Toronto Botanical Garden

Farmers Market at the Garden
2023-10-05 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Our farmers market at Toronto Botanical Garden is produced in partnership with Appletree Markets and Events. Our weekly market will take place weekly on Thursdays, from 3 to 7 p.m.
We are excited to bring you the freshest local produce, artisanal products, and unique food items from farmers and small businesses in the Greater Toronto Area. Our market is located at the entrance, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Garden. Our vendors are carefully selected to ensure that we offer the highest quality products to our customers. From organic fruits and vegetables to grass-fed meats, freshly baked goods, and gourmet treats, we have something for everyone. We believe in creating a vibrant community space where everyone can come together to support local businesses, enjoy good food, and connect with nature.
As part of our weekly offering, we’ll have themed programming, FREE drop-in family activities (4 to 7 p.m.), and a FREE gardening advice clinic provided by the Toronto Master Gardeners. Our goal is to promote healthier and more sustainable ways to live in the city. We invite you to join us every week and discover the amazing flavors and products that the Greater Toronto Area has to offer. Our market is open rain or shine, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Featured vendors (Some vendors come bi-weekly or we have special guest vendors so watch our Instagram for current offerings)

Albion Hill Farms
Alma Bakery
Baked by Kelly
Cacaitos
Elaine Farms
Foggy River Farms (starting July 13th)
Left Field Brewery
Ostrich Land Farms
Saha Cuisine
Stoic Beauty
Sambrosa Farms
Souperwell
Trillium Organic Farm
Morfosoaps
Mad Mexican
Veliotiko Olive Oil
Vodkow

Interested in becoming a vendor, partner, collaborator, or sponsor at our Farmers Market?
Click here to fill out our online application with Appletree Markets and Events.

P.A. Day Camp
2023-10-06 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Join TBGKids for fun-filled exploration at our nature camps! Your kids will unplug and reconnect with nature in the Teaching Garden and Wilket Creek ravine, and make nature crafts in TBG’s cozy nature classroom. Camps will start and end in The James Boyd Children’s Centre at the Toronto Botanical Garden. For Kids 5 to 10 years of age.
Experience camp fun in a day at TBG’s nature-themed PA Day Camps! The theme for Friday, October 6 is Garden-to-Table, where will explore the Teaching Garden and the nearby Wilket Creek ravine, prepare a Fall-inspired tasty creation, and plant herbs to take home. See PA Day Camp dates below and their themes!

Camp Schedule:

October 6, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Garden-to-Table
November 17, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Wilderness Adventure
December 8, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Animals in the Urban City

Registration Fees: P.A. Day Camp: Full day $60
Become a member and SAVE. TBG Family Members receive 10% off all camp programs and extended care. Family members will receive a discount code in their inboxes. For questions about your membership contact: membership@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Busy schedule? Before and after care is available for summer camps. TBGKids staff will provide supervision for free play and light recreational games, crafts, and nature activities. Drop off campers as early as 8 a.m. and pick up as late as 5 p.m. $60 per camper, per week ($48 for a short week). Sign up for extended care when you register for camp.
Please note: You will receive a link to complete a registration form in your email. Please fill this out at least one week prior to camp. If you have any questions about the camp or your registration link please email education@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Camp Refund Policy. Refunds for camps will only be offered when requests are made four weeks prior to the program start date. If the Toronto Botanical Garden cancels a program, attendees will be notified by email and receive a full refund.

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TBG Lecture: Botanical Inspiration + Footwear
2023-10-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Thursday Afternoon, Drop-in Board Games, Puzzles, and more!
2023-10-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-23 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us in the Weston Family Library for drop-in games, puzzles, and more. Want to play a game with friends, colour something botanical, or sit quietly making a puzzle? These informal afternoons let you enjoy the library while you play and learn!

Thursdays, October 12, 19, 26; November 9, 16, 23, 30; December 7, 14, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Registration: FREE
Please note registration is not required but we would love to know you are planning to attend!

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

• 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.

