton, Grade 12 students at St. James high school, aim to show youth they can make a difference
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Hike Ontario returning to Guelph for 50th anniversary summit

Hike Ontario returning to Guelph for 50th anniversary summit

Clubs from throughout the province will be represented at Guelph event on Sept. 28
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