Toronto Botanical Garden

Early Autumn 3-D Fitness Workout
2023-09-26 11:30 - 2023-10-17 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
The lazy days of summer were glorious, but now it’s time to get moving! A 3-D mat class is the perfect combination of thoughtful movement, stretches and weight training. We will wake up your whole body, and develop some better habits to make you strong, agile and invigorated. So grab a mat, some weights, and let’s get those bodies moving!

Tuesdays, September 26, October 3, 10, and 17 (4 Sessions), 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

If you are interested in a Trial Class, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca for more information.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/early-autumn-3-d-fitness-workout-tickets-672728929337

About Tena van Andel

Tena van Andel is a certified Level II 3-D Workout™ instructor who wants to keep all of us moving till we’re 102.  She enjoys volunteering for the Toronto Master Gardeners and is busy rewilding a 19th-century rundown farmhouse, fondly referred to as her ‘estate’.

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Registration Deadlines: Monday, September 25, 2023, at 12 pm

Putting your Garden to Bed
2023-09-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Learn how to prepare your garden for winter and spring!

You’ve enjoyed spring and summer full of blossoms, reaped a bountiful harvest (or maybe just a few tomatoes) but what comes next? In this workshop you’ll learn about protecting perennials (like asparagus or roses), the basics of pruning (hello hydrangeas!), how to take care of your tools, what to do to make sure native pollinators have homes for overwintering, what can be planted in autumn, and more!

Tuesday, September 26 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Registration: FREE

A﻿bout Cathy Kozma

Avid gardener, Cathy Kozma has been a member of the Toronto Master Gardeners since 2009. She is equally passionate about honeybees having founded Bees are Live and Ontario Honey House, she’s a member and past-chair of the Toronto Beekeeper’s Cooperative, teaches at the Kortright Centre for Conservation, and is one of the TBG’s apiarists (beekeepers).

Toronto Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization. If you are able, please consider donating to TBG, Donate Today. Your generosity will go a long way in helping us maintain and improve our Garden, making TBG an iconic cultural attraction, achieving excellence in plant-focused learning, display, and plant conservation.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 26, noon

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

"IAM" Outdoor Installation + Experience by Radha Chaddah
2023-09-27 19:00 - 23:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
IAM is a performance installation with a stage made entirely of projected imagery cast onto trees and grass in Edwards Gardens. Audience members will be seated or can stand on grass at the edge of the stage, as the dancers play amidst vividly coloured, animated 3D imagery. The immersive visuals take the viewer into a vastly magnified microscopic realm, as the projected imagery was produced and photographed in laboratories at the University of Toronto. This represents a symbolic re-framing of our relationship to the natural world, reminding us that we are only a small part of the evolutionary narrative of life on earth. Following the live performance, the audience is invited to experience the stage as a light sculpture installation. You’ll have a chance to explore the space and discover the change of perspective in the projected scenography while becoming enveloped in the intricate light patterns of molecules, bodily tissues, and energies.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Artist Talk + Live Performance Join us as we sit down for a behind-the-scenes presentation by Toronto-based visual artist and scientist, Radha Chaddah who will explain her work and the process of creating “IAM” followed by the live outdoor performance and immersive experience in Edwards Gardens.$5 Public; Free for TBG Members
Doors open at 7 p.m.
9:30 to 10:30 p.m. – FREE Live Performance The second performance of “IAM” is for those who wish to experience the performance only without the pre-show talk. This performance is free of charge. Please register to allow us to prepare for your arrival.

Please note, that the performances take place outdoors. Please dress with the weather in mind and bring a blanket if you’d like to sit on the grass. We have a limited number of accessible spots for the performance. Please let us know your specific requirements so we can plan for your visit.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Radha Chaddah makes art about invisible realities using light as her primary medium. Her work examines the interconnectedness of our material reality from the micro to the macro. In her studio, she designs large-scale projected light installations for public exhibition. She prepares samples and shoots much of this imagery in laboratories at the University of Toronto. Her photographs and light installations have been exhibited across Canada. For more information visit radhachaddah.com.
ABOUT IAM
IAM (ee-yam), Latin for ‘now,’ is about human enmeshment within nature, and the perspective we gain when we consider parallel, non-human narratives. It follows the story of the pandemic through four distinct material realms—Molecular, Human, Earthly and Cosmic.

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.
To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

This is an in-person, indoor/outdoor program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 27; 6:00 p.m.

Dawn Birding in Wilket Ravine
2023-10-01 07:00 - 08:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for a beautiful chorus of birdsong at the start of the day during peak southward migration.

Early in the day, the air is calm and other sounds are low. Join us to revel in an incredible natural symphony as birds pass overhead on their southern migration south. Sasan Beni, TBG Seasonal Horticulturist, and avid birder, will be on hand to help identify the birds we hear and see.

Bring your binoculars for a better view (we will have extras on hand) and a mug/thermos for a warm beverage and post-birding chat.

Sunday, October 1, from 7 to 8:30 a.m.
Registration: Public $12, Members $10 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About Sasan Beni

Sasan Beni is a writer-turned-horticulturist. While studying Environmental Landscape Management at Seneca College in King City, he took up birdwatching–a hobby that quickly evolved into a passion for wildlife photography.

