Toronto Botanical Garden

Edwards Summer Music Series: Imbayakunas
2022-07-28 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | ON
The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing contemporary Canadian talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Hosted by TV Personality Mike Chalut.
The concerts take place Thursday nights at 7 p.m. in July and August within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Concerts are held rain or shine (they move indoors in the case of extreme weather). Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis or guests are encouraged to bring their own chair. Generously Supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation.
The Imbayakunas’ music allows the listener to escape on an exotic voyage with traditional Andean Native music infused with Latin and European sounds. Traditional instruments like the pan flutes, rondador, charango, drum, ronrroco and cajas are mixed with newer instruments like the guitar, violin, bandolin and bass creating their unique sound.
Audiences have commented that their distinctive melodies speak to the heart and soul. Some of the rhythms are pensive and incorporate sounds of the natural world while others are upbeat and very danceable. The songs are sung in Spanish and also Quechua (pronounced “kee – chew – ahh”). Themes of the songs are of respect for “Pacha Mama” (mother earth in Quechua), annual Andean festivals, working overseas, love and new romance.
Their musical expression creates an environment that unites us all. The songs are interpretations of our past and the evolution of our culture into the future.

The Imbayakunas music group have won two Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards in Canada, for being the BEST INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS ARTIST in 2014 and 2017.

Guided Tours: Wilket Creek Ravine
2022-07-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-07-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2022-06-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-06-23 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Explore the Toronto Botanical Garden and the Wilket Creek Ravine with a knowledgeable tour guide.

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Guided Tours: TBG and Edwards Gardens
2022-07-22 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-07-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-07-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-07-09 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Explore the Toronto Botanical Garden and Edwards Gardens with a knowledgeable tour guide.

Edwards Summer Music Series: OKAN
2022-07-21 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | ON
The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing contemporary Canadian talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Hosted by TV Personality Mike Chalut.
The concerts take place Thursday nights at 7 p.m. in July and August within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Concerts are held rain or shine (they move indoors in the case of extreme weather). Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis or guests are encouraged to bring their own chair. Generously Supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation.
Taking their name from the word for heart or soul in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, Juno-Award winning OKAN fuses Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms in songs about immigration, courage and love.
Having recently worked with Bomba Estereo, Lido Pimienta, Hilario Duran and Telmary Diaz, OKAN has followed up on their Juno and Canadian Folk Music Award-nominated and Independent Music Award-winning debut album Sombras, with their sophomore release Espiral, (Lulaworld Records, 2020) Earning international acclaim from OkayAfrica, NPR and Songlines, Esprial debuted at the number one position on the !Earshot International charts and was included in CBC Music’s top 20 and NPR’s top 10 Alt Latino’s albums of the year.

Guided Tours: TBG and Edwards Gardens
2022-07-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-07-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-07-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-07-15 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-07-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-07-07 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Explore the Toronto Botanical Garden and Edwards Gardens with a knowledgeable tour guide.

