Toronto Botanical Garden

Spring Blooms with The Garden Club of Toronto
2024-05-23 12:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Don’t miss their first public flower and horticultural show since Canada Blooms
View stunning floral designs and the best of our gardens’ blooms
Thursday, May 23, 2024
12:30 to 5 p.m.
Free Admission
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON M3C 1P2
Hosted by The Garden Club of Toronto
For more information email: office@thegardencluboftoronto.ca

Birding in Wilket Creek Ravine
2024-05-26 07:00 - 09:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for a birding adventure at Wilket Creek Ravine!

Join TBG 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 TBG, 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.
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 lack bird sightings. The tour will only be rescheduled due to inclement weather.
Meet at the TBG main entrance, just outside the George and Kathy Dembroski Centre for Horticulture. The walk will start promptly at 7:00 a.m., arrive early to arrive on time.
Sunday, May 26, from 7:00- 9:30 a.m.
Registration: Public $22, Members $20 (plus applicable taxes and fees)
About Sasan Beni
Sasan Beni is a writer turned Horticulturalist. He graduated with a diploma in Environmental Landscape Management from Seneca College in King City, worked for the Toronto Zoo as a seasonal gardener, and joined TBG in 2020 as a seasonal Horticulturalist. His home is a revolving door of tropical plants. Beni is also passionate about birdwatching and wildlife photography. In the last three years he has led many guided birdwatching walks around Toronto and has written several articles for Trellis magazine illustrated with his nature photographs.
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!
Accessibility:
The walk will be at a leisurely pace throughout, following designated pathways and trails but sometimes covering uneven terrain and steep inclines. Dress appropriately for the weather and walk slowly. Wearing layers is recommended. Closed-toed shoes are required. We will begin promptly. NOTE: This program occurs rain or shine (save for cases of extreme weather); please dress appropriately for the weather.
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.

Drag Story Time with Gila Münster
2024-06-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for a fabulous day of storytelling with Gila Münster!

To celebrate Pride Month, come join us in the Weston Family Library for Drag Story Time with Gila Münster (she/her), the cross dressing and cross stitching Jewish American Princess!

Saturday June 1, 11:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Registration: Free, Drop-in – This is a FREE event. Please note registration is not required but we would love to know you are planning to attend!

About Gila Münster
Since 2019, Gila has performed on and off stages, bringing drag into unconventional venues such as libraries, schools, community centres, lecture halls, unions, workplaces, retirement homes, hospitals, and more. Gila is the first drag performer approved as a vendor and partner for the Toronto District School Board, and has been the preferred “Drag Queen Story Time” partner of the Toronto Public Library since 2022, including marching with them in the Toronto Pride Parade to protest censorship in front of 2.4 million spectators. Gila is the recipient of the 2023 Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts Creative Maverick Award for her work in using arts to promote the working people. Gila is also the founder and host of the annual “8 Gays of Channukah Queer Jewish Variety Show,” the biggest event in the queer Jewish calendar in Toronto, raising funds for Machane Lev (queer Jewish summer camp) while showcasing queer Jewish artists. Outside of drag, Gila is a J.D. candidate at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, and enjoys spending her (admittedly short) free time stitching and napping.

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.

P.A. Day Camp
2024-06-07 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Join TBGKids for fun-filled exploration at our nature camps! Your kids will unplug and reconnect with nature in the Teaching Garden and Wilket Creek ravine, and make nature crafts in TBG’s cozy nature classroom. Camps will start and end in The James Boyd Children’s Centre at the Toronto Botanical Garden. For Kids 5 to 10 years of age.
Camp Schedule:

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

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

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Children's Story Time with Toronto Public Library
2024-06-07 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | 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, June 7, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Registration: FREE

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

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Through the Garden Gate: Swansea
2024-06-08 00:00 - 2024-06-09 23:59 (America/New_York) | ON
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE

Toronto’s largest tour of the most beautiful private residential gardens. This walkable, self-guided annual tour will highlight the most beautiful private gardens in the west-end Toronto neighbourhood of Swansea. This area is known for historical architecture, vibrant shopping and dining in Bloor-West Village, and some pretty amazing gardeners! Garden-goers will have the opportunity to visit more than 20 residential gardens, of varying sizes and themes. The self-guided format enables participants to discover the gardens at their own pace following a map and guide that contains descriptions of each featured garden. A complimentary shuttle bus service is available for participants to “hop on and hop off” along the route, which is also very walkable. Back by popular demand will be live music in select gardens to enhance your enjoyment of connecting with nature. Garden seekers will also have a chance to ask questions and learn something too! Knowledgeable Toronto Master Gardeners will be stationed in each garden and are happy to answer plant and garden design questions. All proceeds from the tour support the Toronto Botanical Garden.
This outdoor event can be enjoyed solo or with family and friends, strolling along the tree-lined streets, while skipping in and out of gardens. Come early or linger after the tour to shop or dine at one of the local restaurants in the nearby Bloor-West Village.
Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, 2024
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
One-Day Pass, Public $45, TBG Member $40
Two-Day Pass, Public $70, TBG Member $65
Student/Child Pass, $25
Your ticket (wristband) gives you access to:

Over 20 beautiful private gardens
“Hop on, hop off” complimentary shuttle buses which roam the garden route
Garden guide and map with descriptions of each garden as well as a comprehensive digital guide to making the most of your tour experience which includes the history of the area, full descriptions of the featured gardens, insider and neighbourhood tips, and more.