Before joining the TBG in 2020 as a Seasonal Horticulturist, Beni worked as a seasonal gardener at the Toronto Zoo. In the last 3 years, he has led over 20 guided birdwatching walks at TBG and Wilket Creek Ravine and written several articles for Trellis magazine about urban wildlife, which include his own photographs. Beni says, “I’ve always considered myself lucky in my encounters with wildlife, but my greatest luck comes from my profession.”

Please Note: As with any wildlife event, though highly unlikely for this event, the spotting of birds is not guaranteed and is not within the control of the TBG. The event will not be rescheduled due to a lack of bird sightings. Please note the event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!

Accessibility:

The walk will be at a leisurely pace throughout, following designated pathways and trails but sometimes covering uneven terrain and steep inclines. Dress appropriately for the weather and walk slowly. Wearing layers is recommended. Closed-toed shoes are required. We will begin promptly. NOTE: This program occurs rain or shine (save for cases of extreme weather); please dress appropriately for the weather.

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 29 at 12 p.m.

Forest Bathing Ravine Walk
2023-10-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
A unique forest bathing experience connecting with the water and Wilket Creek ravine.

Do you have a special spot by the water that brings you joy?

Join us at the Toronto Botanical Garden to take part in a unique forest bathing experience to connect with the element of water and how it can make us happier, calmer, and healthier. As part of Ravine Days, we invite you to explore Wilket Creek and the Don Valley Ravine with our Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Emma Rooney. This slow guided walk is a chance to stretch your sensory awareness and build a deeper relationship with the waters of life.
Forest bathing—taking in the forest atmosphere—is a growing global practice that originated in Japan in the 1980s to address burnout caused by the technological boom. This Ravine Days event will provide an introduction to forest bathing and a supportive environment to try it. While we will spend most of our time near the water, no bathing suits are required to immerse yourself in the experience. This session does not involve getting into the water, and no prior experience with forest bathing is required.
Participants are encouraged to bring a small bowl to fill with a tiny bit of water to reflect upon during the session. We’ll end our time together with a moment of water gratitude and a sip of drinking water. Leave the session with simple tips for adding a sit spot practice by water to your time outdoors.
Sunday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Public $50, Member $40

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!

Accessibility:

We’ll begin with an introduction indoors before heading outside. The walk will be at a leisurely pace throughout, following designated pathways and trails but sometimes covering uneven terrain and steep inclines. The total walk distance over the three hours is approximately 2 km. Dress appropriately for the weather and walk slowly. Wearing layers is recommended. Closed-toed shoes are required. You may wish to bring along your own folding stool, cushion, or kneeling pad for sitting on the ground and a walking stick or poles. In the event of severe weather, alternative arrangements to seek cover will be made by TBG staff. Bathrooms are available on-site. The program will finish at the TBG building.

NOTE: This program occurs rain or shine; please dress appropriately for the weather.

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 29 at 12 p.m.

Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
2023-10-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Succulent specialist and designer, Molly Shannon, will lead you through a relaxing and enjoyable succulent arranging experience that offers fun and therapeutic value. The workshop begins with an introduction to succulent care and designing with succulents, followed by hands-on designing of a large ceramic planter with a variety of succulent plants!

All materials required to create your own arrangement will be provided, including a planter pot, specialty succulent soil, succulent plants, and care instruction cards. Please bring your own gardening gloves if needed. Note: the container may not be as pictured.

Sunday, October 1, 1 p.m. . to 3 p.m. Registration: Public $77, Members $70 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/succulent-pumpkin-workshop-tickets-669097417387

About Molly Shannon

Molly is the owner and operator of the small business Canadian Succulents. Canadian Succulents creates floral arrangements using entirely succulents and cacti plants. They not only arrange and design all of the creations but also grow all the plants that can be found in them as well. They operate out of a greenhouse just north east of the city, where they grow over 300 varieties of succulents and cacti. They grow and create these designs for wedding centrepieces and favors, corporate events and gifting, and hotel and office greenery.

http://www.canadiansucculents.net/

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 29 , 12 noon

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Sogetsu Ikebana
2023-10-03 18:00 - 2023-10-24 21:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Ikebana is an ancient Japanese art form of flower arranging. The Sogetsu School of Ikebana reflects modern lifestyles and focuses on encounters between two ever-changing entities: humans and nature.

Prerequisites: Sogetsu Ikebana has no prerequisites.

C﻿ourse fees do not include flowers or supplies. A materials list will be e-mailed prior to the start of each class.

Learn more about our Certificate in Floral Design

Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 6 to 9 p.m.Public $215, Members $170 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About Margaret Taylor

Internationally known and accredited floral design judge, teacher, and demonstrator, in 2008 Margaret Taylor designed the Floral Design Certificate, hosted at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

R﻿ead about our Refund Policy and Code of Conduct.

This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 29 at 12 p.m.

Toronto’s Water: exploring where it flows from and where it flows to
2023-10-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
In a big city like Toronto, it’s easy to live unaware of the massive water flows that support our daily existence. Have you ever turned on the tap and considered how exactly the water got to you? Have you ever flushed the toilet and thought, where it is all going? After a rainfall have you ever wondered where all the rain disappears to? This talk for the curious explores Toronto’s water, sewage, and stormwater infrastructure in a clear and engaging manner. Using maps, we’ll investigate where TBG’s water, sewage and stormwater comes from or goes to! We will learn about the Leslie elevated water tank, the Coxwell Sanitary Trunk Sewer, Wilket Creek, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen and foster a stronger connection to place. As Mariko writes, “Once we know where things come from and where things go, we are no longer lost. We are connected and have a foundation upon which to develop a caring relationship with our environment.”