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Edwards Summer Music Series: Johannes Linstead
2022-07-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | ON
The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing contemporary Canadian talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Hosted by TV Personality Mike Chalut.
The concerts take place Thursday nights at 7 p.m. in July and August within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Concerts are held rain or shine (they move indoors in the case of extreme weather). Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis or guests are encouraged to bring their own chair. Generously Supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation.
Canada’s “Guitarist of the Year,” Johannes Linstead has become recognized internationally as one of the best selling guitarists in the Instrumental, New Age, Jazz, and World Music genres.
From having over 350 million streams on Pandora Radio to being named Canada’s “Guitarist of the Year,” to winning eight “Best Album” awards, to seven top-ten US Billboard charting albums, and winning the “People’s Choice” award in the UK, Johannes Linstead has become recognized internationally as one of the best selling guitarists in the Instrumental, New Age, Jazz, and World Music genres.
2021 marks the release of Bohemian Strings, Johannes’ 11th studio album. The album brings together musicians from many diverse ethnic backgrounds, including Greece, Palestine, France, Canada, Australia, Iran, and the Dominican Republic, creating a unique listening experience, with emotional ballads and upbeat rumbas. Latin percussion, Middle Eastern violin, and raspy Gypsy vocals add a distinct spice to this very colorful album.
Bohemian Strings is Johannes’s first full release since his 2017 Billboard-charting release, Azul. True to form, the album is full of gorgeous melodies, infectious rhythms, and the incredible jaw-dropping guitar work that has earned Johannes the awe and respect of guitar aficionados throughout his two-decade career. The music whisks the listener through the quaint back alleys of southern France, to the hidden taverns of Moorish Spain and the Mediterranean, with many musical surprises along the way.
In December 2019, Johannes’ holiday song, Tropical Christmas, became a verified hit on US radio, charting at #1 for two weeks as the “Most Added” song on the Top 40 New Music Weekly Chart, and #1 “Most Increased” song, putting him ahead of artists like Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, and Justin Bieber.
Chances are even if you don’t know the name you’ve heard his music. Johannes’ songs have been used in some of the most popular TV shows, such as Californication with David Duchovny, The Following with Kevin Bacon, Burn Notice, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, Pawn Stars, Person of Interest, and others. World champion figure skater Stephane Lambiel used Johannes’ song “Zabuca” as part of his choreography during the Winter Olympics, and recently “Cafe Tropical” was featured in the hugely popular video game Tropical 4 and 5.
Johannes is an endorsed “Influential Artist” with Yamaha Guitars USA, the largest musical instrument manufacturer in the world, and in 2016 signed an endorsement deal with D’Addario, the largest string manufacturer in the world, and in 2018 partnered with D’Angelico Guitars of New York City.
His group consists of congas, bongos, accordion, bass and Spanish guitars, with each band member lending his own unique charisma, creating rare on-stage chemistry that moves audiences to their feet, clapping along with the music and occasionally shouting out “ole!” They perform at many of the top music venues in the US and Canada, including the Catalina Island JazzTrax festival in California, which was named the #1 jazz festival in the US. Johannes’ legendary concerts have brought the group as far as the Middle East, performing for royalty in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Together, Johannes and his group set the stage on fire as they let loose a fiesta of Afro-Cuban percussion and Spanish guitar magic.
When creating new music Johannes derives his inspiration from his many travels, from Spain to the Caribbean, from India to the Middle East. Each new land brought him a wealth of exotic sounds and rhythms to colour his musical pallet. Having developed a love for the tropics, Johannes now calls the Dominican Republic his home away from home.
A deeply spiritual person, Johannes is a certified Kundalini yoga instructor and conducts yoga and music retreats when his touring schedule allows. In 2006 he founded Divine Earth (divineearth.org), a humanitarian organization promoting meditation, yoga, holistic living, and the healing power of music.
Johannes states, “I use music as a way to express what words cannot say. Every note contains a part of me and all the love, joy, hope, and compassion in my heart. I believe that music has the power to uplift humanity – I see it all the time at every one of my concerts. To be able to bring happiness to so many people is a true blessing.”

Edwards Summer Music Serie: An Evening with Bill King & Lou Pomanti
2022-07-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | ON
The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing contemporary Canadian talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Hosted by TV Personality Mike Chalut.
The concerts take place Thursday nights at 7 p.m. in July and August within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Concerts are held rain or shine (they move indoors in the case of extreme weather). Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis or guests are encouraged to bring their own chair. Generously Supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation.
Bill King and Lou Pomanti are two of Canada’s award-winning producers and composers who will come together for a night of original works drawn from the many influences.
King (Janis Joplin, Pointer Sisters) has written for Chaka Khan, Pomanti (Blood Sweat & Tears, Marc Jordan) Michael Buble—together, they find themselves deep in the groove. That groove played on bandstands for much of the last century—rhythm & blues, soul, funk, fusion jazz, soul-jazz. On this occasion, the two keyboardists tap into their repertoire of spirited beat music. Songs with a deep pocket and generations of dance rhythms before. King and Pomanti bring with them three other award-winning bandleaders and producers, Roberto Occhipinti bass, known for his work with Nellie Furtado, Rush, Al DiMeola, Chucho Valdes, HollyCole, and his catalog of celebrated recordings. Drummer Mark Kelso leads the Jazz Exiles heard on over 300 recordings. Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Hilario Duran, and others. Cuban Jorge Luis Papiosco is one of the world’s conga masters. He’s been heard alongside Cubanismo, Pablo Milanes, Jane Bunnett, and Omara Portuondo. Papiosco led the Iroko Project

FAMILY PROGRAM: Let's Build a Native Bee House
2022-06-26 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join Prafulla Prabhu for this hands-on, one-hour workshop where you will leave with a bee house to attract gentle native bees to your garden. Bees are an important part of our ecosystems and our lives. From coffee, fruits, and vegetables, to candles, wax artworks, cotton and so much more – bees play an important role in modern life. More importantly, they are responsible for a third of the food we consume on a regular basis. With changes to our climate, our relationship with native bees is coming into sharper focus. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to make a bee house that can be placed in their backyard to attract gentle native bees. The program price includes the cost of the bee house which you will take home after the program.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tbg-family-program-native-bee-discovery-series-lets-build-a-bee-house-tickets-295393097707

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Bee House Full Starter Kit Materials

Bee house: Produced by local artisans with pine wood finished with organic wood stain.
40 tubular lakebed reeds and cardboard tubes

