On October 24, Morwick G360 Groundwater Research Institute (Morwick G360) hosted a special gathering to celebrate the official opening of its Outdoor Education Patio at the Morwick Groundwater Research Centre, 360 College Avenue E, at the University of Guelph.
The celebration brought together Dr. Beth Parker (Director of Morwick G360), Dr. Ferdinando Manna, Dr. Jonathan Munn, Dr. Jonathan Kennel, Marina Nunes, Becky Anderson, from Morwick G360, Melissa Woo, from Alumni Affairs and Solinst Canada Ltd. Scott and Jenna Belshaw and Jason Redwood, all in recognition of a generous $250,000 gift from Solinst Canada Ltd. and the Belshaw Family, which made the patio naming possible.
The newly unveiled patio, equipped with a fully functional monitoring borehole, serves as an outdoor classroom for students, researchers, and the broader community. It embodies Morwick G360’s mission to advance hands-on groundwater education, public outreach, and innovative learning. Dr. Beth Parker, MG360 director, emphasized that the space will deepen understanding of the Guelph aquifer and foster stronger ties between academia, industry, and the public.
Morwick G360 extends its gratitude to Solinst Canada Ltd. and the Belshaw family for their vision and commitment to groundwater research and education. Their support made this multi-functional space for groundwater research and education, a reality.
More information about the Solinst Education Patio can be found on our website here: Generous Donation for our New Morwick Groundwater Research Centre!