TOUR HEADQUARTERS
Tour Headquarters, located at Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Avenue, Toronto, ON will be open on Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE SWANSEA TOWN HALL. They do not have ticket information and cannot assist you- if you need assistance please contact the Toronto Botanical Garden at 416-397-1341 or email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
PARKING
There is no parking available at the Swansea Town Hall. There are Green P lots on the north side of Bloor Street, and the tour is located near two subway stations, Runnymede and Jane, which are just a 7-10 minute walk to the Swansea Town Hall. The Swansea 77 bus does the loop from Runnymede Station. You can also pick up the Tour Shuttle Buses at stops along the Garden Route. These will be indicated on the Garden guide and map.
Please Note:

Online Advance Sales. Ticket sales are available online before the tour through our website and Eventbrite. Wristbands and maps may be picked up at the Toronto Botanical Garden two weeks in advance of the tour. You will be notified by email when they are available.
In-Person Sales. Available two weeks before the tour at the Toronto Botanical Garden. Tickets will also be available for purchase at tour headquarters on the weekend of the event.
For ticket information and questions email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
The tour takes place rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY SPONSORS

Bloor West Village BIA
Swansea Town Hall

PREVIOUS MEDIA COVERAGE

Garden Gawking in the Beaches, National Post by KC Hoard
See how Beaches gardens grow in this year’s annual tour, Toronto Star by Mark Cullen and Ben Cullen
Sanctuaries from climate change thrive in GTA backyards, Toronto Star by Carola Vyhnak
Beach gardens to be featured in upcoming Through The Garden Gate tour, Beach Metro by Mary Fran McQuade
Beauty and The Beach, Botanical Buzz by Lorraine Hunter
Through the Garden Gate: a great summer tour, Toronto Star by Sonia Day
Toronto’s ‘Through the Garden Gate’ Celebrates 30 Years! by Janet Davis
Through the Garden Gate — 30 Gardens for 30 Years by Lorraine Hunter
Through the Garden Gate: North Rosedale and Moore Park by Three Dogs in a Garden
Through the Garden Gate: The Kingsway by Helen Battersby
Break out those walking shoes, garden tour season has started by Sonia Day
TBG’s Through the Garden Gate Tour in the Kingsway by Cristina da Silva
Sneak Peak of the TBG’s Through the Garden Gate: The Kingsway by Barbara’s Garden Chronicles

NEIGHBOURHOODS THIS ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR HAS VISITED

2024 – Swansea (photo gallery)
2023 – Riverdale (photo gallery)
2022 – Wychwood
2021 – Postponed due to COVID-19
2020 – Postponed due to COVID-19
2019 – The Beach (photo gallery)
2018 – Windfields Estate ( photo gallery)
2017 – Rosedale North
2016 – The Kingsway (photo gallery)
2015 – Lawrence Park (photo gallery)
2014 – Hogg’s Hollow (photo gallery)
2013 – Forest Hill (photo gallery)
2012 – Rosedale (photo gallery)
2011 – Swansea Village (photo gallery)
2010 – The Beach
2009 – Beyond the Bridle Path
2008 – Riverdale
2007 – Wychwood Park and Davenport Ridge
2006 – Toronto Islands
2005 – Rosedale East
2004 – Rosedale
2003 – The Kingsway and Sunnylea
2002 – Lawrence Park
2001 – Bennington Heights & Moore Park
2000 – Rosedale
1999 – Grenadier Pond
1998 – Hogg’s Hollow
1997 – Spadina, Casa Loma & Davenport Hill
1996 – Riverview Drive, Teddington Park & Mason Blvd.
1995 – Shades of the Humber (Baby Point)
1994 – A Sunset tour of Arjay Crescent
1993 – Rosedale & Forest Hill
1992 – Lawrence Park
1991 – Hogg’s Hollow
1990 – Forest Hill & Belmont Street
1989 – Downtown Toronto Private Gardens
1988 – Downtown Toronto Private Gardens

Petal to Paper: Paper Peony Workshop
2024-06-16 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us to learn how to create lifelike paper peonies!

Join paper artist Nancy Lalicon for the “Paper to Petal: Paper Peony Workshop.” In this 4-hour session, participants will learn to create lifelike paper peonies, focusing on botanical accuracy. Nancy will guide you through constructing the flowers and using colored media to enhance their beauty. Discover the art of paper floristry and leave with your own stunning creations.
Materials Provided:

Selection of paper
Floral Wire
Aleene’s Glue
Soft Pastels
Alcohol Markers
Acrylic Paint and Markers

What to Bring:

Sharp scissors (4”-5”) (optional)
Additional colouring materials (optional)
Vase (optional)

Sunday, June 16th from 10:00AM-3:00PM
Registration: Public $70, TBG Members $60 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About Nancy Lalicon
Nancy Lalicon is a multi-media sculptor specialized in making botanically accurate paper flowers and plants, and in facilitating workshops for community art organizations and local groups around Toronto and the GTA. From Peonies to Jupiter’s Beard to the Blazing Star, Nancy has mastered the intricate art of creating environmentally friendly paper replicas; a modern-day, three-dimensional take on botanical drawing.
Trained in fine arts at the University of Victoria and the Emily Carr College of Art in BC, she received an MFA from Concordia University, Montreal. Nancy lives in East Toronto with a large family who lovingly tolerates all her studio hours and mountains of flowers and roots.

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.

Toronto Cactus and Succulent Club Show and Sale
2024-06-16 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ON
The Toronto Cactus and Succulent Club will host its annual Show and Sale on Sunday, June 16, 2024 in the Toronto Botanical Garden Floral Hall. The Show and Sale is open to the public from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is free.
For the enjoyment of visitors, there will be extensive displays of very rare Cacti and Succulent plants from all parts of the world. TCSC members will be showcasing their prized specimen plants which are available for public viewing only on rare occasions such as this event. Knowledgeable club members will be on hand to answer questions related to the plants. The Show and Sale is open to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase plants to take home. There will be many varieties of rare cacti and succulents for sale, most of which are not readily available anywhere else. A raffle will be held for at least one cactus and/or succulent plant so that those visiting the Show and Sale will have the chance to win a prized plant by purchasing a ticket. The winner will be drawn and announced during the event.

