Books and Beyond
2023-06-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
About this event

Get the most out of your membership by learning more about the resources available to you at the Weston Family Library, Canada’s largest privately held botanical and horticultural collection. Members enjoy borrowing privileges from our catalogue of over 10,000 titles including books, magazines, digital resources, reference services, and a children’s collection. Meet our new Librarian, Robin Rakowsky, who will provide an overview of our library services, offer book recommendations, and speak about library programs. Bring your questions and a book bag!

Session 1: Thursday, June 22 at 10 to 11 a.m.

Session 2: Thursday, June 22 at 6 to 7 p.m.

Program Fee: Free

A﻿bout Librarian Robin Rakowsky

Robin Rakowsky graduated with a Masters of Information Studies from the University of Toronto in 1999. She also holds a certification in Professional Floral Design from Seneca College, which she received in 2018. She has worked in public, school, and special libraries, and has professional experience in floral design and with volunteers.

The Weston Family Library

Weston Family Library has Canada’s largest privately held botanical and horticultural collection. The Library has many books on connecting with nature and its wonders. The public is welcome to come in and ask us about the library and its membership options! Members enjoy borrowing privileges from our catalogue of over 10,000 titles including books, magazines, digital resources, reference services, and a children’s collection. Members and the public are welcome to browse the collection online or during library hours.

The library is open daily. Click here for current hours.

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.

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Summer Forest Bathing at the Garden (MORNING)
2023-06-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us this summer for a unique forest bathing walk on-site at the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG). Certified Forest Therapy Guide Emma Rooney will lead you on an outdoor experience to stretch your sensory awareness while deepening your connection with nature.

Forest bathing—taking in the forest atmosphere—is a practice that originated in Japan in the 1980s to address burnout caused by the technological boom. Now, the practice has inspired people all over the world to connect with nearby nature. You will learn about some of the benefits of forest therapy and be gently guided in the practice. As you walk leisurely through TBG’s grounds, you’ll receive gentle prompts to help fully engage your senses—seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching the nature surrounding you. Immerse yourself in the new season and deepen your relationship with the wild things in our city.

The walk ends with a seasonal tea, where we’ll share some poetry to allow the experience to sink in. Don’t miss your chance to try forest bathing for yourself in a beautiful outdoor setting! Leave with ideas for getting outside at any time of the year and feeling the benefits of being nurtured by nature.

Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Public $50, Member $40

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/summer-forest-bathing-at-the-garden-morning-session-tickets-625860193687

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, June 23 at 12 p.m.

(CANCELLED) Summer Forest Bathing at the Garden (AFTERNOON)
2023-06-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us this summer for a unique forest bathing walk on-site at the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG). Certified Forest Therapy Guide Emma Rooney will lead you on an outdoor experience to stretch your sensory awareness while deepening your connection with nature.

Forest bathing—taking in the forest atmosphere—is a practice that originated in Japan in the 1980s to address burnout caused by the technological boom. Now, the practice has inspired people all over the world to connect with nearby nature. You will learn about some of the benefits of forest therapy and be gently guided in the practice. As you walk leisurely through TBG’s grounds, you’ll receive gentle prompts to help fully engage your senses—seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching the nature surrounding you. Immerse yourself in the new season and deepen your relationship with the wild things in our city.

The walk ends with a seasonal tea, where we’ll share some poetry to allow the experience to sink in. Don’t miss your chance to try forest bathing for yourself in a beautiful outdoor setting! Leave with ideas for getting outside at any time of the year and feeling the benefits of being nurtured by nature.

Saturday, June 24, 2 to 5 p.m.Public $50, Member $40

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cancelledsummer-forest-bathing-at-the-garden-afternoon-session-tickets-625862219747

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, June 23 at 12 p.m.

Bumble Bee Watch (SOLD OUT)
2023-07-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Discover the diversity of native bees! Learn how to tell a bee from a wasp, and how to identify common bumble bees in the Greater Toronto Area. Then we’ll venture into the Toronto Botanical Garden to collect and identify local bees and learn how to use Bumble Bee Watch! This family program is suitable for children 6+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The program will take place partially indoors and partially outside, please bring appropriate protection.

Sunday, July 9, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.FREE for Public and TBG Members

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bumble-bee-watch-tickets-646676636227

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

Deadline for registration: Friday, July 7, 12 p.m.

Become a TBG Member

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A Toronto Botanical Garden 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 program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Gardening in a Changing Climate
2023-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Climate change is rapidly impacting natural spaces on both a local and global scale, including our yards. This introductory gardening lecture has a focus on climate change resiliency. Our partners at the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority will introduce concepts like rainwater harvesting, native plant gardening, rain gardens and permeable paving. Participants will receive a free e-copy of the Greening Your Grounds Homeowner’s Guide with detailed instructions on how to implement these projects at home!

Tue, Jul 18, 2023, 6 to 8 p.m.Free for Public and TBG Members

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gardening-in-a-changing-climate-tickets-640852796967

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

Become a TBG Member

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A Toronto Botanical Garden 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 program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Summer Succulent Workshop
2023-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Succulent specialist & 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 planter with mini succulent plants!

