October 11, 2012
COMMUNITY: 13th Annual Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival
Don’t miss five full days of film premieres, receptions, workshops and gala presentations during Canada’s largest environmental film festival. With approximately 100 Canadian and international films to choose from, and artists and filmmakers from all over the world, festival-goers have a chance to get up close and personal with those that are helping to shine a light on the stories and issues that matter most. Be entertained and inspired in October!
Putting the Jarvie Garden to Bed
Join Marion in her renowned home garden in Thornhill to learn about winter protection, exciting new winter-hardy perennials, pruning, correcting errant growth habits and taking conifer and hardwood cuttings for propagation. Directions will be provided. […more]
[PG12F34] Marion Jarvie
Public $38; Members $30
Botanical Art Studio
Thursdays, September 13 to November 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (no class November 15). Ten sessions.
Develop your own style of botanical painting in a warm and relaxed atmosphere while receiving individual instruction based on your level of expertise. All levels welcome. Bring watercolour materials and a subject that inspires you. […more]
[PG12F16] Leslie Staple
Public $375; Members $300
TBG Lecture Series (formerly the Edwards Lecture Series)
Adventures above the Ground
Terry McGlade
Terry McGlade, founder of Gardens in the Sky, is one of Canada’s best known roof garden and green roof experts. Responsible for bringing green roofs to Canada, Terry has lately turned his creative drive towards expanding these principles into the personal realms of condo and terrace gardening. Through stunning images of his own projects and those of other leading designers, Terry will surely inspire you to create a private Eden in your own garden in the sky.
Doors open: 6:30 p.m.
Lecture: 7:30 p.m.
Public $20 / Students (with ID) $15 / Members free. Door sales only.