Living Wild in the City Hike & Fire
2024-06-23 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for an urban adventure exploring hidden trails, spotting wildlife, and ending the day with a cozy bonfire under the city lights!

Living Wild in the City Hike & Fire
Knowledge based on natural relationships and cultural aspects of Indigenous people will be shared during this hike and fire with Alan Colley from Living Wild in the City. This outdoor tour to explore the local flora and fauna of the land will begin with an opening sharing circle and introductions, teachings about the environment and ecosystems and conclude with everyone gathering together around a fire.
Sunday, June 23, 9:00-12:00 p.m.
Registration: Public $5,(plus applicable taxes and fees), Self-Identifying equity deserving – Free
About Alan Colley
Alan Colley is an Indigenous Anishinaabe Toronto resident with extensive knowledge of local geography, history, and ecosystems. Alan facilitates Indigenous culturally based workshops and tours focusing on self-improvement, motivation, and goal setting in recreational, educational, or corporate settings. Providing environmental education in all teachings benefit both the Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities greatly. While not leading tours, Alan can be found on the land, fishing, hiking, traveling, canoeing, snowboarding, and mastering traditional healing activities.

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.

Botanical Mixed Media
2024-06-23 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Explore your creativity with mixed media painting!

Join artist Nancy Falconi on a creative journey as she guides you through the photo transfer process, transforming a photograph from the Toronto Botanical Garden into a mixed media painting! Get ready to master the 3 steps to a successful photo transfer. Using graphite you will depict the intricacy and details in the transferred botanical photograph, focusing on defining shadows and shapes. Drawing inspiration from master graphite artists, we will delve into five drawing techniques tailored for graphite work. Following this, participants will complete the painting with acrylic paint. By the end of the class, you will acquire the ability to transform photographic images by enhancing them with acrylic paint and graphite, resulting in photographic paintings. The techniques acquired in this session will enable you to produce mixed media paintings based on your botanical photographs.
No prior experience or drawing background required. All materials provided. You will depart with an 8×10 mixed media painting on a wooden panel ready for display.
Sunday, June 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Public $130, TBG Members $110 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About Nancy Falconi
In 2002 Nancy started her professional photography business. It was a reunion with a long lost love that dates back to the photos she would take of her three younger sisters as a child. Her lifestyle photographs have graced the pages of various publications like Entrepreneur Magazine, Organic Gardening, Yoga Journal, Today’s Parent and Canadian Living. As a contributing photographer for Getty Images since 2006 her work has been published in many International Commercial print campaigns. As her career progressed Nancy’s focus shifted to photographing the natural world and its’ creatures, highlighting the interconnectedness of all living beings. It also shifted to exploring different art forms at institutions like the Toronto School of Art and R & F in New York. Nancy integrated her photographic skills with painting mediums to craft unique mixed media artworks. Her work has been exhibited in Galleries, Art Fairs, Group and Solo exhibitions and is collected privately.
In 2019 she completed an Artist in Residency with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority and the York Region Art Council at the Kortright Center. Nancy’s creations serve as an inspiration, encouraging others to delve deeper into nature, unleash their creativity, and connect with their inner selves.
Website: www.nancyfalconi.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

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.

Summer Forest Bathing at the Garden
2024-06-23 13:30 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for a unique forest bathing walk on-site with Certified Forest Therapy Guide Emma Rooney!

Join us this summer for a unique forest bathing walk on-site at the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG). Certified Forest Therapy Guide Emma Rooney will lead you on an outdoor experience to stretch your sensory awareness while deepening your connection with nature.
Forest bathing—taking in the forest atmosphere—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 new 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.
Accessibility:
We’ll begin with an introduction indoors before heading outside. The walk will be at a leisurely pace throughout, following designated pathways and trails but sometimes covering uneven terrain and steep inclines. The total walk distance over the three hours is approximately 2 km. Dress appropriately for the weather and walking slowly. Wearing layers is recommended. Closed-toed shoes are required. 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. 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.
NOTE: This program occurs rain or shine; please dress appropriately for the weather.
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 21 at noon
Sunday, June 23 from 1:30-4:30 PM.Registration: Public $50, TBG Members $40 (plus applicable taxes and fees)
About Emma Rooney
Emma Rooney is a community programmer, environmentalist, health and wellness advocate, gardener, and foodie. She is the proprietor of Blooming Caravan, a mobile business that brings Creative Companionship—therapeutic gardening, seasonal cooking, and storytelling—to older adults in the comfort of their homes. She also works as a horticultural therapy practitioner, offering nature connection programs in long-term care and to various community groups. Her hands-on approach is informed by an ethic of caring for the land and people and by hours spent wandering High Park, dreaming up possibilities. Emma is a certified forest therapy guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and offers weekly community sessions at her Forest Bathing Studio.
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.

Author Talk | Dr. Nadina Galle
2024-06-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us in celebrating the release of Dr. Nadina Galle’s debut book!Join us in celebrating the release of Dr. Nadina Galle’s debut book, “The Nature of Our Cities: Harnessing the Power of the Natural World to Survive a Changing Planet”, a stirring exploration of how innovators worldwide are merging urban nature with cutting-edge technologies to safeguard our cities from the impacts of climate change and promote the well-being of their inhabitants. Nadina will share excerpts from her book, followed by a thought-provoking conversation about its themes and implications. This will be followed by questions from the audience and a book sale and signing by Nadina. Let’s come together to explore how urban nature can enrich our communities and common future. Light refreshments will be provided. About Dr. Nadina Galle Dr. Nadina Galle is a Dutch-Canadian ecological engineer, TEDx & keynote speaker, podcaster, and author. A pioneer of the “Internet of Nature” concept, she leads a global movement to integrate technology with urban nature. Nadina has received numerous accolades, including the European Space Agency’s top prize and a Fulbright scholarship for her work at MIT’s Senseable City Lab. Recently named a 2024 National Geographic Explorer, she explores how cities in Latin America are adopting the “Internet of Nature” to build resilient ecosystems. Tuesday, June 25th from 6:30-8:00 PM. Registration: Public $5, TBG Members Free 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.

