Toronto Botanical Garden

"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 Avenue East, 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
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Safe Program Access

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

TBG Lecture: 30 Years on a Sand Dune with Jeff Mason
2023-11-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, 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.

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

Program Access

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

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

Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 15, noon.

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Millean Kung

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

Registration Deadline: Friday, November 15, 12 noon

Safe Program Access

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

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

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

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

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

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About Toronto Master Gardeners (TMG)

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

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

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

Safe Program Access

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

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

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

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

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

Free, Drop-In.

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

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

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

Safe Program Access

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Kokedama in the Terrarium | at 10 a.m. AND 1 p.m.
2023-12-02 10:00 - 14:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence 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 is covered with moss is used to support the plant’s roots. Considered to be cheerful, peaceful, and calm, this charming design style began in the seventeen century. Perfect in small spaces, Kokedama are often presented on decorative plates, wood branches, or stone but they can also be suspended in the air with the help of a cord. In this workshop, you’ll learn the history of this art, get an introduction to moss (an often ignored member of the plant kingdom), and learn to make your own beautiful kokedama. An unusual and low-maintenance hostess or holiday present!

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

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

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

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

Safe Program Access

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

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

Read about our Refund Policy and Code of Conduct.

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Safe Program Access

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About Alicia Spence

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

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

Winter Holiday Centrepiece Workshop | at 5 p.m. AND 6:30 p.m.
2023-12-06 17:00 - 19:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us in our magical 17′ terrarium to craft an elegant and timeless winter holiday centerpiece! It’s ideal as a hostess gift, a present for a loved one, or a treat for yourself. Natural (real) cotton, magnolia, and cedar evoke a wintery festiveness in a timeless brass vase. Our Giant Terrarium, along with your centerpiece, is sure to leave a lasting, memorable impression. Note: The final piece will be 10 x 10″ or 22 x 22 cm.

Please bring secateurs or sharp kitchen scissors. Gloves are not mandatory but bring your own if you’d like.

Wednesday, December 6Session 1: 5 to 6 p.m.Session 2: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Public $88, Members $78 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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About Jung Woo

Jung Woo, an accomplished botanical designer since 2004, has established a remarkable portfolio by creating prototypes for many nursery designs (from big box to independent), designing for both local and international celebrities (including nobility!), and teaching novice and experienced botanical designers.

Jung’s designs reflect her profound understanding of the natural world. She seamlessly combines different textures, colors, and forms to create captivating displays that evoke a sense of wonder and tranquility. Her attention to detail and meticulous approach ensures that every element of her designs is thoughtfully curated, resulting in botanical arrangements that leave a lasting impression.

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

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

Safe Program Access

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

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

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Winter Children's Story Time with TPL (Several Times Available)
2023-12-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-12-16 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-12-16 13:00 - 13:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us as Children’s Story Time continues with Toronto Public Library and Toronto Botanical Garden

TPL and TBG have partnered to bring back storytime! Relaunched, and back by popular demand, come join us in the Weston Family Library for children’s nature and garden story time with rhymes, and songs! All ages are welcome! Please note, caregivers must stay with participants during the program. These programs are drop-in, and free, but we love to know you are coming!

Friday, December 8, at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, December 16, at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 p.m.

Registration: FREE

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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.

Mini Holiday Succulent House
2023-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 cute 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.

Wednesday, December 13, 6 to 8 p.m.

Public $65, Members $58 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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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/

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

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

Safe Program Access

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

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

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Thursday Afternoon, Drop-in Board Games, Puzzles, and more!
2023-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us Thursday afternoons for a fun-filled session of drop-in board games, puzzles, and more – the perfect opportunity to unwind!

Winter Blooms - Family Drop-in Day
2023-12-16 11:00 - 16:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Drop into the Children’s Centre for some green holiday activities and visit the Weston Family Library for story time.

Author Talk: Garden: Exploring the Horticultural World with Matthew Biggs
2023-12-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
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 a signed bookplate, for themselves or as the perfect holiday gift! Don’t miss out on this exciting event!

Sunday, December 17, 1 to 2:30 p.m.Public $5, TBG Member FREE (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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All those who purchase Garden at the TBG Garden Shop will receive complimentary access to this inspiring talk!