All materials required to create your own summer succulent planter will be provided, including planter pot, specialty succulent soil, mini succulents, and care instruction cards.

Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Registration: Public $77, Members $70 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/summer-succulent-workshop-tickets-665650006087

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, July 21, 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.

Free Guided Tours: TBG and Edwards Gardens
2023-07-27 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-08-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Explore the Toronto Botanical Garden and Edwards Gardens with a knowledgeable tour guide before our Edwards Music Series Concerts

About this event

Get the most out of your visit to the gardens by booking a tour with a knowledgeable guide. This 60-minute tour includes a guided walk through the intimate themed gardens including the Piet Oudolf Entry Garden Walk, Perennial Border, and Nature’s Garden as well as a stroll into the expansive ravine and beloved Edwards Gardens. You’ll learn about the plants, pollinators, history, and ecological aspects of these beautiful Toronto gardens and wild spaces.

Stay after to enjoy our FREE Edwards Music Series – concerts begin at 7 p.m.! See the full lineup here

PLEASE NOTE

Pre-registration is required.

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

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note tours take place rain or shine, but may be cancelled due to severe weather; lack of attendance; or last-minute tour guide cancellations that are beyond our control.

Kokedama: Japanese Moss Ball Design
2023-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
‘Moss ball bonsai,’ Kokedama is the Japanese art of planting without pots. A ball of soil or clay 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 not affiliated with Certificate in Floral Design.

Wednesday, August 9, 6 to 8 p.m.Public $55, Members $45 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kokedama-japanese-moss-ball-design-tickets-624833071537

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.

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, August 7, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

Advanced Creative Design
2023-08-10 18:00 - 2023-08-31 21:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
This course will build on your knowledge and skills related to the creative design trends begun in the 60s. New designs are still being created which break all the rules of traditional design and extend our scope as designers. We will learn angular design, multi-rhythmic design, tapestry design and transparency design, all of which challenge conventional ideas. Note: Creative Design is a mandatory pre-requisite for this class. Advanced Creative Design can be counted as an elective toward the Floral Design Certificate.

Prerequisites :Fundamentals I and Fundamentals II. Creative Design is a mandatory pre-requisite for this class. Advanced Creative Design can be counted as an elective toward the Floral Design Certificate.

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

Thursdays, August 10, 17, 24, and 31, 6:00 to 9:00 pmPublic $215, Members $170 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/advanced-creative-design-tickets-670993237837

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: Monday, August 7, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

Walk this Way: walk through TBG gardens
2023-09-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Mid-morning walk learning about how to best walk to be less stressful on your body and to enjoy the garden.

We can’t remember a time when we couldn’t walk, but when was the last time you actually thought about walking? It’s not just your feet that take you on that stroll through the garden, it’s a complex working relationship between many parts of the body. Are there tricks we could learn to make walking less stressful on our bodies? Yes! Day one we will talk about the walk – how does your walking compare to the theories of walking? Day two we’ll walk and talk, putting into practice what we’ve learned on a guided tour of the beautiful Toronto Botanical Garden. Join us and rediscover the strength, agility, and joy of walking.

Must be able to walk up the steep incline which takes us to the Teaching Garden.

Program Schedule
Tuesdays, September 5th and 12th, 2023 (2 Sessions), 10 to 11 a.m.

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, outdoor 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 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, September 4, 2023 at 12 pm

Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 1
2023-09-07 18:00 - 2023-09-28 21:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Learn the basics of classic floral design including four styles – a water-viewing design, a centrepiece, a crescent, and a mass design.

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

Thursdays, September 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 6 to 9 p.m.Public $215, Members $170 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

REGISTER TODAY

About Marg Betts

Marg Betts is a Floral Design Judge with accreditation to judge and instruct the craft. Her passions are gardening, plants and her love for creating floral artistry. She is a recent Past President of the Garden Club of Toronto and has also been the Chair of the Toronto Flower Show at Canada Blooms.

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 1 at 12 p.m.

Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes, and Tubers
2023-09-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Learn about geophytes, plants with underground storage, like crocus and daffodils!

When you think about it, most plants we grow have two main parts: above and below the soil. Geophytes are plants that have organs growing below the soil which store energy and nutrients to help the future plant grow the material above the soil. In this workshop you will learn about some popular types of geophytes, including when to plant, harvest, and how to propagate your favorites!

Tuesday, September 12, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Registration: FREE

About Joanna Blanchard

Joanna was introduced to gardening by her father, a horticulture professor and her mother, a plant pathologist! Her earliest memories of gardening include anxiously watching the growth of radishes and annual flowers in her own little plot in the back garden.

When Joanna moved from the UK to Toronto, she purchased a window box for the apartment balcony, several houseplants and of course. a book about gardening. Moving to a house offered more gardening possibilities. Through trial and error, taking courses and attending seminars, she now enjoys sharing her knowledge and stories of her successes and failures. Joanna has been a member of the Toronto Master Gardeners since 2009 and is a past Executive Coordinator. She is currently co-president of the Leaside Garden Society.