Beginners Watercolour Workshop
2024-06-27 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for a beginner-friendly watercolour class!Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of flowers and botanicals with our beginner-friendly watercolour class! Designed for those new to watercolour painting, this course offers a gentle introduction to the techniques and skills needed to create stunning floral artworks. Perfect for adults and seniors, participants will learn the principals of watercolour and create their own botanical image. Beginners welcome. All materials are included. Thursday, June 27th from 6:00-9:00 PM. Registration: Public $45, TBG Members $35 (plus applicable taxes and fees) About Linda Borris Linda is a Toronto-based artist, specializing in Watercolour painting techniques. She focuses on her interests in botanical studies and constantly strives to discover interesting ways to portray her work. Linda’s painting compositions depict her particular attention to detail. Her art generally consists of bright, bold colours and forms. Mostly working with florals, Linda occasionally completes a fun landscape.Her paintings’ subject matter are usually taken from her own photography images. Linda loves to share her enjoyment in the lively and vibrant world of botanical essences. Her art can be seen in both group exhibits and separate venues. She is a member of the Beach Guild of Fine Art and former member of Botanical Artists of Canada. Also visit Linda’s work on Instagram: @watercolourslinda. 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 QuestionsPlease review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

Tafelmusik at the Garden: Midsummer Follies
2024-06-30 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
The days are long and the nights short, and we welcome the summer solstice with musical follies. We look beyond the courtly music of the baroque to the dance music and songs that were popular in the cafés, taverns, and country fairs. Our midsummer celebration takes us from the British Isles to northern Europe, and from France to New France, featuring music that migrated across the Atlantic and remain part of the Québecois folk tradition today.

John Abberger, oboe

Geneviève Gilardeau, violin

Michael Unterman, cello

Jonathan Stuchbery, lute/guitar

Program:

Boismortier Ballets du village en trio Michel Corrette Concerto comique Traditional Québecois music Traditional music from Italy, England/Scotland, and Poland or Scandinavia — in dialogue with ‘composed’ music

Sunday, June 30, from 2 to 3:15 p.m.Public $25, TBG Members and Tafelmusik Subscribers $23 (plus fees and HST)

Indoor ConcertGeneral Admission Seating

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About Tafelmusik
Tafelmusik is one of the world’s leading period-instrument ensembles, performing on instruments and in styles appropriate for the era of the music. Renowned for dynamic, engaging, and soulful performances, Tafelmusik performs for audiences across Toronto and digital audiences around the world and is Canada’s most toured orchestra, having performed in more than 350 cities in 32 countries. The critically acclaimed Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, and its director Ivars Taurins, often share the stage with the orchestra. Tafelmusik’s recordings on the Sony, CBC Records, Analekta, and Tafelmusik Media labels have garnered ten JUNOs and numerous international recording prizes.
Become a TBG Member
Join the Toronto Botanical Garden as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A Toronto Botanical Garden membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !
Safe Program Access

To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
This is an in-person, indoor program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Creature Camp (SOLD OUT)
2024-07-02 09:00 - 2024-07-05 16:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Join TBGKids for an interactive, educational, and engaging Summer Nature Camp in TBG’s cozy nature-themed classroom, expansive garden and the nearby ravine. Each week will explore a new theme that will help campers learn from nature. From STEAM camp to a Magical Adventure week, campers will create nature-themed art, learn about plants and animals through hands-on activities, explore the forests and creek, and, of course, have a campfire! Each camper will create a themed craft to take home at the end of the camp day. Please note all camps are peanut and tree-nut free.

Creature Campers will explore the garden, forests, and creeks to learn about animals and bugs. They will develop skills in identifying animal tracks, try birding to spot local species, and safely get to know the TBG’s honeybees. It’s a hands-on week of discovery and learning about the diverse life thriving in and around Toronto’s botanical garden.

Dates: July 2-5, 2024Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Age Groups: 4 to 5 years, 5 to 7 years, 7 to 9 years, 9 to 11 years.

Campers wishing to attend camp together should choose the same age range as there is only one group per range. Overlap in age ranges is designed to allow for booking with friends and for flexibility in choosing the right age group for the camper.

Camp Fees: $275/weekCamper Registration Form: To ensure we have all the information we need to provide a safe and fulfilling camp for each camper we ask that all parents/guardians fill out a camper registration form one week prior to the start of camp. You will receive an email with a link to the camper registration form to your email. If you have not received it prior to one week before the start date of your camp please email education@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.Register for Extended CareDrop off as early as 8:00 a.m., pick up as late as 5 p.m. Extended Care Fees: $60/week ($48 on short weeks)

Membership Benefits: TBG Tree Level Members enjoy a 10% discount on all camp programs and extended care. Look out for your exclusive discount code in your inbox. Questions about your membership? Contact us at membership@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.

Registration Details: To ensure that you receive important updates, kindly include your email address when checking out.

Camper Registration Form: To ensure we have all the information we need to provide a safe and fulfilling camp for each camper we ask that all parents/guardians fill out a camper registration form one week prior to the start of camp. You will receive an email with a link to the camper registration form to your email. If you have not received it prior to one week before the start date of your camp please email education@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.

Cancellation Policy: A full refund on camps is provided on any camp if the refund request is made in writing to education@torontobotanicalgarden.cafour weeks prior to the first day of camp. If your campers fall ill and you are requesting a refund with less than four weeks’ notice please note we may require a doctor’s note.

Waitlist Option: If the week you’re eyeing seems to be fully booked, don’t fret! Reach out to us at education@torontobotanicalgarden.ca, and we’ll add you to the waitlist. Spots frequently become available throughout the summer, and we don’t want you to miss out on the fun!