Author Talk: Imagine a Garden with Rina Singh
2023-10-14 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Elf School
2023-10-23 00:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Looking to add some extra magic to your child’s holiday season? Join TBGKids Elf School for half-day drop-off programs for kids ages 5-10. During Elf School, children will create a sustainable craft wrapped in eco-friendly materials and enjoy a day of fun games. Your little elf will be coming home with lots of cheerful holiday spirit and a present to give to someone they love. Reserve your child’s spot today and let them discover the joy of the season with our Nature Educators while you enjoy your holiday preparations. Each session will have a different take-home present – so you are welcome to sign up for both sessions!
Dates: Saturday, November 25 and/or Sunday, December 17
Time: 12 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $45 per session

Late Autumn Keep Fit Workout
2023-10-24 10:00 - 2023-11-21 11:00 (America/Toronto) | 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 (America/Toronto) | 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 (America/Toronto) | 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 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Fall Leaf Linocut (SOLD OUT)
2023-11-04 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | 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

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fall-leaf-linocut-tickets-671769489627

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

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.

Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 1
2023-11-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

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, November 6 at 12 p.m.

Kokedama: Japanese Moss Ball Design (SOLD OUT)
2023-11-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | 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 (America/Toronto) | 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 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Tafelmusik at the Garden: Making Herself Heard
2023-11-12 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Celebrating the creativity and artistry of women in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Making Herself Heard brings us the music of baroque women whose renown as composers and performers was all but ignored in the annals of history. In bringing their work out of the shadows, we discover in a fresh, “new” soundscape in the works of Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Isabella Leonarda, Marianne Martinez, and the enigmatic Mrs. Philarmonica.

Geneviève Gilardeau & Cristina Zacharias, violins
Michael Unterman, cello
Charlotte Nediger, harpsichord

Program

Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre Sonate en trio
Isabella Leonarda Sonata for violin & continuo, op. 16, no. 12
Marianne Martinez Andante for solo harpsichord
Mrs. Philarmonica Sonata for 2 violins, cello & continuo

Sunday, November 12, from 2 to 3:15 p.m.Public $25TBG Members and Tafelmusik Subscribers $23 (plus fees and HST)General Admission Seating

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Group SalesBring your group of 10 or more to this event and take advantage of great savings. For more information on Group Sales, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.

Accessible SeatingA designated accessible seating area will be available in the hall. Please come early to arrange your spot. For more information on Accessible Seating, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.

Support PersonThe support person who accompanies a patron with special needs is eligible for a complimentary ticket/admission. Support person tickets/admission are subject to availability. For more information on Accessible Services at our venues or support persons, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.

About Tafelmusik

Tafelmusik is one of the world’s leading period-instrument ensembles, performing on instruments and in styles appropriate for the era of the music. Renowned for dynamic, engaging, and soulful performances, Tafelmusik performs for audiences across Toronto and digital audiences around the world, and is Canada’s most toured orchestra, having performed in more than 350 cities in 32 countries. The critically acclaimed Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, and its director Ivars Taurins, often share the stage with the orchestra. Tafelmusik’s recordings on the Sony, CBC Records, Analekta, and Tafelmusik Media labels have garnered ten JUNOs and numerous international recording prizes.

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.

SECOND SESSION - "Make and Take" a Pamphlet Stitch Book with Liz Menard
2023-11-15 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | 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
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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.
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 (America/Toronto) | 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 (America/Toronto) | 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.

P.A. Day Camp
2023-11-17 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Join TBGKids for fun-filled exploration at our nature camps! Your kids will unplug and reconnect with nature in the Teaching Garden and Wilket Creek ravine, and make nature crafts in TBG’s cozy nature classroom. Camps will start and end in The James Boyd Children’s Centre at the Toronto Botanical Garden. For Kids 5 to 10 years of age.
Camp Schedule:

January 18, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
February 16, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 19, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 7, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration Fees: P.A. Day Camp: Full day $60
Become a member and SAVE. TBG Family Members receive 10% off all camp programs and extended care. Family members will receive a discount code in their inboxes. For questions about your membership contact: membership@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Busy schedule? Before and after care is available for summer camps. TBGKids staff will provide supervision for free play and light recreational games, crafts, and nature activities. Drop off campers as early as 8 a.m. and pick up as late as 5 p.m. $60 per camper, per week ($48 for a short week). Sign up for extended care when you register for camp.
Please note: You will receive a link to complete a registration form in your email. Please fill this out at least one week prior to camp. If you have any questions about the camp or your registration link please email education@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Camp Refund Policy. Refunds for camps will only be offered when requests are made four weeks prior to the program start date. If the Toronto Botanical Garden cancels a program, attendees will be notified by email and receive a full refund.

