Pre-Concert Tours
2024-08-29 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!

FREE Edwards Summer Music Series
2024-08-29 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

Sonia Day's The Newfoundland Lunch Party | Book Launch
2024-09-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden | Garden Hall, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for the launch of Sonia Day’s novel, The Newfoundland Lunch Party, A Sisters of the Soil Novel with Recipes!

Former Toronto Star gardening columnist Sonia Day returns with a new novel! The Newfoundland Lunch Party, A Sisters of the Soil Novel With Recipes is a follow-up to The Mexico Lunch Party, which she launched at the Toronto Botanical Garden in September 2022.
This time, her Sisters of the Soil, all passionate gardeners, meet up for fun times and good food in Newfoundland, where they make an extraordinary discovery.
Join Sonia for an entertaining afternoon where she’ll talk about what inspired her to write the story and promises to bring samples of an authentic Newfoundland sweet treat for everyone to enjoy.
Copies will be on sale afterward (cash or cheques only).
Thursday, September 12 from 2:00-4:00 PM.
Registration: Free, but please register beforehand.

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

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Guided Breathwork Experience
2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for a transformative experience, where you’ll find inner peace and relaxation.

Breathwork is therapy for balancing the relationship between body and mind. Join Mira Kopanarov, a trained professional who will guide you in this experience where you will experience a deep connection and release emotional and physical blockages through practising a pre-set breathing style. Complemented by herbal tea (including Rosa Damascena, handpicked from the mountains of Bulgaria), the effects of the therapy will leave you relaxed and reduce the effects of stress and anxiety.
No prior experience is required. Participants please bring your yoga mat and eye mask; a small pillow and blanket are recommended.
Program Schedule
Thursday, September 12 from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Public $66, TBG Members $59 (plus applicable taxes and fees)
About Mira Kopanarov
Mira is a breathwork coach and communications specialist with a wealth of experience spanning over two decades. Four years ago, following a personal journey through burnout, Mira pivoted her practice towards the transformative power of holistic communications. This shift aimed to create a nurturing environment for individuals and communities experiencing the consequences of the “burnout economy” and trauma. Through guided breathwork, mindfulness, and storytelling, Mira tackles issues like anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, imposter syndrome, and self-love deficiency. Her experiences lend her empathy and insight, driving her commitment to offering a safe, healing space for those seeking support.
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Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !
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.

Drawing with Botanical Ink
2024-09-14 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for a fun-filled day of creating beautiful artwork using botanical ink!In this workshop you’ll learn how to draw a leaf using a classic dip pen with black walnut ink. The warm brown ink evokes the timeless drawings of Renaissance Master Leonardo da Vinci. Our instructor will also explain how to make your own ink. All participants will go home with a dip pen handle, metal drawing nip and small bottle of black walnut inkmade at Toronto Botanical Garden! No experience is required; just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm! Beginners welcome. Materials are included. You will take home the following: 1 dip pen handle 1 Japanese metal drawing nib 1 sheet of archival quality herbarium paper 1 small bottle of Black Walnut ink made at TBG. Saturday, September 14, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Registration: Public $65, TBG Members $55 (plus applicable taxes and fees) About Alan Li Artist and conservationist Alan Li uses pencils, ink and paint to document the wonders of the natural world. Alan’s mission is to build connections to nature through arts-based education. Since 2015, he has been partnering with non-profit environmental organizations to teach nature focused art programs and workshops. Alan was responsible for the successful launch of the Toronto Nature Sketch program in 2018, teaching all of the art lessons during that inaugural year. Nature Sketch is an initiative of Canadian artist Robert Bateman and the Bateman Foundation. In 2019, Alan was a speaker at the annual Ravine Symposium at Toronto Botanical Garden. In his presentation, he shared stories behind ravine inspired artwork created by himself and a small brigade of volunteer artists. Funds raised through the sale of the artwork were donated to ravine conservation initiatives at the garden. Alan currently teaches Field Sketching, Nature Drawing and Linocut Printmaking at Toronto Botanical Garden and the High Park Nature Centre. www.alanlidrawings.com 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.

Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes and Tubers
2024-09-16 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us to learn what to plant for a stunning spring bloom!Fall is the time for planting spring flowering bulbs, but how do you decide which to plant, or how and where to plant them? This presentation will give you the answers to these questions as well as touching on common problems one might encounter. Monday, September 16 from 6:30- 7:30 PM. 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. Become a TBG MemberJoin 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 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 program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Cyanotype Printmaking
2024-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of Cyanotype Printmaking!Please join us for a delightful afternoon of Cyanotype Printmaking! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create 8 original Cyanotype prints inspired from plants at Toronto Botanical Garden. Our instructor will demonstrate every stage of the process and explain how you can continue creating Cyanotype prints year-round at home. All materials included. Beginners welcome. All materials are included. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. Saturday, September 21, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Registration: Public $65, TBG Members $55 (plus applicable taxes and fees) About Alan Li Artist and conservationist Alan Li uses pencils, ink and paint to document the wonders of the natural world. Alan’s mission is to build connections to nature through arts-based education. Since 2015, he has been partnering with non-profit environmental organizations to teach nature focused art programs and workshops. Alan was responsible for the successful launch of the Toronto Nature Sketch program in 2018, teaching all of the art lessons during that inaugural year. Nature Sketch is an initiative of Canadian artist Robert Bateman and the Bateman Foundation. In 2019, Alan was a speaker at the annual Ravine Symposium at Toronto Botanical Garden. In his presentation, he shared stories behind ravine inspired artwork created by himself and a small brigade of volunteer artists. Funds raised through the sale of the artwork were donated to ravine conservation initiatives at the garden. Alan currently teaches Field Sketching, Nature Drawing and Linocut Printmaking at Toronto Botanical Garden and the High Park Nature Centre. www.alanlidrawings.com 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.

Paper Quilling: Sunflower Workshop
2024-09-21 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for a fun-filled workshop on paper quilling and learn how to make amazing art with paper strips!

Join us for a fun-filled workshop on paper quilling and learn how to make amazing art with paper strips. Our experienced instructor Deepa Krishnan, will teach you different quilling techniques and guide you to create a Sunflower in paper quilling on a 5”x7” canvas. You can choose your favorite colors and design to make your artwork personal and unique. This is a beginner friendly workshop and no matter your skill level, you’ll have a blast creating this beautiful Sunflower to add to your Fall décor!
Beginners welcome. All materials included.
Saturday, September 21 from 2:00-4:00 PM
Registration: Public $50, TBG Members $45 (plus applicable taxes and fees)
About Deepa Krishnan
Deepa Krishnan is a self-taught artist specializing in the art of Paper Quilling which involves manipulating narrow strips of paper to create exquisite designs. She discovered this art form when she was looking for a creative outlet from her engineering job. She was amazed by the possibilities and beauty of paper quilling, that she decided to pursue it as a full-time career. Since then, she has been passionately mastering this technique and has created many artworks drawing inspiration from nature, music and travel. She cuts the paper strips in different widths to add depth and dimension to her creations. She loves to play with the colours and experiment with the quilling techniques to create her own distinctive style. Deepa believes that anyone can learn this art form, regardless of their age or skill level and she hosts many workshops to spread the joy of quilling. She enjoys seeing her students discover their own creativity and style in paper quilling.
Website: https://www.deepakrishnan.com/
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Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !
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.

Making Garden Magic: Conversations with Paul Zammit and Leslie Hockley
2024-09-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation with award-winning plant person, CBC radio host and inaugural guest conductor Paul Zammit with our very own lead horticulturist Leslie Hockley. Paul and Leslie will share their personal reflections and lessons learned working in public horticulture, the importance of staying curious along with the joy and serendipitous “happy accidents” that often occur in the garden.

You’ll also have the opportunity to tap into their deep understanding of the art and science of gardening during a Q&A session, allowing you to ask your burning gardening questions and receive personalized advice from these passionate professionals.