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 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.

Lino Reduction Printmaking
2023-09-16 13:00 - 2023-09-30 15:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
For students with previous Linocut experience, this course offers advanced techniques to further your growth as a printmaker. Linocut Reduction printing is a process that enables the creation of multi-colour prints from a single block of Lino. Over 3 sessions, you’ll learn about this approach to relief printmaking and create a small edition of prints using two different colours. Materials included. Please bring an apron or wear old clothing. Please bring your own photos, sketches or designs for inspiration or a phone/tablet for researching ideas.

Saturdays, September 16, 23, 30, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration: Public $150, TBG Members $135 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lino-reduction-printmaking-tickets-671793521507

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, September15th, 12 noon

Birch Glass Plate—Painted Glass Workshop
2023-09-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Birch, one of Canada’s most beautiful trees, is characterized by papery, peeling trunks with distinct horizontal banding. In this session, participants will learn to create a glass plate with a painted birchbark design. Through the process, participants will understand the process of creating paint decorated fused glass – this includes safety, types of glass, co-efficiencies of glass, and the firing of their pieces. These make the most darling presents!
Suitable for absolute beginners. Materials included. Pieces are fired off-site and 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 jewelry, and hair must be tied back.
Note: Samples of birch glass plates are in TBG’s Garden Shop and other pieces are available for purchase!
Sunday, September 17, 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 September 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.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/birch-glass-platepainted-glass-workshop-tickets-682420085847

Soil Matters
2023-09-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Learn all about soil: what it’s made of and how to make it better!

Soil, the biologically active repository of nutrients that supports and grows many plants, is comprised of organic matter, inorganic matter, air, and water. Different combinations of these ‘ingredients’ make for different habitats, in which different plants thrive. In this workshop you will learn the basics of soil composition, the types of soil found naturally in Toronto, how to amend soil to improve fertility and porosity, and what plants work best in the different types of soil!

Tuesday, September 19, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Registration: FREE

About Helen Battersby

Helen Battersby has shared inspiration and images from her travels in Canada, the US, UK, and Europe as an engaging speaker and since 2006 as an award-winning blogger on TorontoGardens.com. In 2017, Helen became co-publisher of The Toronto & Golden Horseshoe Gardener’s Journal; 2022 marked its 30th Edition. In 2021, she was elected National Director (Canada & International) for GardenComm, the industry association for garden communicators.

To her passion for all things gardeny, she brings the visual storytelling panache of a long freelance writing and creative consulting career in the graphic design field, harnessing the power of words and pictures.

A graduate in landscape design at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson), he also holds a horticulture certificate from University of Guelph.

Helen has served as a volunteer for over 18 years with the Toronto Master Gardeners. Her special interest is creating and delivering garden presentations that are accurate, informative and visually engaging.

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 19, 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.

(ONLINE) Rain Gardens 101 Workshop
2023-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | ON
Rain gardens are beautiful outdoor spaces with a lot going on just below the surface. Their special design Upcoming programs focus on Climate Change resilience and action-oriented initiatives absorbs excess rainwater, filtering it as it returns to the soil. Be inspired by beautiful rain gardens while learning how to create the right rain garden for your property.

Tuesday, September 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. Public $15, TBG members and volunteers $10 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/online-rain-gardens-101-workshop-tickets-640863900177

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.

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: Monday, September 18 at 12:00pm.

A Walk in the Garden
2023-09-26 08:30 - 09:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Morning walk with tips on movement and gardening!

Autumn is the best time to walk outside – especially at the beautiful Toronto Botanical Garden. Our invigorating morning walk will include tips on movement and on gardening. Let’s start the day full of energy and inspiration!

Note: Must be able to walk up the steep incline which takes us to the Teaching Garden.

Program Schedule

Tuesdays, September 26, October 3, 10, 17; 8:30-9:30 a.m.

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, outdoor 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 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, September 25, 2023 at 12 p.m.

Early Autumn Keep Fit Workout
2023-09-26 10:00 - 2023-10-17 11:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Move easily into Autumn fitness! You will feel great.

You will practice movements designed to increase balance, agility, alignment, and strength. These exercises are gentle and thoughtful, focusing on whole-body movement to prevent pain, falls, and all-around creakiness. You will feel great after an hour of a little moving, a little stretching, a little weight work, and a whole lot of fun.

Program Schedule

Tuesdays, September 26, October 3, 10, 17 2023 (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/early-autumn-keep-fit-workout-tickets-672732349567

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, September 25, 2023, at 12 pm

Early Autumn 3-D Fitness Workout
2023-09-26 11:30 - 2023-10-17 12:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, 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 Avenue East, 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 Avenue East, 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 Avenue East, 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 Avenue East, 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 Avenue East, 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 Avenue East, 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 Avenue East, 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 Avenue East, 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 Avenue East, 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 Avenue East, 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