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Floral Fused Glass Tea Light Holder Workshop
2023-11-18 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Holiday Market 2023
2023-11-24 00:00 - 2023-12-17 23:59, 2023-11-24 12:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-25 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Go green this holiday season by visiting the Annual Toronto Botanical Garden Holiday Market, an eco-minded, nature-inspired, relaxed shopping experience. Admission is FREE.
Dates:
Weekend #1: November 24 to 26, 2023
Weekend #2: December 15 to 17, 2023
Times: Friday: 2 to 8 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Are you a Member? You’ll enjoy early access on Fridays from 12 to 2 p.m. before the market opens to the public. Not a member? Join today!
CLICK HERE FOR THE HOLIDAY MARKET VENDOR LIST AND PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Holiday Market Highlights:

Local Vendors

Pre and Post shopping noshing

Garden Shop

Walk in the Woods

Warm Vibes

Giant Terrarium

Suspended Landscape

Elf School

SHOP LOCAL
Over 100 local vendors will showcase their planet-friendly and botanically-themed products. Click here for the full vendor listing and program schedule.
GREEN LIVING
The Garden Shop will offer a wide selection of holiday home décor, nature-based gifts for kids, fresh seasonal greens, amaryllis, and paperwhite bulbs. The Toronto Master Gardeners will also be offering a FREE Garden Advice Clinic.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

It’s Garden Day on November 26 – Take a break from shopping with a garden chat from the Toronto Master Gardeners. Learn how to care for your new poinsettia, paperwhite, amaryllis and Christmas cactus and the best garden tools gifts. Garden Chats ill take place in the Weston Family Library at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
It’s Family Day on Saturday, December 16 – Drop into the Children’s Centre for some green holiday activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m and visit the Weston Family Library for a 30-minute story time at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., or 1 p.m.
It’s Book-Lovers Day on Sunday, December 17 – At 1 p.m. join us at the TBG for a talk via Zoom with Matthew Biggs, author of Garden: Exploring the Horticultural World. Garden takes readers on a journey across continents and cultures to discover the endless ways artists and image-makers have found inspiration in gardens and horticulture throughout history (Phaidon Press, 2023). Attendees will enjoy holiday refreshments, and will have the chance to purchase Garden, with signed book plate, for themselves or as the perfect holiday gift! Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Also, don’t miss visiting the Weston Family Libary which will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and browse Canada’s largest privately held botanical and horticultural collection.

WARM VIBES
Cozy up around the outdoor firepit, and roast some marshmallows. S’more kits can be purchased from the Garden Shop. We’ve also curated a Winter Blooms Spotify Playlist for your enjoyment.
GIANT TERRARIUM
This 17′ human-size terrarium will be filled with tropical plants and will host a series of warming experiences throughout the festival. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience this indoor oasis. Inquire to book this unique space for a private event or classes with seating for up to 12 guests
GRAB A BITE
Recharge by grabbing a snack from the food trucks or the TBG Bloom Cafe, serving up hot beverages and light bites for post and pre-shopping noshing on the second floor with dining and relaxed seating surrounded by tropical plants.
SUSPENDED LANDSCAPE
Canadian embroidery artist Amanda McCavour reimagines the Toronto Botanical Garden’s soaring second-floor mezzanine as a field of floating flowers, blending fantasy and document, imagination, and observation. The installation shifts the perspective of a traditional prairie, inviting viewers to walk underneath—rather than through—a floating field of flowers.
REGISTER TODAY

For directions to the Toronto Botanical Garden click here.
For parking information click here.
Interested in joining us as a member or activation partner? We’d love to hear from you. Join our Wait List.
Vendor Applications – Join our Waitlist for 2023 or express your interest in our 2024 market.
The Holiday Market is hosted in partnership with For the Love of Markets

Elf School
2023-11-25 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Looking to add some extra magic to your child’s holiday season? Join TBGKids Elf School for half-day drop-off programs for kids ages 5 to 10. During Elf School, children will create a sustainable craft wrapped in eco-friendly materials and enjoy a day of fun games. Your little elf will be coming home with lots of cheerful holiday spirit and a present to give to someone they love. Reserve your child’s spot today and let them discover the joy of the season with our Nature Educators while you enjoy your holiday preparations.
Dates: Saturday, November 25 and/or Sunday, December 17
Time: 12 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $45 per session
Each session will have a different take-home present – so you are welcome to sign up for both sessions!
REGISTER TODAY
