Toronto Botanical Garden

Succulent Heart Workshop - SOLD OUT
2023-02-05 13:30 - 15:00 (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 heart-shaped planter with mini succulent plants!

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

Sunday, February 5, 2023, 1:30 to 3 p.m.Public $65, Members $55 (plus applicable taxes and fees)Registration Deadline: Saturday, February 4th, 12 noon

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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 northeast of the city, where they grow over 300 varieties of succulents and cacti. They grow and create these designs for wedding centrepieces and favours, corporate events and gifting, and hotel and office greenery

Safe Program Access

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

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

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Houseplants 101 Workshop - SOLD OUT
2023-01-21 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join TBG Seasonal Horticulturists, Megan and Beni to learn how to beautify your homes with living plants.

Some of us want to beautify our homes with living plants. Some of us want to collect as many tropical species as we can. Whether you are an aspiring horticulturist, or have a few windowsill plants you want to care for – we can all use a few tips! In Houseplants 101 you will learn the basics of indoor plant care, mistakes made by new plant parents and how to resolve them, and how to identify common pests and treat infected plants. You will get to tour TBG’s own tropical collection and will even meet a few “indestructible” plants to add to your wish list. All materials will be provided. All skill levels are welcome.
Saturday, January 21, 2023, 1 to 3 p.m.Public $55, Members $45 (plus applicable taxes and fees)Registration Deadline: Friday, January 20, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

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About Megan Blacquiere

Megan Blacquiere is a seasonal horticulturist with TBG. She has a background in conservation and restoration ecology. In her spare time, she loves exploring nature and smothering her houseplants with love

About Sasan Beni

Sasan Beni is a writer turned Horticulturalist. He graduated with a diploma in Environmental Landscape Management and joined TBG shortly after. His home is a revolving door of tropical plants.

Safe Program Access

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

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

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Watercolour Paint Nights - SOLD OUT
2023-01-17 19:00 - 2023-02-07 20:30 (America/Toronto) | ON
Online Paint Night Series: Learn to paint winter theme botanicals and your favourite festive scenes over four weeks of live online classes.

Online Paint Night Series: Learn to paint winter theme botanicals and your favourite festive scenes over four weeks of live, interactive online watercolour classes. Enjoy a different theme each week:

Tuesday, January 17: Winter Berries – Learn to paint a variety of colourful winter berries, leaves and other wintry botanical details.
Tuesday, January 24: Winter Wreath – Learn to arrange different botanical elements to create beautiful winter wreaths.
Tuesday, January 31: Cranberry Rosemary Cocktail – Learn to paint a delicious cranberry rosemary cocktail and delicious treats.
Tuesday, February 7: Snowy Arched Doorway – Learn to paint a beautiful snowy doorway arch with your favourite winter plants.

All you need are watercolour paints, watercolour paper, a palette, and brushes to follow along with the live classes. A recommended supplies list will be sent to you upon registration.
NOTE: All skill levels are welcome.

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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.

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, January 16 at 12:00 pm.

Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 1 - SOLD OUT
2023-01-09 18:00 - 2023-01-30 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Learn the basics of classic floral design & four arrangements – a water-viewing design, a centrepiece, a crescent, and a mass design.

Join Marg Betts for this in-person fundamental program. Classic floral design will open the door to a new world of creativity and expression.  You will learn the basics – the principles and elements of design, colour theory, selecting and conditioning plant material as well as the mechanics of putting it all together. Over the course of the four classes, you will learn classic arrangements – a water viewing design, a table centrepiece, a crescent-shaped design, and a mass design – which you will be able to recreate with confidence for your home, your friends, for events or as hostess gifts.
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, January 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m.Public $215, Members $170 (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.
Safe Program Access

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 6, 2023, at 12 p.m.

Winter Forest Bathing at the Garden
2022-12-10 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Mark the transition from autumn to winter by joining us for an immersive forest bathing experience on-site at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

Mark the transition from autumn to winter by joining us for a unique forest bathing experience on-site at the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG). Certified Forest Therapy Guide Emma Rooney will lead you on a guided opportunity to stretch your sensory awareness while deepening your connection with nature.