Wednesday, October 4, from 7-8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
TBG Member $ Free, TBG Guest ticket $5, Public $20 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About Mariko Uda

Mariko Uda is an independent researcher and creative with a background in biology and chemistry (B.Sc., University of Waterloo), architecture (Certificate, Toronto Metropolitan University), and civil engineering (B.A.Sc. and Ph.D., University of Toronto). In graduate school, she helped develop a costing tool for stormwater management practices such as green roofs, permeable pavement, and rainwater harvesting for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and developed a holistic approach for designing resilient communities. Over the years, she has worked at companies such as Ontario Power Generation, Stevens Burgess Architects, and Rivercourt Engineering. Her all-ages picture book Where does it all come from? Where does it all go? Toronto’s water, energy & waste systems, combines her love of drawing, teaching, and exploring connections. www.ecomariko.com

B﻿uy the Book

Suitable for all ages, buy her book in our Garden Shop in person or on-line.

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on programs, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!

Safe Program Access

• To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

• To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

• Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

• This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 4, 12 noon

TBG Lecture: Botanical Inspiration + Footwear
2023-10-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Flowers on footwear and flowers in gardens! Inspired by the Bata Shoe Museum’s current exhibit, In Bloom: Flowers and Footwear, Toronto Botanical Garden welcomes you to join us for an enchanting evening as we discuss the fascinating cultural meaning and signification of the botanical choices we make in textile adornment, garden design, and shoemaking.

Expert speakers Elizabeth Semmelhack, Director and Senior Curator at the Bata Shoe Museum, sustainable footwear designer Nelson Silva, and our own Director of Horticulture, Roger Gettig, will explore concepts of design, planning, materials, and cycles of the status of botanical inspiration. Whether you are a fashion enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply curious about the unexpected connections between different realms, this in-person event promises to be a unique experience that will ignite your creativity and leave you inspired.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 7 to 8 p.m.Public $20, TBG and Friends of the BSM FREE

Evening Agenda

6:30 p.m. – Doors Open

6 to 6:55 p.m. – TBG Floral Designers will be making adornments for attendees

7 to 7:10 p.m. – Introduction to TBG’s Floral Design Certificate

7:10 p.m. – Panel discussion begins

Light refreshments will be available.

About Our Speakers

Roger Gettig, TBG Director of Horticulture says a botanical garden is a living museum. ‘Living’ means we must have healthy and beautiful plant collections while ‘museum’ signifies the need to document and verify all the plant information, map their locations, and curate them over time.

Elizabeth Semmelhack, Director and Senior Curator at the Bata Shoe Museum, applies her extensive cultural art history to exploring the multiple roles and meanings of footwear through innovative and engaging exhibitions, her most recent oeuvre In Bloom: Flowers and Footwear explores natures botanical inspiration.

Nelson Silva is a footwear designer with more than 20 years of professional experience in the field and focuses on sustainability and innovation in footwear. His goal is to provide people with the tools to explore easy-to-assemble ways of making footwear that you can build and repair yourself.

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to receive a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 11, 12 noon

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Author Talk: Imagine a Garden with Rina Singh
2023-10-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join award-winning children’s author Rina Singh as she delves into her literary works, with a focus on her latest release, Imagine a Garden. Rina shares the captivating narratives of seven seemingly ordinary individuals who, in the face of war, poverty, and violence, embark on extraordinary endeavors to uplift their communities. Written in free verse and illustrated by the celebrated Iranian illustrator Hoda Hadadi, this powerful picture book celebrates everyday unsung heroes and how they make their communities a better place. Rina’s work underscores how our actions play a role in fostering a more harmonious world for all living beings. A Q&A and book signing to follow. Books will be available for purchase.
Saturday, October 14, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Public $5, TBG Member FREE

About Rina Singh

Rina Singh is an award-winning Canadian Children’s Author and Spoken Word coach. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from Concordia University, Montreal, and a teaching degree from McGill University.

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on programs, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 12, noon.

Late Autumn Keep Fit Workout
2023-10-24 10:00 - 2023-11-21 11:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Feeling a little creaky? 3-D Fitness is gentle and thoughtful, focusing on whole-body movement to prevent pain, falls, and all-around creakiness. Through a series of movements, stretches and resistance training, you will improve your agility, balance and strength. Arthritis, mobility issues, or just don’t like getting down to the floor? This class is for you – either standing or sitting in a chair, enjoy the benefits movement brings!

Tuesdays, October 24, November 7, 14, and 21 (4 Sessions), 10 to 11 a.m.

If you are interested in a Trial Class, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca for more information.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/late-autumn-early-autumn-keep-fit-workout-tickets-672736632377

About Tena van Andel

Tena van Andel is a certified Level II 3-D Workout™ instructor who wants to keep all of us moving till we’re 102.  She enjoys volunteering for the Toronto Master Gardeners and is busy rewilding a 19th-century rundown farmhouse, fondly referred to as her ‘estate’.