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About Matthew BiggsBased in the UK, Matthew is a graduate of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and is a well-known British gardener, broadcaster, and author of 15 gardening and plant-related books. He is a panel member on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time and author of the children’s book, A Home for Every Plant.

Join the Toronto Botanical GardenJoin 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.

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Winter Fit Workout
2024-01-09 10:00 - 2024-02-27 11:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Move easily into Winter 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, January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 (8 Sessions), 10 to 11 a.m.Public $120 (+ tax) TBG Member $96 (+tax)If you are interested in a Trial Class, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca for more information.

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 busily 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 January 8, 2024 at 12 pm

Miniature, Small, and Large Floral Design
2024-01-10 18:00 - 2024-01-31 21:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us and learn about how to best utilize space in your designs!

By focusing on the size of various designs this course will illuminate questions of scale, proportion, and the use of space in design. The elements can be used surprisingly differently in different sizes of arrangements. Choosing plant material for your design can be challenging and creative mechanics may be needed to make it all work. But, above all, this course is fun!

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

Prerequisites: Floral Design Fundamentals 1 & 2

Program Schedule

Wednesday, January 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Public $240, Members $190 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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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.
R ead 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, January 8 at 12 p.m.

(SOLD OUT) Embroidered Botany: Workshop with Amanda McCavour
2024-01-13 10:30 - 16:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
In this brand-new offering, Amanda McCarvour will share the techniques she has developed to create ethereal sculptures. Her work explores an often-overlooked side of embroidery: the structural possibilities versus the inherent fragility of thread. This full-day workshop will explore machine and hand embroidery to create botanical designs that explore texture and color.

Students will trace a botanical design from a series of provided drawings and will translate this into textile with collaging threads, wool, and yarns with stitched lines. Students will learn how to work with water soluble stabilizers and will explore texture, pattern, and line with hand embroidery to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Running stitch, chain stitch, couching stitch, French knots, and seed stitches will add color and interest.

Beginners are welcome, no experience is necessary, all skills and techniques will be taught. Tea will be provided, please bring your lunch. All materials are included.

Saturday, January 13, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration: Public $170, Members $155 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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About Amanda McCavour
Amanda McCavour is a Canadian artist who works with stitches to create large-scale embroidered installations.
Her immersive installations speak to themes of memory, environment, colour, and line. She is interested in finding connections between scientific research and decorative patterns found in textiles and wallpaper. Her lace-like pieces are made by sewing into fabric that dissolves in water. When the fabric is dissolved, the thread drawings interlock together even without a base. Plants and their ecologies are similarly linked—a biological network is a bound system that sustains a community of plants.
McCavour holds a BFA from York University and an MFA in Fibers and Material Studies from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. McCavour shows her work in galleries nationally and internationally and has completed residencies at Harbourfront Centre’s Textile Studio in Toronto, and the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture in Dawson City, Yukon. She has been recognized by the Ontario Crafts Council, The Canada Council for the Arts, The Handweavers and Spinners Guild of America, The Ontario Society of Artists, The Surface Design Association, and The Embroiderers Guild of America.

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.

(ONLINE) Botanical Gardens, Living Museums: TBG’s Indoor Plant Collection
2024-01-17 19:00 - 20:30 | ON
Join Lead Horticulturist Leslie Hockley to learn the answer to all your questions about the TBG’s tropical indoor plants.

Why are there so many plants inside the Toronto Botanical Garden, what are they and who cares for them?

Botanical Gardens have existed in many forms for thousands of years. Some of the earliest formal gardens were the sixteenth-century medicinal Physic Gardens of Italy. Today botanical gardens can have a wide variety of missions and functions, from education, conservation, research, and leisure. They are typically defined as a space that is open to the public that displays a curated collection of plants that are documented and/or labelled, and may be accompanied by a library, herbarium, arboretum, or greenhouse.

Toronto Botanical Garden is home to many different garden areas which showcase ornamental and native plantings, a teaching demonstration garden, and display beds. Inside of our main building the Horticulture department has been growing a new collection of plants that are tropical in nature. Join Lead Horticulturist Leslie Hockley to learn the answer to all your questions about the TBG’s tropical indoor plants.