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

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

Saturday, December 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Public $50, Member $40

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Accessibility:
The walk will be at a slow pace throughout, following designated pathways and trails but sometimes covering uneven terrain. The total walk distance over the three hours is approximately 2 km. Introductions will be made while participants are standing. You may wish to bring along your own folding stool, cushion, or kneeling pad for sitting on the ground and a walking stick or poles. Dress appropriately for the weather and time of day. Closed-toed shoes are required. In the event of severe weather, alternative arrangements to seek cover will be made by TBG staff. Bathrooms are available on-site. The program will finish at the TBG building, near the parking lot.
NOTE: This program occurs rain or shine; please dress appropriately for the weather.
Safe Program Access
This is an Adult Education program at TBG. All participants must be 16+. Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 9 at 12:00 p.m.

Author Talk | Mushrooming: The Joy of the Quiet Hunt with Diane Borsato
2022-12-01 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Walk along with artist/educator Diane Borsato to discover how mushrooming can radically expand our perspectives, and connect us with nature.

In this illustrated talk about her book, Mushrooming: The Joy of the Quiet Hunt, Diane will share insights, anecdotes and information on foraging and edibility, mushrooms in contemporary art, and how the ‘quiet hunt’ helps us to connect to nature with greater intimacy, and intelligence. This fun and magical topic will appeal to everyone from beginner mushroomers to advanced mycophiles.

“A delightful, eclectic and enjoyable tour of mushrooms and their place in our world…This is a book that isn’t afraid to mix the personal with the practical and will thrill many readers because of that.” – Tristan Gooley, author of The Natural Navigator

Diane’s book Mushrooming: The Joy of the Quiet Hunt, will be available for sale with author signing following the talk.

Thursday, December 1, 6:30 to 8 p.m.Public $5, Free for TBG members and volunteers (plus applicable taxes and fees)Pre-registration is recommended.

Arrive early! Our Garden Shop and Weston Family Library will be open with extended hours and the Toronto Master Gardens will host a FREE Advice Clinic during the hour before the talk.

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About Diane Borsato

Diane Borsato is an award-winning artist, naturalist and educator. In her work, she has explored our relationships with nature in collaboration with a range of practitioners including beekeepers, mushroomers, astronomers, falconers, orchardists and many others. She has exhibited at the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the National Art Centre, the Toronto Biennial of Art, the Vancouver Art Gallery— and in many other galleries and museums around the world. She was the co-editor and a contributor to the book Outdoor School of Contemporary Environmental Art (D&M, 2021) with Amish Morrell, and is an associate professor of studio art at the University of Guelph. She lives in Toronto, ON.

https://www.dianeborsato.net/

Safe Program Access

Participants and instructors are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

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

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

Linocut Printmaking Workshop
2022-11-27 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Please join us for a delightful afternoon of printmaking! Learn how to create original Linocut prints using native tree leaves for inspiration. Instructor Alan Li will demonstrate the art of printmaking and provide individual attention, feedback and support.

Students will take home six beautiful prints by the end of the day, plus the knowledge of how to set up a linocut workspace at home. All materials will be provided.

Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. Beginners welcome.

Saturday, November 27, 1 to 4 p.m.Registration: Public $65, Members $60 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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About Alan Li

Alan Li is an artist focused on nature. He supports conservation efforts through the sale of his artwork and is active in volunteering. Alan believes drawing can open people’s eyes to the planet’s diversity and show them that it matters. Alan grew up near the Niagara Escarpment and spent much of his childhood exploring the cliffs and forests. Those early encounters with nature have influenced both the direction of his life and the choice of subjects for his art. He currently pursues his own projects, teaches workshops, and collaborates with grassroots environmental groups.

www.alanlidrawings.com

Registration Deadline: Friday, November 18, 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.

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Linocut Printmaking Workshop
2022-11-19 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Please join us for a delightful afternoon of printmaking! Learn how to create original Linocut prints using native tree leaves for inspiration. Instructor Alan Li will demonstrate the art of printmaking and provide individual attention, feedback and support.

Students will take home six beautiful prints by the end of the day, plus the knowledge of how to set up a linocut workspace at home. All materials will be provided.

Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. Beginners welcome.

Saturday, November 19, 1 to 4 p.m.Registration: Public $65, Members $60 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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About Alan Li

Alan Li is an artist focused on nature. He supports conservation efforts through the sale of his artwork and is active in volunteering. Alan believes drawing can open people’s eyes to the planet’s diversity and show them that it matters. Alan grew up near the Niagara Escarpment and spent much of his childhood exploring the cliffs and forests. Those early encounters with nature have influenced both the direction of his life and the choice of subjects for his art. He currently pursues his own projects, teaches workshops, and collaborates with grassroots environmental groups.

www.alanlidrawings.com

Registration Deadline: Friday, November 18, 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.

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Author Talk | Imaginative Design Ideas for Toronto’s Ravines
2022-11-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Associate Professor Alissa North, will present Master of Landscape Architecture student work concerning Toronto’s Ravines, which were created in various studios at the University of Toronto’s Daniels Faculty. With the overriding idea that rivers are dynamic systems, studio participants imagined and represented the pressing issues within the ravine in new and novel ways. The students figured creative methods for mutual and optimal productivity between the ravines and the city toward systems of dynamic ecological integrity. The work is meant to inspire how we can think imaginatively about our relationships with Toronto’s Ravines.

Alissa’s book, Ravine Re-Create: Design Ideas for Toronto’s Ravines, will be available for sale following the talk.

Wednesday, November 16, 7 p.m.Public $5, Free for members and volunteers (plus applicable taxes and fees)

Arrive early! Our Garden Shop and Weston Family Library will be open with extended hours during the Author Talks and the Toronto Master Gardens will host a FREE Advice Clinic from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Fall into Fitness: Session 2
2022-10-25 10:00 - 2022-12-13 11:00 (America/New_York) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
You will practice standing 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.
Session 2: Tuesdays, October 25 to December 13, 10 to 11 a.m.
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About Tena van Andel
Tena van Andel is a certified Level II 3-D Workout™ instructor who wants to keep all of us moving till we’re 102.  She enjoys volunteering for the Toronto Master Gardeners and is busy rewilding a 19th-century rundown farmhouse, fondly referred to as her ‘estate’.
Safe Program Access
This is an Adult Education program at TBG. All participants must be 16+.
Registration Deadlines:
Session 2: Monday, October 24 at 12 pm

Drawing Leaves with Ink Workshop
2022-10-22 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Using native tree leaves collected from the Wilket Creek Ravine, you’ll learn how to create original drawings with the classic medium of Pen & Ink. Artist and instructor Alan Li will demonstrate numerous drawing techniques and help individuals elevate their abilities and draw with confidence. Materials are extra, please see the materials list below.

Beginners welcome. This workshop will be held indoors.

Saturday, October 22, 1 to 4 p.m.Registration: Public $60, Members $50 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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Materials List:

Mechanical pencil with 0.5mm HB leadEraserBlack or Dark Sepia fineliner pen – 0.1mm width (example: Pitt Artist Pen)Black or Dark Sepia fineliner pen – 0.3mm width (example: Pitt Artist Pen)9 x 12 inch sketchpad with smooth paper (example: Fabriano 1264 Bristol Smooth)

About Alan Li

Alan Li is an artist focused on nature. He supports conservation efforts through the sale of his artwork and is active in volunteering. Alan believes drawing can open people’s eyes to the planet’s diversity and show them that it matters. Alan grew up near the Niagara Escarpment and spent much of his childhood exploring the cliffs and forests. Those early encounters with nature have influenced both the direction of his life and the choice of subjects for his art. He currently pursues his own projects, teaches workshops, and collaborates with grassroots environmental groups.

www.alanlidrawings.com

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 21, 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 QuestionsThis is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Inspiring Change for a Sustainable Future Symposium
2022-10-22 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
This symposium celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Garden Club of Toronto by exploring how gardening can inspire sustainable changes.