Safe Program Access:

This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions

Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

Registration Deadlines: Monday, October 23, 2023, at 12 pm

Floral Design: Special Occasion Flowers
2023-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Create floral designs for special occasions such as heart-shaped bouquets for Valentine’s day, boutonnieres, corsages, centerpieces for weddings, and cake toppers for birthdays, graduations, and anniversaries.
Prerequisites: Classic Design Fundamentals I and II
Course fees do not include flowers or supplies. A materials list will be e-mailed prior to the start of each class.
Learn more about our Certificate in Floral Design
Program Schedule
Wednesdays, November 1, 14, 21, 28, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Public $215, Members $170 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About Margaret Taylor

Internationally known and accredited floral design judge, teacher, and demonstrator, in 2008 Margaret Taylor designed the Floral Design Certificate, hosted at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Read about our Refund Policy and Code of Conduct.

This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Wilket Creek Ravine, Guided Tour (SOLD OUT)
2023-11-02 14:30 - 16:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Explore Wilket Creek Ravine with an expert guide; part of the Urban Ravine Symposium.

Celebrate the wonder that is the Wilket Creek Ravine! This 90-minute tour includes a guided walk through the Toronto Botanical Garden and into Wilket Creek which connects to Toronto’s expansive ravine system. You’ll learn about the plants, history, wildlife, and ecological importance of Toronto’s wild spaces.

This FREE event is part of the Urban Ravine Symposium taking place Thursday, November 2, and Friday, November 3. For full details click here: URS

Pre-registration is required.

PLEASE NOTE:

Some portions of the tour have uneven terrain, steps, and slopes. Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear.

Washrooms are available only at the beginning and end of the tour. You may wish to arrive early so that you have time to use the facilities before the tour begins.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note tours take place rain or shine but may be canceled due to severe weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

(ONLINE) Understanding Urban Rivers
2023-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | ON
Join us with TRCA to learn about challenges facing the GTA’s water and how to help! Part of TBG’s Urban Ravine Symposium program.

Can you name the river watersheds in the Toronto Region? Learn about the challenges facing the water resource system, the species that rely on it and what you can do to help!

Thursday, November 2 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

FREE programming, part of the Urban Ravine Symposium.

About Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Since 1957, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), as enabled through the provincial Conservation Authorities Act, has taken action to enhance our region’s natural environment and protect our land, water and communities from the impacts of flooding and increasingly extreme weather events — Ontario’s leading cause of public emergencies. As the region’s first line of defence against natural hazards, TRCA maintains vital infrastructure and provides programs and services that promote public health and safety, protecting people and property. TRCA mobilizes a science-based approach to provide sound policy advice, leveraging its position as a not-for-profit operating in the broader public sector to achieve collective impacts within our communities and across all levels of government.

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !

Online Program Access

Please note that this prog ram is being hosted live ONLINE only. It will not be recorded, and it will only be available on Zoom at the scheduled time. Log-in details will be sent 2 days before the program date. Please make sure that you check your junk mail and/or make Eventbrite a trusted site.

Participation in online programming requires that attendees have access to and familiarization with current technology. Please review our Education Refund Policy and Code of Conduct and Zoom Best Practices document.

Please note that tickets are non-refundable for this program.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 1 at 12:00pm.

Urban Ravine Symposium: Unravelling the Question of “How”
2023-11-03 09:00 - 17:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
The Urban Ravine Symposium at the Toronto Botanical Garden is back! Started in 2016 as a way to bring professionals, advocates, and passionate community members together to learn and connect over Toronto’s incredible ravine system, the Urban Ravine Symposium is back in person in 2023 to explore answers to the question of ‘How’.

Friday, November 3, 2023

Characterized by Carolinian woodland and small creeks, the deep ravines that give Toronto its moniker, ‘City Within a Park,’ face challenges, including invasives, erosion, and inundation. And we ask, How do we foster inclusivity, engagement, and scientific inquiry in Toronto’s Ravine System? How do we identify the challenges? Are all ravine systems facing the same issues? Who controls the space, access, and belonging? How can we welcome those who have been excluded? How can we identify technical environmental challenges? How can we share our strengths to get more done together? The goal of this symposium is to begin a conversation, pose more questions, and share tangible answers to these questions so we can begin to care for the ravines and bring our communities together.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Student – any person registered at a secondary or post-secondary institution; $44 (Early bird $35)

Non-profit, equity deserving, or community group; $75 (Early bird $60)

Member–TBG member; $119 (Early bird $95)

Public; $150 (Early bird $120)

2023 Urban Ravine Symposium Agenda

URS Agenda 2023_Oct 24Download

BIBLIOGRAPHY: Toronto Ravines Bibliography

Lunchtime chats will highlight new research and findings and the the afternoon a panel discussion will include representatives from the City of Toronto, Park People, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, as well as community group leaders to guide us through the theme of collective action.

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Includes: morning reception, networking opportunities, presentations, workshops and educational engagement, and optional hike and social.