About Prafulla Prabhu

Praf (Prafulla) Prabhu is the founder, CEO of Pollinate Canada an organization that is working to build a movement to support gentle native bees in urban and rural areas. Although she has worked with honeybees her enduring interest is in nurturing bumblebees and other native bees in urban and rural areas. She regularly conducts workshops and classes on native bees and hopes to interest all gardeners to join the movement to support native bees.
For more information on the work Praf and Pollinate Canada are engaged in, please visit www.PollinateCanada.ca

Safe Program Access

You will be asked to complete a mandatory paperless COVID-19 Self-Assessment on site prior to your participation. Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

This is a Family Program at TBG. Adults will only be allowed to attend the program when accompanied by a child 16 years of age or younger.

Registration Deadline: Monday, June 20 at 12:00pm.

Pollinator Gardens
2022-06-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
What is a pollinator garden and why should you plant one? Join Toronto Master Gardener Helen Battersby to learn about winning ways to help pollinators thrive. The presentation will cover pollinators, the needs of a pollinator garden, the distinguishing characteristics of pollinator plants, as well as recommendations for specific plants and how to care for a pollinator garden.
Public $25, Member and Volunteer $20 (plus fees + HST)

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About Toronto Master Gardener Helen Battersby
Helen is a graduate of Ryerson’s Landscape Design program and in 2022 celebrates her 17th year as a volunteer with the Toronto Master Gardeners.
She has contributed writing and images to Garden Making and Trellis magazines, and US online publication GardenDesign.com. With her sister, Sarah, she writes the award-winning TorontoGardens.com and publishes the Toronto & Golden Horseshoe Gardener’s Journal.
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. If you register within two days of the presentation, you will receive your log-in details at 12:30 pm on the day of the presentation. 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 Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement, and Zoom Best Practices document.
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 20 at 12:00 pm.

Birding with Beni
2022-06-19 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join our Seasonal Horticulturist Beni for a unique, fun, and informative tour of the ravine and surrounding areas as you seek out birds and other wildlife that make the Garden, the ravine, and Wilket Creek their home. Beni will share his extensive bird knowledge, identification, and photography tips as you explore the ravine and surrounding areas.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/birding-with-beni-tickets-291745607967

Please Note: as with any wildlife tour, the spotting of birds and other wildlife is not guaranteed and is not within the control of the tour guide. Please be patient and considerate. The tour will not be rescheduled due to a lack of bird sightings. The tour will only be rescheduled due to inclement weather.

Program Schedule

Saturday May 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday May 21, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sunday June 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Safe Program AccessYou will be asked to complete a mandatory paperless COVID-19 Self-Assessment on site prior to your participation. Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
This is an Adult Education program at TBG. All participants must be 16+.
Registration Deadline: Two days prior to the tour date.

FAMILY PROGRAM: Birding with Beni
2022-06-19 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join our Seasonal Horticulturist Beni for a unique, fun, and informative tour of the ravine and surrounding areas as you seek out birds and other wildlife that make the Garden, the ravine, and Wilket Creek their home. Beni will share his extensive bird knowledge, identification, and photography tips as you explore the ravine and surrounding areas.

Individual Ticket $5; Family Ticket (up to 5 family members) $20 (plus fees + HST)
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Please Note: as with any wildlife tour, the spotting of birds and other wildlife is not guaranteed and is not within the control of the tour guide. Please be patient and considerate. The tour will not be rescheduled due to a lack of bird sightings. The tour will only be rescheduled due to inclement weather.

Program Schedule
Saturday, May 14, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 21, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, June 19, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Safe Program Access
You will be asked to complete a mandatory paperless COVID-19 Self-Assessment on site prior to your participation. Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
This is a Family Program at TBG. Adults will only be allowed on the tour when accompanied by a child 16 years of age or younger.
Registration Deadline: Two days prior to the tour date.

Rose & Clematis Pop Up Plant Sale
2022-06-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-06-17 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Save the Date. Stay tuned for details.

An Introduction to Horticulture Therapy
2022-06-18 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Are you interested in learning about the practice and profession of Horticulture Therapy (HT)? In this full-day workshop, join registered Horticulture Therapist Felicity Lukace to understand how plants, horticultural activities, and nature are vital components that improve well-being and quality of life. You will develop an awareness of the unique benefits of HT programs while learning about program offerings, starting a therapeutic garden program, and implementing HT activities tailored to a variety of specific needs.
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About Felicity Lukace
Felicity Lukace, Horticulture Therapy Registered (HTR) has been a member of the Canadian Horticulture Therapy Association (CHTA) since 1986, the H.T.R. American Horticulture Therapy Association (AHTA) since 1999, and has been a Master Gardener since 1996.
She has worked with Ryerson University Architectural Science program and Humber College Landscape Technician students to establish a roof top garden for residents of the Terrace Wagman Centre. Working to create H.T. programs and accessible gardens for various organizations, health care centres, community gardens, and adult day programs, Felicity has had a lengthy career dedicated to using plants and nature to improve the health of countless individuals. She is also the recipient of The Hy and Bertha Shore Award and The Baycrest Innovation Award.
Safe Program Access
To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants will be required to wear masks indoors and and maintain physical distancing.
You will also be asked to complete a mandatory paperless COVID-19 Self-Assessment prior to your participation. Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
This is an Adult Education program at TBG. All participants must be 16+.
We appreciate your support and cooperation.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 16 at 12:00pm.