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Discover Our Weekly Themes!
Creature Camp (July 2 to 5 | August 6 to 9)Explore gardens, forests, and creeks to learn about animals and bugs. Develop skills in identifying animal tracks, try birding, and safely get to know TBG’s honeybees.
STEAM Camp (July 8 to 12 | July 29 to August 2)Dive into Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Get hands-on with science activities, explore the garden’s wonders, and learn from animals’ smart building and problem-solving skills.
Wilderness Camp (July 15 to 19 | August 12 to 16)Adventure awaits as campers learn to safely make a fire, build a forest shelter, and discover the uses of different plants in the Wilket Creek ravine.
Magical Adventure Camp (July 22 to 26 | August 19 to 23)Uncover the magic of the forest! Make a wand, learn nature potions, create stories about magical creatures, and craft your own fairy door to take home.
Celebrate Summer Camp (August 26 to 30)Join us for classic summer games, building friendships, and creating memories. Cap off the week with our “Celebrate Summer Party” for the perfect close to a week filled with summer pleasures.

BLOOM: A Cirque Garden Masquerade
2024-07-05 00:00 - 2024-07-07 23:59 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Back by popular demand! An immersive dance + circus + garden experience featuring Toronto’s top aerialists. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience at the Garden where you’ll be led through the lush gardens to a series of secret, intimate indoor and outdoor performance locations. This captivating interactive circus show features aerial silks, hoop, sling, and more by Toronto’s top aerial artists from Artists’ Play performing incredible acts of strength and beauty with humour, grace, and a little bit of magic. Suitable for all ages.

JULY 5, 6 & 7, 2024MATINEE AND EVENING PERFORMANCES

General Admission $45

TBG Members/Volunteers $40

Child/Student (16 years of age + under) $25

For more information on group sales of over 10 tickets, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca

Artistic Director Elizabeth Dawn Snell

This original show has been created by Artists’ Play Dance + Circus Studio and AP Events