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Featured PresentersBelonging and Challenges

Carolynn CrawleyMsit No’kmaq

Jaqueline L. ScottBlack Outdoors

Danijela Puric-Mladenovic University of Toronto

RETURNING HOMEAt one point in time all our Ancestors were in a deeper and more meaningful relationship with the Earth that was culturally specific to where they were located.  But throughout history people have been violently separated from that relationship.  Today many Indigenous peoples around the Earth are still engaged in a respectful and reciprocal relationship.  Carolynne Crawley from Msit No’kmaq and Turtle Protectors creates opportunities for people to reflect and return home to that relationship.  She will speak of the multiple possibilities to connect with the ravine systems in Toronto to create a sense of belonging along with understanding ones’ individual and our collective responsibility to reconcile with these areas through our language and actions.

Carolynne Crawley, founder of Msit No’kmaq, is Mi’kmaw, Black, and Irish. She is from Mi’kma’ki territory, also known today as Nova Scotia. But Tkaronto has been her home since a young child. She is dedicated to social and environmental justice and supporting Indigenous led community work related to Indigenous food ways and food security. Carolynne is passionate about reconnecting people with the land, waters, and all beings as there is no separation between us.  Carolynne leads workshops for the public and the private sector which support the development and strengthening of healthy and reciprocal relationships based upon Indigenous knowledges that Indigenize existing interactions with the land and by deconstructing colonial and capitalistic thoughts, language, and actions.

Carolynne is one of the founders of Turtle Protectors, a new initiative led by Indigenous Elders and community members to advocate, protect, and support turtle relations and their kin in High Park.  She is also a certified Forest, Blanket Exercise Facilitator, a Holistic Nutritionist, Storyteller, a Co-Producer of the documentary Reckoning with the Wendigo, and a member of the Indigenous Land Stewardship Circle.  Carolynne has built school food gardens and has worked in food security for twelve years.  Previously, Carolynne worked as a Child & Youth Worker for twenty years. She can be found speaking at events that center around social, food, and environmental justice.

LIVING NEAR IS NOT THE SAME AS HAVING ACCESSThe ravines are there, are free, and most are easy to reach by public transit. There are ravines near where most Black and other people of colour live in Toronto. However, who has access to the ravines is more complicated than simply living close to them. The presentation explores how race, power and privilege shapes who has access to the ravines. It includes tips on how to work with Black communities to increase their sense of belonging and connection to nature in the ravines.

Jacqueline L. Scott is a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto, OISE, in the Department of Social Justice Education. She is a fellow at the Safina Center. She volunteers as a land steward, and as a hike and bike leader with outdoor clubs. Jacqueline leads Black History Walks in Toronto. Black Outdoors is a blog about her academic journey and outdoor adventures. She enjoys hiking, canoeing, cycling, and skiing. These things make her happy. A PhD was the perfect way to combine her love of the outdoors and get out of her mid-life funk. Her research is on the perception of the wilderness in the Black imagination. In other words, how to make the outdoors a more welcoming and inviting space for Black people. It is part of a larger research project on the links between race and nature. She is the author of travel and adventure books, from a Black perspective, 50 Places: A Black History Travel Guide of London, Heartbeats in Africa: A memoir of travel and love, and Sailing on a Half Moon

TORONTO’S RAVINES: A GREEN LEGACY CONNECTING PAST, PRESENT AND FUTUREToronto is one of a few cities blessed with an extensive system of natural areas. Toronto’s ravines symbolize the link with the lost landscape and forests, and yet they are the green pillars of today’s and future cities. They are mosaics of the remnant vegetation, secondary and novel vegetation established on agricultural or degraded lands. Each ravine’s patch, stand, or plant reminds us of what has been lost, our impacts on land and vegetation, what we could have, and what we could lose. Plant communities, species composition, and structure of Toronto ravines are indicators of change and reflections of historical and present influences and our individual impacts.

The importance and biodiversity values of Toronto’s ravines will only grow with increasing urban-induced and environmental pressure around and within them. Monitoring plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the conservation and restoration of this delicate vegetation. By systematically observing changes within these ecosystems, we acquire essential insights that guide the conservation, restoration, management, and stewardship of this fragile and fragmented vegetation.

Danijela Puric-Mladenovic is an assistant professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Forestry. Her research and professional work focus on forests in settled and urban landscapes. Her work and research are aimed at providing real-world solutions and tools that support strategic conservation, restoration and integrated spatial planning of green systems, vegetation and forests in urban, peri-urban, ex-urban and rural/agricultural landscapes and their interfaces.

A limited number of accessibility tickets for students and those working at not-for-profit organizations are available on a first-come basis.

Fall Leaf Linocut (SOLD OUT)
2023-11-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Please join us for a delightful afternoon of printmaking! Learn how to create original Linocut prints using native tree leaves found at Toronto Botanical Garden. By the end of class, attendees will take home four 8 x 10 prints and four 5×7 prints, plus the knowledge of how to set up a linocut workspace at home. Please bring an apron or wear old clothing. All materials included.