Through the Garden Gate: Secret Gardens of Wychwood
2022-06-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2022-06-11 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Through the Garden Gate presented by Cullen’s Foods is Toronto’s largest tour of private gardens. This self-guided walking tour has been showcasing the unique gardens in Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods for over 30 years. After a two-year hiatus, Toronto Botanical Garden will once again host its annual garden tour highlighting the beautiful private gardens in the mid-Toronto neighbourhood of Wychwood, known for its Arts & Crafts architecture, artistic and entrepreneurial residents, and some pretty amazing gardeners! Read more…

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE, ONLINE ONLY.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/through-the-garden-gate-wychwood-tickets-317343742677

THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 GENEROUS SPONSOR

Annual General Meeting
2022-06-09 18:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Toronto Botanical Garden’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2023, at 6 p.m. The AGM will take place live and in person in the Floral Hall. Current members in good standing will receive an email invitation 10 days prior to the event.

We are excited to welcome our members to the Garden on a beautiful summer’s evening. Members are invited to arrive starting at 5 p.m. for light refreshments and social time. Arrive early to meet our TBG team and visit with TBG Board Directors and your fellow TBG members. The James Boyd Children’s Centre, the Garden Shop, and the Weston Family Library will be open until 6 p.m. Following the formal business portion of AGM, our Director of Horticulture, Roger Gettig and Lead Horticulturist, Leslie Hockley will give a tour of the garden.

Pre-registration is recommended. Light refreshments will be available.

If you have any questions or comments about the Annual General Meeting or the status of your membership, please contact the membership office or call our executive assistant, Ujala Bhatia at 416-397-1335.

Yoga at the Garden
2022-06-09 10:15 - 2022-06-30 11:15 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join yoga4good to practice gentle hatha yoga outdoors in the Garden. Beginners welcome. Stretch, breathe, and meditate as you take in the sights and smells of the garden in bloom. Participants must bring their own towel, yoga mat, and water if desired. The class will move indoors if the weather is inclement. All levels are welcome.

Thursdays, June 9 through June 30, 10:15 a.m. (4 sessions)

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/yoga-at-tbg-tickets-311897041447

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Safe Program Access

You will be asked to complete a mandatory paperless COVID-19 Self-Assessment on site prior to your participation. Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

This is an Adult Education program at TBG. All participants must be 16+.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 7 at 12:00 pm.

Fundamentals of Botanical Drawing
2022-06-04 10:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
This workshop is ideal for those wishing to learn a range of skills relating to drawing magnificent plants and flowers. Students will be given step-by-step instructions on how to establish realistic botanical drawings in graphite. The drawing process will be discussed in detail, along with exercises on gesture, contour drawing, and blending techniques with graphite to produce three-dimensional forms. The workshop is best suited to students with some drawing experience and an interest in botanical art.
Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Public $180, TBG Member or Volunteer $144 (plus fees + HST)

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About Michael Spillane
Michael Spillane has a broad and eclectic background both in the arts and natural sciences. Together with his early interests in botanical science and the natural world, Michael pursued his love of the arts. He studied botanical art and classical drawing and painting techniques and holds a diploma in illustration and design along with other academic qualifications in horticulture, botany, and music. Michael has held positions of editor and art director for two Canadian national magazines and has written over 300 articles worldwide. He is a former editor of Canada’s Plant & Garden magazine. Michael teaches botanical drawing and painting at his studio in Mississauga – Spillane Studio of Fine Arts. His own work includes detailed and accurately rendered botanical paintings and classical still life vignettes. Michael works in oil on canvas on a fairly large scale and also paints smaller still life subjects on linen canvas and wood panels. He also uses watercolour and various drawing mediums in his botanical drawings and paintings. https://www.spillane-arts.com/

Safe Program Access
To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants will be required to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.
You will also be asked to complete a mandatory paperless COVID-19 Self-Assessment prior to your participation. Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
This is an Adult Education program at TBG. All participants must be 16+.
We appreciate your support and cooperation.
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 3 at 12:00 pm.