The Garden Club of Toronto has played a key role in designing and planting gardens that beautify the city and environs as well as providing outreach and educational programming. Celebrate their 75th anniversary by charting a path to the next 75 years with a symposium that will inspire gardeners and nature-lovers of all ages.
This symposium inspires you to take a fresh look at gardening and see the many ways in which it leads to a sustainable future by bringing key speakers, artists, and community allies together. This full-day event will feature:

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger
Roundtable 1: Gardening to support biodiversity / our role as stewards of the land
Roundtable 2: Health benefits of being connected to nature
Art Exhibit featuring sustainable creations with recycled and repurposed material
You will have a chance to meet and learn about Toronto community organizations working towards a sustainable future right now.
A boxed lunch is included in the ticket price, however, attendees should bring their own reusable water bottles to fill at water-filling stations.

Tickets: $45 pp
Location: Toronto Botanical Garden
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Author Talk | Why Our Gardens Matter with Lorraine Johnson
2022-10-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Lorraine Johnson has been writing about gardening as a force for ecological and social change for more than 30 years, in numerous books such as Green Future; Tending the Earth; The Ontario Naturalized Garden; Grow Wild; The Real Dirt; City Farmer; 100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for Canadian Gardens, and the recently published A Garden for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee (co-authored with Sheila Colla). In this illustrated talk, Lorraine shares stories and readings from these works, looking at what we can learn from efforts to rethink some gardening traditions in order to take us into a future of ecological health and justice. Prepare for some humour and some provocation, unified by the idea that our gardens matter now more than ever.

“Lorraine Johnson has been one of the most constant and helpful advocates of putting native plants back into the garden.” – A History of Canadian Gardening, by Carol Martin, published in 2000

Lorraine’s new book A Garden for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee, in addition to some of her other books will be available for sale with author signing following the talk.

Wednesday, October 19, 7 p.m.Public $5, Free for members and volunteers (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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About Lorraine Johnson

Lorraine is a writer, editor and community advocate who, when pressed to describe what unifies her work, has settled on the term cultivation activist.

The author of numerous books on growing native plants, gardening for pollinators, restoring habitat, and producing food in cities, Lorraine’s work focuses on people and communities growing plants, ecological health, and connection to nature and to each other.

Through her books, articles and community projects, she strives to advance the understanding that everything and everyone is connected and that, through our actions, we all have a role to play in making this world a better place for all life.

She’s a little bit earnest, but, she hopes, in a good way

www.lorrainejohnson.ca

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 18 at 12 p.m.

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 | The Mexico Lunch Party
2022-09-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Former Toronto Star gardening columnist Sonia Day celebrates the amazing flowers of Mexico in a talk about her latest book, The Mexico Lunch Party: A Sisters of the Soil Novel. A fun afternoon with a special treat – Capitorada, or Mexican Bread Pudding, baked by Sonia herself- thrown in.

Sonia’s new book will be available for sale and is happy to personalize your copy at the end of the talk.

Tuesday, September 13, 2 to 4 p.m.Public $5, Free for members and volunteers

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About Sonia Day

Sonia is the author of books eight books (so far) and has written for numerous newspapers and magazines. For two decades, she contributed a popular weekly gardening column called The Real Dirt to the Toronto Star which ended in March 2018. She is also a painter. Her work is in the City of Toronto’s permanent collection and has been purchased by corporations like the Royal Bank and Versa Services –and by hundreds of private buyers everywhere she’s lived. For more information visit soniaday.com.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 13 at 12:00 p.m.

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.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.All participants must be 16+ years old.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Fall Into Fitness: Session 1
2022-09-06 10:00 - 2022-10-11 10:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
You will practice standing 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
Session 1: Tuesdays, September 6 to October 11, 10 – 11 amSession 2: Tuesdays, October 25 to December 13, 10-11 am
About Tena van Andel
Tena van Andel is a certified Level II 3-D Workout™ instructor who wants to keep all of us moving till we’re 102.  She enjoys volunteering for the Toronto Master Gardeners and is busy rewilding a 19th-century rundown farmhouse, fondly referred to as her ‘estate’.
Safe Program Access
This is an Adult Education program at TBG. All participants must be 16+.
Registration Deadlines:
Session 1: Monday, September 5 at 12 pmSession 2: Monday, October 24 at 12 pm

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Yoga at the Garden
2022-09-01 10:15 - 2022-09-22 11:15 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
This outdoor gentle hatha yoga class is suitable for beginners, and new participants are 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. All levels are welcome.