Saturday, November 4, 1 to 4 p.m. Registration: Public $75, TBG Members $65

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About Alan Li

Alan Li is an artist focused on nature. He supports conservation efforts through the sale of his artwork and is active in volunteering. Alan believes drawing can open people’s eyes to the planet’s diversity and show them that it matters. Alan grew up near the Niagara Escarpment and spent much of his childhood exploring the cliffs and forests. Those early encounters with nature have influenced both the direction of his life and the choice of subjects for his art. He currently pursues his own projects, teaches workshops, and collaborates with grassroots environmental groups.

www.alanlidrawings.com

Registration Deadline: Friday, November 3rd, 12 noon

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To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

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This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 1
2023-11-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
This course is the prerequisite to all other courses in TBG’s Floral Design Certificate program. Learn the fundamentals such as how to select and condition flowers, how to use floral design equipment and how to achieve different types of designs.
Course fees do not include flowers or supplies. A materials list will be e-mailed prior to the start of each class.
Learn more about our Certificate in Floral Design
Program Schedule
November 8, 15, 22, 29, 6 to 9 p.m.
Public $215, Members $170 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About Pat Ware

Pat has enjoyed teaching several different Floral Design courses at the Toronto Botanical Garden. She is a Design, Horticultural and Rose Judge. Pat continues to participate in and learn about Floral Artistry at the local, Provincial and international levels.

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Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Read about our Refund Policy and Code of Conduct.

This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Registration Deadline: Monday, November 6 at 12 p.m.

Kokedama: Japanese Moss Ball Design (SOLD OUT)
2023-11-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
You’ll learn the history of this art, get an introduction to moss, and learn to make your own beautiful kokedama.

‘Moss ball bonsai,’ Kokedama is the Japanese art of planting without pots. A ball of soil or clay is covered with moss is used to support the plant’s roots. Considered to be cheerful, peaceful, and calm, this charming design style began in the seventeen century. Perfect in small spaces, Kokedama are often presented on decorative plates, wood branches, or stone but they can also be suspended in the air with the help of a cord. In this workshop you’ll learn the history of this art, get an introduction to moss (an often ignored member of the plant kingdom), and learn to make your own beautiful kokedama.
All materials required will be provided. Workshop is not affiliated with the Certificate in Floral Design.
Saturday, November 11, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
NEW CLASS ADDED: Saturday, November 11, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. SIGN UP NOW
Public $55, Members $45 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About Lil Taggart

Lil Taggart is an experienced and creative designer and instructor in Floral Arts. She is also an accredited Floral Design Judge and has competed on an international level as well as domestically. She serves on the board of Canada Blooms, co-chairs the staging for the Toronto Flower Show, is past president of the Georgetown Horticultural Society and is a member of The Garden Club of Toronto.

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Read about our Refund Policy and Code of Conduct.

This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 9, 2023 at noon.

Kokedama: Japanese Moss Ball Design "Second Session"
2023-11-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
You’ll learn the history of this art, get an introduction to moss, and learn to make your own beautiful kokedama.

‘Moss ball bonsai,’ Kokedama is the Japanese art of planting without pots. A ball of soil or clay is covered with moss is used to support the plant’s roots. Considered to be cheerful, peaceful, and calm, this charming design style began in the seventeen century. Perfect in small spaces, Kokedama are often presented on decorative plates, wood branches, or stone but they can also be suspended in the air with the help of a cord. In this workshop you’ll learn the history of this art, get an introduction to moss (an often ignored member of the plant kingdom), and learn to make your own beautiful kokedama.

All materials required will be provided. Workshop is not affiliated with the Certificate in Floral Design.

Saturday, November 11; 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Public $55, Members $45 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About Lil Taggart
Lil Taggart is an experienced and creative designer and instructor in Floral Arts. She is also an accredited Floral Design Judge and has competed on an international level as well as domestically. She serves on the board of Canada Blooms, co-chairs the staging for the Toronto Flower Show, is past president of the Georgetown Horticultural Society and is a member of The Garden Club of Toronto.
Join Toronto Botanical Garden
Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !
Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.
To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Read about our Refund Policy and Code of Conduct.
This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 9, 2023 at noon.

Fall Leaf Linocut
2023-11-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Please join us for a delightful afternoon of printmaking! Learn how to create original Linocut prints using native tree leaves found at Toronto Botanical Garden. By the end of class, attendees will take home four 8 x 10 prints and four 5×7 prints, plus the knowledge of how to set up a linocut workspace at home. Please bring an apron or wear old clothing. All materials included.

Saturday, November 11, 1 to 4 p.m.Public $75, TBG Members $65

REGISTER TODAY

About Alan LiAlan Li is an artist focused on nature. He supports conservation efforts through the sale of his artwork and is active in volunteering. Alan believes drawing can open people’s eyes to the planet’s diversity and show them that it matters. Alan grew up near the Niagara Escarpment and spent much of his childhood exploring the cliffs and forests. Those early encounters with nature have influenced both the direction of his life and the choice of subjects for his art. He currently pursues his projects, teaches workshops, and collaborates with grassroots environmental groups.

www.alanlidrawings.com

Registration Deadline: Friday, November 10, 12 noon

Join Today!

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !

Safe Program Access

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

SECOND SESSION - "Make and Take" a Pamphlet Stitch Book with Liz Menard
2023-11-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us to learn about the simple yet versatile Pamphlet book and bookbinding techniques!

In this fun workshop, you will learn how to make a simple, versatile Pamphlet Stitch book that can be used as a gardening journal, notebook, sketchbook, or gift… the uses are endless! You will learn some introductory bookbinding techniques and terminology and work with beautiful Japanese papers. At the end of the workshop, you will have completed a Pamphlet stitchbook! No experience is necessary.