Wednesday, January 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Public $15, TBG members $5 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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About Leslie Hockley
TBG’s Lead Horticulturist, Leslie Hockley has nearly ten years of horticulture industry experience. Her expertise ranges from garden and lawn maintenance to nursery production, annual design, and tree care. She is passionate about public gardens and plant records. She’s interned at the Denver Botanic Gardens in Colorado and most recently she’s worked as a Plant Records and Mapping Technician at the University of British Columbia’s Botanical Garden. Leslie studied horticulture at Humber College and at the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture.
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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 !
Online Program Access
Please note that this program 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: Tuesday, January 16 at 12:00pm.

Thursday Afternoon, Drop-in Board Games, Puzzles, and more!
2024-01-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, 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!

This is a FREE event. Please note registration is not required but we would love to know you are planning to attend!

Thursdays, January 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18, 25; 1-4 p.m.

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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.

Children's Story Time with Toronto Public Library
2024-01-19 10:30 - 11:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us as Children’s Story Time continues with Toronto Public Library and Toronto Botanical Garden

TPL and TBG have partnered to bring back storytime! Relaunched, and back by popular demand, come join us in the Weston Family Library for children’s nature and garden story time with rhymes, and songs! All ages are welcome! Please note, caregivers must stay with participants during the program. These programs are drop-in, and free, but we love to know you are coming!

Friday, January 19, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Registration: FREE

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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.

Painted Birch Glass Plate Workshop
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Learn how to design and create a birch bark design glass plate!

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 birch bark 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. The perfect gift for a loved one!!

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.

Notes: Your piece will be taken off-site to be fired and will be ready for pick up 3-4 weeks later. Samples of birch glass plates are in TBG’s Garden Shop and other pieces are available for purchase!

Saturday, January 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Public $125, Members $115 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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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, January 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
2024-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 | ON
Join us with TRCA to learn about their special design programs focused on Climate Change resilience and action-oriented initiatives

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, January 23 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Public $15, TBG members $10 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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 program 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, January 22 at 12:00pm.

Register Today

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 program 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, January 22 at 12:00pm.

Mindfulness, Meditation, and Movement
2024-01-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for an immersive experience of mindfulness, meditation, and movement.

What is mindfulness, how can it help you, and how do you do it? What’s the difference between mindfulness and meditation? How can movement connect these concepts?

This session with physiotherapist Susan Czyzo will begin by providing a relatable introduction to mindfulness. We will explore its meaning, purpose, and relevance in our modern lives. By breaking down the abstract nature of mindfulness, participants will gain a clearer understanding of its essence. Meditation is a fundamental aspect of mindfulness. During the workshop, participants will be guided through various meditation techniques to connect with the present moment. Grounded in her deep knowledge of the body, physiotherapy and pilates, Susan will help you connect with and become more deeply aware of your physical body and emotions through gentle movement. To deepen the learning experience, time will be allocated for group discussion. Participants will have the opportunity to share their insights, ask questions, and reflect on their experiences with mindfulness. This communal aspect will foster a sense of belonging and support among participants. Whether you are a beginner or seeking to reinvigorate your mindfulness practice, this workshop offers a valuable opportunity for personal growth and well-being.

Wear comfortable clothing and remember to bring a yoga mat and water bottle.

Program Schedule

Saturday, January 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Public $28, TBG Members $25 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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About Susan Czyzo
Susan Czyzo supports adults in living active, mindful and grounded lives so that they can do what they love and lead meaningful lives. Susan does this through mindfulness coaching and teaching, physiotherapy, and Pilates. Her approach to health and healing is an active and holistic one. She wants to leave her clients feeling secure and inspired to take action toward better physical and mental health. Knowing that most of us lead busy lives, Susan strives to help her clients make shifts that are accessible and sustainable, and to pass on the tools they can use long after she stops working with them. A lover of the outdoors, Susan believes that when we take care of our health, we’re also helping to take care of the planet.
https://groundedphysiotherapy.ca/
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:

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: Friday January 26, 2024 at 12 pm

Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 1
2024-02-06 18:00 - 2024-02-27 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.

C ourse 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

Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Public $240, Members $190 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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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.
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.
R ead 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, February 1 at 12 p.m.