Thursdays, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. September 1 through September 22, 2022Registration for the four-week session: Public $80, Member/Volunteer $64Registration per class: $23 per class
Plus applicable fees and taxes
Safe Program Access: This is an Adult Education program at TBG. All participants must be 16+.

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Guided Tours: Wilket Creek Ravine
2022-08-12 14:00 - 15:30, 2022-07-23 10:00 - 11:30 (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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Summer Fitness
2022-07-05 10:00 - 2022-08-09 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Practice standing movements designed to increase balance, agility, alignment, and strength. You will feel great.

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Enjoy the beauty of spring blossoms while building a stronger, healthier you. You will practice standing 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.

Tuesdays, July 5 through August 9, 10 – 11 a.m.
Registration fee: Public $90, Members $72

About Tena van Andel
Tena van Andel is a certified Level II 3-D Workout™ instructor who wants to keep all of us moving till we’re 102.  She enjoys volunteering for the Toronto Master Gardeners and is busy rewilding a 19th century rundown farmhouse, fondly referred to as her ‘estate’.
Safe Program Access
This is an Adult Education program at TBG. All participants must be 16+.
Registration Deadline: Monday July 4 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, 2022-05-21 11:30 - 13:00, 2022-05-14 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.

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.

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.

Watercolour Workshop Series: Bees, Butterflies & Botanicals
2022-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Online
Learn to paint fuzzy bumblebees, colourful butterflies, and your favourite florals over four weeks of live online watercolour classes. Enjoy a different theme each week:

May 18: Bumble Bees
May 25: Flowers
June 1: Butterflies
June 8: Bees, Butterflies & Botanicals

All you need are watercolour paints, watercolour paper, a palette, and brushes to follow along with the live classes. A recommended supplies list will be sent to you on registration. All skill levels are welcome.
Wednesdays, May 18 through June 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Public $100, TBG Member or Volunteer $80 (plus fees + HST)
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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.
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: Wednesday, May 18 at 12:00 pm.

Balcony and Terrace Container Gardening
2022-05-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
Are you looking for options for your smaller space? This program will show you inspiring photos and give you practical tricks for successful gardening on balconies and terraces. Matters covered include the challenges of container gardening and how to deal with them; types of containers to choose and how to prepare and plant them, design ideas; and choosing and caring for plants.
Public $25, TBG Member or Volunteer $20 (plus fees + HST)

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About Toronto Master Gardener Tena van Andel
Tena van Andel has volunteered with the Toronto Master Gardeners and the Master Gardeners of Ontario since 2003. She writes and lectures on anything gardening, in person and on radio and television. Yet, if you ask her favourites — orchids, large trees and the exotic bring a special gleam to her eye. Her latest adventures include rewilding a 19th century Northern Ontario farm and teaching a functional fitness class just for gardeners.
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: Thursday, May 12 at 12:00pm.

Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 2
2022-05-11 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join Lil Taggart in this follow-up to Classic Design Fundamentals I and enrich your understanding of traditional design, a style that is used in contemporary settings with sophistication. You will gain a 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

Wednesdays, May 11 through June 1, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/floral-design-program-classic-design-fundamentals-2-tickets-308695555717

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 6 at 12:00 pm

About Lil Taggart

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

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants 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.

Native Bee Discovery Series
2022-05-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join Prafulla Prabhu in this two-night workshop to learn about the important role bees play in modern life. Bees are a critical part of our ecosystems and our lives. From coffee, fruits, 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 interdependent relationship is coming into sharper focus.
Mondays, May 9 and 16, 7 to 8 p.m.
Public $40, TBG Member or Volunteer $32 (plus fees + HST)

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May 9: Learn more about bees in North America, the differences between native bees and honeybees, and how we might support them.
May 16: Learn more about gentle solitary bees in North America, why native bees are great pollinators, and how we might support native bees against threats.

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: Sunday, May 8 at 12:00 pm.