Wednesday, November 15, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Registration: Public $10, TBG Member $7 (plus applicable taxes and fees) Note that fees are for materials.

About Liz Menard

Liz Menard is an award-winning Toronto-based printmaker, book artist, and arts educator. Menard’s practices focus on our relationship with nature and how that shapes our sense of place and sense of self and reflects us as a society and as individuals. Menard’s exhibition record includes solo and group exhibitions in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. Menard’s work can be found in public, private and corporate
Join Toronto Botanical Garden
Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !
Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.
To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

"Make and Take" a Pamphlet Stitch Book with Liz Menard (SOLD OUT)
2023-11-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us to learn about the simple yet versatile Pamphlet book and bookbinding techniques!

In this fun workshop, you will learn how to make a simple, versatile Pamphlet Stitch book that can be used as a gardening journal, notebook, sketchbook, gift…the uses are endless! You will learn some introductory bookbinding techniques and terminology and work with beautiful Japanese papers. At the end of the workshop, you will have completed a Pamphlet Stitch book! No experience necessary.

Wednesday, November 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

NEW CLASS ADDED: November 15, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. SIGN UP NOW

Registration: $7 (plus applicable taxes and fees) Note that fees are for materials.

About Liz Menard
Liz Menard is an award-winning Toronto based printmaker, book artist, and arts educator. Menard’s practices focus on our relationship with nature and how that shapes our sense of place and sense of self and reflects us as a society and as individuals. Menard’s exhibition record includes solo and group exhibitions in Canada, United States, Europe and Asia. Menard’s work can be found in public, private and corporate
Join Toronto Botanical Garden
Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !
Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.
To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

TBG Lecture: 30 Years on a Sand Dune with Jeff Mason
2023-11-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
The excitement of moving to the property that will become a dream garden, putting that first shovel in the ground, and discovering that you have just moved on to a 2-acre sand pile. Exploring the trials and tribulations, successes and failures of creating a great garden on dry sand. From the un-watered Xeric garden to the increasing amounts of dry shade, a vast array of perennials, shrubs, and annuals have been successfully cultivated under these tough conditions. In a talk that is part biographical, part technical, and part inspirational, Jeff will share techniques for site preparation, plant selection, as well as “right plant, right place” planting schemes.

Wednesday, November 15; 7 to 8:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.Public $20, TBG Members FREE, Member Guest $5

About Jeff Mason

Jeff is the owner of Mason House Gardens, a specialty plant nursery growing uncommon perennials, specialty annuals, heirloom vegetables, and tropical plants for containers and houseplants. He has dedicated his life to the cultivation, production and promotion of plants and gardens through lecturing to garden clubs, horticultural societies, and master gardener groups, teaching at George Brown College, hosting a community access garden tv show and co-hosting “Lat’s Get Growing” a live call-in radio show. Currently, he is hosting a regular live gardening series on Facebook and Youtube. He also inspires avid gardeners by hosting garden tours to UK and European gardens.

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on programs, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!

Program Access

Though not mandatory, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks.

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 15, noon.

Floral Fused Glass Tea Light Holder Workshop
2023-11-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Design and create a beautiful floral glass tea-light holder!

What could be cozier than a little candlelight on a dark night? In this session, participants will learn to create two glass tea light holders. Fused glass refers to any piece of glass formed after heating two or more pieces of glass together in a kiln. Through the process, participants will understand the process of creating fused glass – this includes safety, types of glass, co-efficiencies of glass, and the firing of their pieces. Perfect for holiday gifting!

Suitable for absolute beginners. Materials included. Pieces will be ready for pick up at TBG 2-3 weeks after the workshop. For safety purposes, wear closed-toed shoes, no loose sleeves/scarves, no jewellery, and hair must be tied back.

Note: Samples of the Floral Glass Tea Light Holders are in the TBG Garden Shop and other glass pieces are available for purchase!

Saturday, November 18, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Registration: Public $125, Members $115 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About Millean Kung

Born and raised in Toronto, Millean discovered Pottery and Glass Art more than 10 years ago. Currently, she is a member of the Potter’s Studios in Scarborough and Glasstronomy Studios in Markham. Since retiring from education, Millean has devoted her time to her Pottery and Glass Art. She is the sole proprietor of her business, “1 in a Millean”, and participates in a number of Arts and Crafts Shows. Millean is a member and a volunteer at the Toronto Botanical Garden. To keep her schedule busy she is president of the Potter’s Studio and participates in the Small Business Arts Mentorship Program at Glasstronomy Studios.

Registration Deadline: Friday, November 15, 12 noon

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Nurturing Your Winter Houseplants
2023-11-26 13:00 - 13:45, 2023-11-26 15:00 - 15:45 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Amaryllis, Christmas Cactus, Paperwhites, and Poinsettias; are such beautiful winter plants! BUT! How do you plant them, care for them, extend their lives? Learn all this and more, including how can you get the Christmas Cactus to rebloom.
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Session 1: 1 to 1:45 p.m.
Session 2: 3 to 3:45 p.m.
Free, Drop-In
Please note registration is not required but we would love to know you are planning to attend!