THE BLOOM CAST

Elizabeth SnellArtistic DirectorA professional dancer, aerialist, choreographer and instructor in Toronto, Elizabeth is the Artistic Director and founder of Artists’ Play School of Dance in Leslieville. Elizabeth has been featured as an aerialist with Hit & Run Dance Productions, Disney, La Rouge Entertainment, and Zero Gravity Circus. Elizabeth has created and performed many small works and produced four larger productions which premiered at festivals and showcases such as Series 8:08, Festival of Independent Dance Artists (fFida), Atlantic Fringe Festival, Toronto Fringe Festival 2008 and 2009, LABCAB Festival and her own productions, Artists’ Play…a Cabaret!. Elizabeth was trained classically at the Brandon School of Dance, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and was mentored by Arnold Spohr. After training in Jazz, Modern and Contemporary at JazzArt, Grant MacEwan and the Banff Center of Fine Arts, she graduated from the George Brown Dance Diploma Program where she studied under Ballet Jorgen. Elizabeth has toured England with Parahumans Dance Theatre, where she facilitated workshops for children in public schools. Eric Lui Eric is a dancer and acrobat with over twenty five years of experience in a range of practices which include breaking, contemporary dance, acrobatic circus arts (hand-to-hand, Icarian games, banquine, teeterboard), acro yoga, contact improv, and martial arts. He has competed trampolining competitively with Skyriders, is a two time world champion cheerleader with Team Canada, and is a part of the Deflying Feets Circus company. After graduate school in philosophy, Eric transitioned to focusing more on the performing arts. Having started off in acrobatic sports and breakdance, his early love of tricks has broadened into an interest in more artistic performance that includes more character, narrative, and text. His movement practice tends to be collaborative and often mixes movement modalities and influences, and usually involves partnering or group acrobatics Woody FoxWoody Fox is an Australian circus acrobat trained in Long, UK. His career in circus began after his in the UnderBelly circus festival that pushed him into various cabarets, cruise ship shows, and festivals. His specialties are within duos, including duo straps and hand to hand. Woody is known for his Golden Buzzer act on Canada’s Got Talent, performing dup straps and his performance in Cirque Du Demain on duo rope. He is part of the original Bloom! cast, which debuted in 2022. Tiffany WardenMiranda TempestMiranda Tempest (Tiffany Warden) has been a professional aerialist for over ten years. She founded the public circus program The Flying Arts Collective in 2013 and currently teaches at Artists Play Dance and Circus Centre in downtown Toronto. She's been an in-demand instructor at international events such as Pole Expo in Las Vegas, Aerial Expo in Iowa, and Campfire Retreat in Minneapolis. As an artist, Miranda is the director of Illuminair Entertainment, a contemporary circus troupe specializing is stylish, stylized performances. Illuminair has been featured across North America, including events like the 'Halloween Thriller' party in Fort McMurray, Alberta; Anime North-Canada's largest anime convention; and the notorious Theatre Bizarre in Detroit. Illuminair has recently finished their first ensemble production, ‘(Re)Composed’ which was given a Digital Now grant by the Canada Council for the Arts and debuted online in spring 2022. It was remounted in the spring of 2023 with the funding of the Toronto Arts Council. Miranda herself specializes in aerial hoop, cube, spanish web, and chains; as well as duo hoop, triple trapeze, and in-air group work in general. Her solo work often uses highly stylized costuming and ranges from showgirl fantasy to nightmare fodder. Heather SimpsonAfter seeing a Spanish web performance at the age of 12, Heather dreamed of the circus. It took 30 years until she had the opportunity to learn to fly. At the age of 42, Simpson began to train at the Toronto School of Circus Arts. Her disciplines include Spanish web, straps, and aerial chains, the most painful of circus apparatuses. Since then, she has been performing in professional shows such as The Chaos Project on aerial rope with Hercinia Arts; various acts with Lunacy Cabaret; and Wonders of Winterland on duo aerial straps with AP Events. Heather has been a primary character in Bloom!, a magical romp in the garden. At the tender age of 71, Heather sees no end to her performance career and is a source of awe to the cast around her. Mary-Margaret ScrimgerJoy, absurdity, and comedy are constants in Mary-Margaret’s work. She has been a professional aerialist for over ten years, focusing on static trapeze with skills on other apparatuses such as triple trapeze, trio cube, frame, and spanish web. She has worked with the majority of Toronto circus companies. This includes large successful shows like Cascades for Nuit Blanche, by Anandam Dancetheatre, which was ranked #2 best dance piece for 2014; Legends of Horror by Hit and Run Productions; (Re)Composed by Illuminair Entertainment, a reimagining of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons using aerial dance; BLOOM!; and the Starlight WishFoundation Gala. Mary-Margaret’s signature act is HENRY, a googley-eyed alien. WIth a smile on her butt and googley eyes on her feet, she narrates a story and brings joy to the audience. During the pandemic, she expanded her repertoire and learned tap dance and mime. In addition to aerial, Mary-Margaret is a rigger. She teaches the Aerial Arts Foundational Rigging course, which has increased the safety of rigging in Toronto. She is the head rigger for The Mars Project, which melds tap dance and aerial. Isadora BelloIsadora Bello is a multidisciplinary circus artist from Brazil. She specializes in dance trapeze and partner acro. Isadora started performing in contemporary dance shows such as “Marias” and “Palavras” in 2018. The following year she performed her dance trapeze act and duo silks in “Suspenso” (Circocan, 2019). In Canada, she has been in local productions in Toronto such as BLOOM!, “The Chaos Project”, and various corporate events. She studied aerial arts, flexibility and flying trapeze at Circocan - International School of Circus Arts in Florianopolis and is continuing her formation with ongoing sessions on hand to hand, dance trapeze and act creation with private coaches in Montreal. She is an adaptable and passionate artist, who believes different cultures empower the art scenario and bring diversity to the scene. Julija KrisciunasJulija Krisciunas is a 35 year old aerial dancer, singer, violinist, actress, and visual artist from Toronto. Her love of music led her to double major in Violin and Musical Theatre at the Etobicoke School of the Arts. She continued to pursue music by singing opera at the University of Toronto and then furthering her education in Musical Theatre Performance at St. Lawrence College. Her exploration of circus began in 2015 after completing a tour of a children’s theatre production (Big Kid Entertainment’s Cinderella’s Frog Prince) across Ontario. While she likes to spend most of her time dedicated to practicing, performing and coaching silks, Krisciunas has spent time on many different apparatus. Krisciunas’s multifaceted career has led her to participate and lend her many talents to various productions. Some highlights include scaring audiences in Casa Loma’s Legends of Horrors (2019) as an aerialist and performing in Theatre Artaud’s Production of Grab em by the P*ssy at Theatre Passe Muraile (2017) which utilized her acting, singing, violin, juggling and aerial abilities. She has enjoyed many other memorable opportunities to perform in film, television, theatre, and circus companies including AP Events and Hericinia Arts Collective. Her latest act incorporates her talents as an opera singer, violinist and aerialist all at once in AP Events’ production of Wonders of Winterland. Devonshire CreweDevonshire Crewe is a 24-year-old professional circus performer who graduated from the George Brown College dance program. Crewe has been a student performer for ten years, professionally performing for four years.Crewe specializes in aerial rope and floor acro, but they take every opportunity to train and learn a plethora of different apparatus. They have mainly performed for AP Events and Illuminair Entertainment. This includes large events such as (Re)Composed, a circus ballet of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons; Bloom! (2022 and 2023); and Wonders of Winterland (2022, 2023, and 2024). They teach multiple circus and dance classes for Artists’ Play Dance and Circus school. Craig KeelingHailing from Liverpool, UK, Craig Keeling’s has been part of shows that have toured through Egypt, and Switzerland to name a few. He has had various worldwide contracts, including performing at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. His skills are diverse, including acrobatics, aerials, acro balance, and fire performing. New to the Toronto circus community, he is entering with a splash, performing for Pride Toronto.

Hand Embroidered Botanical Patch Workshop
2024-07-07 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
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Join us for an afternoon of learning hand embroidery!

In this beginner one day workshop you will create a hand embroidered milkweed design and apply this to an item of clothing to create a uniquely embellished piece. The botanical designs provided in the class are based on embroideries made by Amanda McCavour, inspired by her art installation that is up now at the Toronto Botanical Garden.
In this class, you will learn how to use water soluble fabric to transfer the provided designs to a piece of clothing that you bring in or a small piece of linen provided in your class kit. Couching Stitch, French Knot, Fly Stitch, Chain Stitch and Satin Stitch will be applied to the designs.
During the class we will slow down and think about how stitching can be used to trace drawn lines and add a special feature to a loved item of clothing. At the end of the class you will come away with a one of a kind embroidery that will show off the hand embroidery skills you have learned.
Please bring in an item of clothing that you would like to stitch onto. I recommend denim or woven items like a jean jacket, collared shirt, scarf or canvas bag. Wondering if you have the right type of item? Bring in a few options and we can discuss prior to starting the project as a class. You will also have the option of using linen fabric provided to create a patch that can be applied to an item of clothing after the class. All materials other than your item of clothing will be provided in your course kit.
All materials are included.
Beginners welcome.
Materials provided:

5” or 6” wooden embroidery hoop
Needle Threader
Sewing Needles
Embroidery Floss (3 shades of green, 2 shades of purple)
10” x 10” piece of linen fabric
4 Botanical Template Designs
2 Markers
Small scissors
Water Soluble Fabric
A workshop handout outlining the stitches we will use in the class
5” x 5” sheet of Heat-n-bond for patches

Optional Items for students to bring in:
1. An item of clothing that you would like to embroidery onto. Ideally you can bring in something that is woven and does not have much stretch to it. I would suggest bringing in a few options to choose from.
**If you don’t have an item of clothing, linen fabric will be provided to stitch into.
Sunday, July 7th from 10:00AM-5:00PM
Registration: Public $125, TBG Members $110 (plus applicable taxes and fees)
About Amanda McCavour
Amanda McCavour is a Canadian artist who works with stitch 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.
https://amandamccavour.com/
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.

