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Botanical Buzz

To our winter funding partners, Enbridge, Experience Ontario, the Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation, the Henry White Kinnear Foundation, and Gore Mutual Insurance, thank you.
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Embracing the Winter Season at the Toronto Botanical Garden

In the cold of winter, the flora and fauna slumber, preparing for springtime renewal. While our outdoor gardens sleep, our Visitor Centre continues to be a lively community hub, used …

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Botanical Buzz: A Year In Review

And, just like that, the 2023 season comes to an end. Here at Toronto Botanical Garden, we are lucky to be supported by you, our members, volunteers, and donors. We …

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Winter archways in the Toronto Botanical Garden
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Winter Wonderland at the Toronto Botanical Garden

As we head into the colder months, many plants rest, preparing to bloom once again in the springtime. The grounds at the Toronto Botanical Garden do become quieter in the …

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Two TBG volunteers standing beside each other at a community event" Through The Garden Gates.
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Community and Respite at the Toronto Botanical Garden

As Toronto Botanical Garden works to be a garden for all and a dynamic community hub, we must recognize the champions of this work. Progress is only made possible by …

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TBG volunteer wearing red and white striped shirt standing in the Garden near yellow and pink flowers
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The Toronto Botanical Garden: An Extension of Your Backyard

“I live in the neighborhood,” says Bianca Da Costa. “Toronto Botanical Garden is an extension of my backyard.”  With a deep sense of pride, Bianca has woven herself into the …

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Man with gratitude cutting green scrub with pruning scissors at the Toronto Botanical Garden.
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Gratitude for Plants and People

It was easy for Ian McRae to feel at home during his first volunteering shift at Toronto Botanical Garden. Although he didn’t start as a regular visitor, Ian quickly found …

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Volunteer works in partnership with other garden volunteers at TBG.
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Partnership Found at Toronto Botanical Garden

Gilbert Gallaher, or as his friends call him Gil, may be a new volunteer to TBG, but he has been well acquainted with plants for a while now. Raised in …

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TBG Community Volunteer standing in the Garden
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A TBG Community Story: Connecting People to Nature

Comfortable – that was the first thought that crossed Paul D’Angelo’s mind upon his first gardening volunteer shift. “The people made me feel at ease,” Paul recalls. “Everyone is very …

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Family members Julia and Laura standing in the Toronto Botanical Garden
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Family and the Toronto Botanical Garden: A Special Bond

Laura and Julia are not just any mother-daughter family duo. What they share is a special bond with the Garden that has blossomed over the years, leading them to volunteer …

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Volunteer arranging white and pink flowers in a floral design workshop.
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A Volunteer Story: The Heart to Give and the Courage to Contribute

As part of volunteer appreciation month, the Toronto Botanical Garden is pleased to introduce Alison, one of the Weston Family Library’s newest volunteers (and member for just over a year …

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WHAT'S ON

Nov 6
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Forest Bathing at the Garden

Nov 7
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

SOLD OUT: Fused Glass: Winter Scene Plate Workshop

Nov 14
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Linocut Fall Leaves

Nov 14
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Paper Quilling: Holiday Ornament Workshop

Nov 18
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Native Plant Series: Right Plant in the Right Place

Nov 19
10:00 am - 11:30 am

SOLD OUT: Sleep Qigong & Self-Acupressure

Nov 28
succulent workshop
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Holiday Succulent Workshop

Nov 28
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Pressed Flower Candle Workshop

Nov 28
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Seasonal Wreath Workshop

Nov 28
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Painting Botanical Cast Ornaments from Garden Blooms

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