REGISTER NOW

About Toronto Master Gardeners (TMG)

Toronto Master Gardeners (TMG) is a volunteer not-for-profit organization that shares current, science-based horticultural information with the gardening public through various channels, including in person, in print, through the media, and online. Our committed volunteers support and inspire the community, and continually update the sound knowledge required to help them. Learn more and ask your questions Toronto Master Gardeners – Helping Gardeners.

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!

Safe Program Access

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

All About Garden Tools
2023-11-26 14:00 - 14:45 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Unpack the mystery of garden tools! Unpack the mystery of garden tools! Join experienced Master Gardeners to learn which are the best choices for pruning, weeding, planting, and more. Keeping your tools clean and sharp is an essential part of extending their longevity and helping them work their best!

Sunday, November 26, 2 to 2:45 p.m.

Free, Drop-In.

Please note registration is not required but we would love to know you are planning to attend!

REGISTER NOW

About Toronto Master Gardeners (TMG)
Toronto Master Gardeners (TMG) is a volunteer not-for-profit organization that shares current, science-based horticultural information with the gardening public through various channels, including in person, in print, through the media, and online. Our committed volunteers support and inspire the community, and continually update the sound knowledge required to help them. Learn more and ask your questions Toronto Master Gardeners – Helping Gardeners.

Join Toronto Botanical Garden
Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.
To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Kokedama in the Terrarium | at 10 a.m. AND 1 p.m.
2023-12-02 10:00 - 14:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
‘Moss ball bonsai,’ Kokedama is the Japanese art of planting without pots. A ball of soil or clay is covered with moss is used to support the plant’s roots. Considered to be cheerful, peaceful, and calm, this charming design style began in the seventeen century. Perfect in small spaces, Kokedama are often presented on decorative plates, wood branches, or stone but they can also be suspended in the air with the help of a cord. In this workshop, you’ll learn the history of this art, get an introduction to moss (an often ignored member of the plant kingdom), and learn to make your own beautiful kokedama. An unusual and low-maintenance hostess or holiday present!

All materials required will be provided to create two kokedama balls per participant. If you would like to purchase more plants, please visit our Garden Shop. The workshop is not affiliated with the Certificate in Floral Design.

Saturday, December 2, 2023Session 1: 10 to 11:30 a.m.Session 2: 1 to 2:30 p.m.Public $62, Members $55 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

REGISTER TODAY

About Lil TaggartLil Taggart is an experienced and creative designer and instructor in Floral Arts. She is also an accredited Floral Design Judge and has competed on an international level as well as domestically. She serves on the board of Canada Blooms, co-chairs the staging for the Toronto Flower Show, is past president of the Georgetown Horticultural Society, and is a member of The Garden Club of Toronto.

Join Toronto Botanical GardenJoin the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Read about our Refund Policy and Code of Conduct.

This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 30, 2023 at noon.

Terrarium Workshop in the Terrarium | at 11 a.m. AND 1 p.m.
2023-12-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us in our new 17′ Terrarium for a workshop on creating your own succulent terrarium. Our succulent expert will guide you to make your living, growing art and you’ll learn about the habit and how to care for over 40 varieties of succulents. Our human-size terrarium is the perfect setting to fully immerse yourself in the world of terrariums.

Whether you are a beginner or a succulent expert, this class is suitable for all skill levels and everyone over 10 years old. Vivian will provide easy-to-follow instructions and you’ll take home a living work of art, perfect for gifting or admiring at your own home.

All plants are grown with love, locally at the nVI Garden Greenhouse. All materials are provided, bring garden gloves if you’d like.

Sunday, December 3, 2023Session 1: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Session 2: 1 to 2:30 p.m.Public $65, Members $58 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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About Vivian LiVivian and Nick launched nVi Garden in 2016 where they focused on selling small planters and succulent soils. They only had a small table of succulents that they carefully propagated for sale. With their success in capturing the hearts of many customers, this plant-loving couple decided to take their business to the next level. In 2017, nVi Gardens was officially rebranded to focus on selling the most sought-after, and rare succulents. What started as a small poly greenhouse has now grown to a 2800 sqft space where succulents are constantly propagating year-round to ensure customers can find something in every season! With the plant trends evolving through the years (especially during the pandemic), nVi Garden has also started to include foliage, air plants, and cactus to ensure that there’s something for everyone. If you would like to learn more about nVi Gardens, visit nvigarden.com.

Join Toronto Botanical Garden as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

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This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

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Botanical Watercolour in the Terrarium
2023-12-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us in our magical 17′ terrarium for a one-of-a-kind watercolour painting class! Our experienced instructor will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating lovely botanical watercolour paintings.

Our new Giant Terrarium provides the perfect setting for creating a tranquil atmosphere, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the world of watercolour painting.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this class is suitable for all skill levels. Our instructor will provide easy-to-follow instructions, demonstrations, and personalized feedback to ensure everyone leaves with a finished work of art.

All materials are provided (you are welcome to bring your favorite brush) and all skill levels are welcome.

Session 1: Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Session 2: Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Public $57, Members $50 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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About Alicia Spence

Alicia Spence is a Toronto-based artist and instructor, specializing in lettering, painting and mixed media. She loves sharing what she’s learned as a self-taught artist in creative workshops at the Toronto Botanical Garden and across Southern Ontario.

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Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!