STEAM Camp (SOLD OUT)
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 16:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Join TBGKids for an interactive, educational, and engaging Summer Nature Camp in TBG’s cozy nature-themed classroom, expansive garden and the nearby ravine. Each week will explore a new theme that will help campers learn from nature. From STEAM camp to a Magical Adventure week, campers will create nature-themed art, learn about plants and animals through hands-on activities, explore the forests and creek, and, of course, have a campfire! Each camper will create a themed craft to take home at the end of the camp day. Please note all camps are peanut and tree-nut free.

STEAM Camp is a week-long dive into Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Campers will get hands-on with science activities, exploring the natural wonders of the garden and learning from animals’ smart building and problem-solving skills in our engineering challenges. Camper’s will use what they’ve learned to create projects that mix nature, science, and creativity!

Dates: July 8-12, 2024Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Age Groups: 4 to 5 years, 5 to 7 years, 7 to 9 years, 9 to 11 years.

Campers wishing to attend camp together should choose the same age range as there is only one group per range. Overlap in age ranges is designed to allow for booking with friends and for flexibility in choosing the right age group for the camper.

Camp Fees: $345/weekCamper Registration Form: To ensure we have all the information we need to provide a safe and fulfilling camp for each camper we ask that all parents/guardians fill out a camper registration form one week prior to the start of camp. You will receive an email with a link to the camper registration form to your email. If you have not received it prior to one week before the start date of your camp please email education@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.Register for Extended CareDrop off as early as 8:00 a.m., pick up as late as 5 p.m. Extended Care Fees: $60/week ($48 on short weeks)

Membership Benefits: TBG Tree Level Members enjoy a 10% discount on all camp programs and extended care. Look out for your exclusive discount code in your inbox. Questions about your membership? Contact us at membership@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.

Registration Details: To ensure that you receive important updates, kindly include your email address when checking out.

Camper Registration Form: To ensure we have all the information we need to provide a safe and fulfilling camp for each camper we ask that all parents/guardians fill out a camper registration form one week prior to the start of camp. You will receive an email with a link to the camper registration form to your email. If you have not received it prior to one week before the start date of your camp please email education@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.

Cancellation Policy: A full refund on camps is provided on any camp if the refund request is made in writing to education@torontobotanicalgarden.cafour weeks prior to the first day of camp. If your campers fall ill and you are requesting a refund with less than four weeks’ notice please note we may require a doctor’s note.

Waitlist Option: If the week you’re eyeing seems to be fully booked, don’t fret! Reach out to us at education@torontobotanicalgarden.ca, and we’ll add you to the waitlist. Spots frequently become available throughout the summer, and we don’t want you to miss out on the fun!

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Raindrops to Roots: The Essentials of Water-Wise Gardening
2024-07-09 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Learn how to create a lush garden while conserving water!

Ready to dip your toes into gardening practices that save water and still leave your garden lush and lively? This presentation is tailored for gardeners who want to embrace an eco-friendly gardening approach without sacrificing their garden’s vibrancy. Learn how to keep your garden’s thirst quenched with techniques for water-wise gardening, including soil moisture management, the selection of drought-tolerant plants, and the implementation of watering techniques that minimize water waste. We’ll share practical tips that are not just wise, but are also simple to implement, ensuring your garden remains beautiful, rain or shine.
Tuesday, July 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Public $15, TBG Members $10 (plus applicable taxes and fees)
About Toronto Master Gardeners (TMG)
Toronto Master Gardeners (TMG) is a volunteer not-for-profit organization that shares current, science-based horticultural information with the gardening public through various channels, including in person, in print, through the media, and online. Our committed volunteers support and inspire the community, and continually update the sound knowledge required to help them. Learn more and ask your questions Toronto Master Gardeners – Helping Gardeners.
Join Toronto Botanical Garden
Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !
Safe Program Access:

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.

Children's Story Time at the Garden with Toronto Public Library
2024-07-10 14:00 - 2024-08-14 14:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us in the Weston Family Library for children’s nature and garden story time with rhymes, and songs!

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 welcome.
Please note, caregivers must stay with participants during the program.
These programs are drop-in, and FREE. Please note registration is not required but we would love to know you are planning to attend!
Wednesday, July 10, and Wednesday, August 14 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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 Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

Pre-Concert Tours
2024-07-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-07-18 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | ON
Stop and smell the flowers while enjoying a 60-minute tour of the Toronto Botanical Garden and Edwards Gardens before a concert! This guided walk will take you through the beautiful themed gardens and a stroll into the beloved Edwards Gardens. You’ll learn about the history of these gardens and all about pollinators, the plants on display, and the ecology of this area.
The FREE Edwards Summer Music Series concerts begin promptly at 7 pm. This tour will end at the concert venue so you can grab a spot before the music starts.
Pre-registration required. Register here.
Important Info: These tours are for individuals or small groups, with a maximum of 15 participants per tour. Tours will take place rain or shine so please wear appropriate clothing. Please note the terrain is uneven in some areas, with steps and slopes.
All proceeds go towards supporting our beautiful gardens, thank you for your support!

