Toronto Botanical Garden

Mini Holiday Succulent House
2023-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Winter Children's Story Time with TPL (Several Times Available)
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.

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
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.
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: 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, 2024-02-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-29 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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Join 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!

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, 2024-02-16 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

Register Now

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
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.

Modern Design
2024-02-07 18:00 - 2024-02-28 21:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Get ready to dive into the world of Modern Design florals with Margaret Taylor.

Learn about the ground-breaking designs developed in the freedom-seeking 1960s such as modern line, modern mass and modern layer. These designs are stylish and sophisticated and bridge the traditional with the future and abstract.

Prerequisites: Fundamentals I and Fundamentals 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

Wednesday, February 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 6 to 9 p.m.

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

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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.
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, February 5 at 12 p.m.

(ONLINE) Design Next Year's Winter Garden
2024-02-07 19:00 - 20:30
Get inspired to create a great garden to admire in winter aka a ‘winter garden’!

In the long, dark days of winter, does your landscape need livening up? Learn about a wide range of options for adding visual interest to the winter garden–architectural features like arches & obelisks, hardscaping like stonewalls, handsome or whimsical furniture, sculpture & ornaments, bird feeders & houses, water features and eye-catching containers. Also covered are a variety or native plants as well as well-behaved old favourites that provide winter interest. Pick up lots of ideas about how to use them in your own garden within your budget.

Wednesday, Februay 7, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

$5 Members, $10 Public, Free for self-identifying equity deserving.

This is an online event. A link will be sent to all registrants before the event.

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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. 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.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 7 at 2 p.m.
We appreciate your support and cooperation!

Valentine’s Day Succulent Heart Workshop
2024-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us and create a one-of-a-kind succulent heart for your loved one at our Valentine’s Day Succulent Heart Workshop!

Succulent specialist & designer, Molly Shannon, will lead you through a relaxing and enjoyable succulent arranging experience that offers fun and therapeutic value. The workshop begins with an introduction to succulent care and designing with succulents, followed by hands-on designing of a heart-shaped planter with mini succulent plants!

All materials required to create your own Succulent Heart will be provided, including planter pot, specialty succulent soil, mini succulents, and care instruction cards. Please bring your own gardening gloves if needed.

Monday, February 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Registration: Public $67, Members $57 (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 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.

Beeswax Candle Making 101
2024-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Learn how to make three different kinds of beautiful beeswax candles: rolled sheets, dipped tapers, and poured mold candles.

Did you know that the flame of a beeswax candle is as close to pure sunlight as you can get? Moreover, beeswax is non-toxic, burns cleanly, and fragrances the air in a beautiful honey aromatherapy experience. Learn how honey bees produce beeswax and learn tips and techniques to make different kinds of beautiful beeswax candles: rolled sheets, dipped tapers, and poured mould candles. All participants will take home four candles made in class.

Program price includes all materials.

Saturday, February 17, 10:00 to 12:00 p.m.

Member $90 Public $100 (plus taxes and fees)

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About Oliver Couto
Oliver Couto is a longstanding member of the Ontario Beekeepers Association and a former Co-Chair of the Toronto Beekeepers Collective and an instructor of introductory beekeeping courses at the Toronto Botanical Garden. He is the producer of The Sacred Bee film series that gently unites the world’s religions through the paradigm of the honeybee. He practices Apitherapy; the ancient branch of beekeeping to do with the health benefits of the products of the hive. He is owner of The Bee Shop located in Toronto’s west end and has been a beekeeper for over 20 years.
Join Toronto Botanical Garden
Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !
Safe Program Access

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.
Registration Deadline: Friday February 9, noon.

Beeswax Candle Making 101 (Second Session)
2024-02-17 14:00 - 16:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Learn how to make three different kinds of beautiful beeswax candles: rolled sheets, dipped tapers, and poured mould candles.

Did you know that the flame of a beeswax candle is as close to pure sunlight as you can get? Moreover, beeswax is non-toxic, burns cleanly, and fragrances the air in a beautiful honey aromatherapy experience. Learn how the honey bees produce beeswax and learn tips and techniques to make different kinds of beautiful beeswax candles: rolled sheets, dipped tapers, and poured mould candles. All participants will take home four candles made in class.

Program price includes all materials.

Saturday, February 17, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Member $90 Public $100 (plus taxes and fees)

Register Today

About Oliver Couto
Oliver Couto is a longstanding member of the Ontario Beekeepers Association and a former Co-Chair of the Toronto Beekeepers Collective and an instructor of introductory beekeeping courses at theToronto Botanical Garden. He is producer of The Sacred Bee film series that gently unites the world’s religions through the paradigm of the honeybee. He practices Apitherapy; the ancient branch of beekeeping to do with the health benefits of the products of the hive. He is the owner of The Bee Shop located in Toronto’s west end and has been a beekeeper for over 20 years.
Join Toronto Botanical Garden
Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !
Safe Program Access

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.
Registration Deadline: Friday February 9, noon.

Mindfulness, Meditation, and Movement
2024-02-21 19:00 - 20:30 | 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

Wednesday, February 21, 7:00 to 8:30 p.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: Tuesday February 20, 2024 at 12 pm

Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 2
2024-03-04 18:00 - 2024-03-25 21:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
In this follow up to Classic Design Fundamentals 1, you will enrich your understanding of traditional design.

Join Lil Taggart in this follow up to Classic Design Fundamentals I and enrich your understanding of traditional design, a style which is used in contemporary settings with sophistication. You will gain deeper knowledge of both plant material and design. You will learn colour theory: the importance of colour and how to create different colour harmonies. You will explore the concept and importance of asymmetry in a design and how this can be used to great effect. Discover a new design style each week: a hand tied bouquet, a vertical line design, a Hogarth Curve and an asymmetrical mass design.

Prerequisite: Fundamentals I

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

Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2024 from 6 to 9 p.m.

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

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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: March 1, 2024 at 12 p.m.