Summer Market at the Garden
2024-07-11 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-18 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Toronto Botanical Garden, in partnership with Appletree Markets and Events will be hosting a weekly market running Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. starting July 11 through August 29, 2024!
We are excited to bring you the freshest local produce, artisanal products, and unique food items from farmers and small businesses in the Greater Toronto Area. Vendors are carefully selected to ensure that we offer the highest quality products to our customers. We believe in creating a vibrant community space where everyone can support local businesses, enjoy good food, and connect with nature. As part of our weekly offering, we’ll have FREE drop-in family activities, and a FREE gardening advice clinic provided by the Toronto Master Gardeners. Our goal is to promote healthier and more sustainable ways to live in the city.
We invite you to join us every week and discover the amazing flavours and products that the Greater Toronto Area has to offer. Our market is open rain or shine, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Interested in becoming a vendor, partner, collaborator, or sponsor? Click here to fill out our online application with Appletree Markets.

FREE Edwards Summer Music Series
2024-07-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | ON
The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing diverse, contemporary talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden, hosted by award-winning Canadian broadcaster and environmentalist Anwar Knight. Enjoy FREE concerts on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. in July and August within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
Arrive early for greater enjoyment. Shop or dine at our Summer Market hosted by Appletree Markets (3 to 7 p.m.), sign up for a pre-concert guided garden tour (5:30 to 6:30 p.m.) or drop-in to the library for free family activities (3 to 7 p.m.). The TBG Bloom Cafe, which has a patio overlooking the concert venue, will be open for light bites, sweet treats, and hot food from the BBQ. Drop into the Visitor Center to browse our Garden Shop for a curated selection of plants, garden goodies, and nature-inspired home decor.
Click to see more details and the 2024 Concert Line-up.
The Edwards Summer Music Series is generously supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation

Wilderness Camp (SOLD OUT)
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-19 16:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Join TBGKids for an interactive, educational, and engaging Summer Nature Camp in TBG’s cozy nature-themed classroom, expansive garden and the nearby ravine. Each week will explore a new theme that will help campers learn from nature. From STEAM camp to a Magical Adventure week, campers will create nature-themed art, learn about plants and animals through hands-on activities, explore the forests and creek, and, of course, have a campfire! Each camper will create a themed craft to take home at the end of the camp day. Please note all camps are peanut and tree-nut free.

Wilderness is all around us! During this adventurous week, campers will learn how to safely make a fire, build a forest shelter and learn about the uses of different plants in the Wilket creek ravine!

Dates: July 15 – 19, 2024Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Age Groups: 4 to 5 years, 5 to 7 years, 7 to 9 years, 9 to 11 years.

Campers wishing to attend camp together should choose the same age range as there is only one group per range. Overlap in age ranges is designed to allow for booking with friends and for flexibility in choosing the right age group for the camper.

Camp Fees: $345/weekCamper Registration Form: To ensure we have all the information we need to provide a safe and fulfilling camp for each camper we ask that all parents/guardians fill out a camper registration form one week prior to the start of camp. You will receive an email with a link to the camper registration form to your email. If you have not received it prior to one week before the start date of your camp please email education@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.Register for Extended CareDrop off as early as 8:00 a.m., pick up as late as 5 p.m. Extended Care Fees: $60/week ($48 on short weeks)

Membership Benefits: TBG Tree Level Members enjoy a 10% discount on all camp programs and extended care. Look out for your exclusive discount code in your inbox. Questions about your membership? Contact us at membership@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.

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Camper Registration Form: To ensure we have all the information we need to provide a safe and fulfilling camp for each camper we ask that all parents/guardians fill out a camper registration form one week prior to the start of camp. You will receive an email with a link to the camper registration form to your email. If you have not received it prior to one week before the start date of your camp please email education@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.

Cancellation Policy: A full refund on camps is provided on any camp if the refund request is made in writing to education@torontobotanicalgarden.cafour weeks prior to the first day of camp. If your campers fall ill and you are requesting a refund with less than four weeks’ notice please note we may require a doctor’s note.

Waitlist Option: If the week you’re eyeing seems to be fully booked, don’t fret! Reach out to us at education@torontobotanicalgarden.ca, and we’ll add you to the waitlist. Spots frequently become available throughout the summer, and we don’t want you to miss out on the fun!

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VW Bus Succulent Workshop
2024-07-21 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us to create unique and beautiful succulents!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 your own succulent garden in a handmade concrete planter shaped like a classic VW bus! All materials required to create your own VW Bus Succulent Garden will be provided, including planter pot, specialty succulent soil, mini succulents, and care instruction cards. Please bring your own gardening gloves if needed. Sunday, July 21, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration: Public $65, Members $60 (plus applicable taxes and fees) About Molly ShannonMolly 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 GardenJoin the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member ! Safe Program AccessTo ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Kokedama: Japanese Moss Ball Design
2024-07-21 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
You’ll learn the history of this art, get an introduction to moss, and learn to make your own beautiful kokedama.‘Moss ball bonsai,’ Kokedama is the Japanese art of planting without pots. A ball of soil or clay is covered with moss is used to support the plant’s roots. Considered to be cheerful, peaceful, and calm, this charming design style began in the seventeen century. Perfect in small spaces, Kokedama are often presented on decorative plates, wood branches, or stone but they can also be suspended in the air with the help of a cord. In this workshop you’ll learn the history of this art, get an introduction to moss (an often ignored member of the plant kingdom), and learn to make your own beautiful kokedama. All materials required will be provided. Workshop is not affiliated with the Certificate in Floral Design. Beginners welcome. Sunday, July 21 from 6:00-7:30 PM. Registration: Public $55, Members $45 (plus applicable taxes and fees) About Lil Taggart Lil Taggart is an experienced and creative designer and instructor in Floral Arts. She is also an accredited Floral Design Judge and has competed on an international level as well as domestically. She serves on the board of Canada Blooms, co-chairs the staging for the Toronto Flower Show, is past president of the Georgetown Horticultural Society and is a member of The Garden Club of Toronto. Join Toronto Botanical Garden Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member ! Safe Program Access To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.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.