The evening will end with a container demonstration with one lucky winner taking the creation home with them!

Thursday, September 26, 7 to 8:30 PM.Public $25, TBG Member $20 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About Paul Zammit and Leslie Hockley
Paul Zammit: With over 35 years of experience, Zammit has become a respected figure in the world of gardening. Zammit is a faculty member at Niagara College and the former Director of Horticulture at the Toronto Botanical Garden, renowned for his passion for inspiring others in the field. In addition to his work at Niagara College, one of Zammit’s notable contributions to horticulture is his role as the gardening host on popular radio programs “Ontario Today” and “Here and Now” on CBC Radio One. Zammit is actively involved in various horticultural organizations and initiatives including co-leading garden tours abroad with Marjorie and Jeff Mason. He is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and contributor to industry publications, sharing his insights and expertise with audiences worldwide. Paul is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2019 and 2021 Garden Communicator of the Year award from Landscape Ontario. In 2023 he received the Educator award from the Perennial Plant Association.
Leslie Hockley: TBG’s Lead Horticulturalist, Leslie Hockley has nearly ten years of horticulture industry experience. Her expertise ranges from garden and lawn maintenance to nursery production, annual design, and tree care. She is passionate about public gardens and plant records. She’s interned at the Denver Botanic Gardens in Colorado and most recently she’s worked as a Plant Records and Mapping Technician at the University of British Columbia’s Botanical Garden. Leslie studied horticulture at Humber College and at the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture.
Join Toronto Botanical GardenJoin the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on programs, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!
Safe Program Access

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

P.A. Day Camp 2024/2025
2024-09-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-15 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Experience camp fun in a day at TBG’s nature-themed P.A. Day camps! Join TBGKids for interactive, educational and engaging activities in our cozy nature-themed classroom, expansive garden and nearby ravine.
Each P.A. Day Camp will focus on a theme that inspires nature connection and appreciation. Campers between ages 5-10 will participate in hands-on activities, explore the Teaching Garden and the nearby Wilket Creek ravine, and make crafts in our cozy nature-themed classroom.
P.A. Day Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will start and end in The James Boyd Children’s Centre.
Themes:

September 27, 2024 – Busy Bees
October 11, 2024 – Ravine Explorers
November 15, 2024 – Wilderness Adventure
November 29, 2024 – Forest Fantasy
January 17, 2025 – Houseplant Helpers
February 14, 2025 – Animal Architects
June 6, 2025 – Signs of Spring

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P.A. Day Camp 2024/2025
2024-09-27 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Experience camp fun in a day at TBG’s nature-themed P.A. Day camps! Join TBGKids for interactive, educational and engaging activities in our cozy nature-themed classroom, expansive garden and nearby ravine.

Each P.A. Day Camp will focus on a theme that inspires nature connection and appreciation. Campers between ages 5-10 will participate in hands-on activities, explore the Teaching Garden and the nearby Wilket Creek ravine, and make crafts in our cozy nature-themed classroom.

P.A. Day Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will start and end in The James Boyd Children’s Centre.

Themes:

September 27, 2024 – Busy Bees
October 11, 2024 – Ravine Explorers
November 15, 2024 – Wilderness Adventure
November 29, 2024 – Forest Fantasy
January 17, 2025 – Houseplant Helpers
February 14, 2025 – Animal Architects
June 6, 2025 – Signs of Spring

Seed Collecting Workshop
2024-09-28 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for an engaging workshop where you’ll learn about ethical seed collecting and gain hands-on experience with seed collection!Discover a cost-effective and simple way to enhance your garden with beautiful perennial flowering plants, and take a piece of the Toronto Botanical Garden home with you! Join us for an engaging workshop where you’ll learn about ethical seed collecting and gain hands-on experience with seed collection and preparation techniques. You will learn ethical seed collecting principles, take a guided walk through the Toronto Botanical Garden to collect seeds from a variety of stunning perennial plants and gain insights on seed cleaning, storage and options for getting your seed to germinate. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this workshop will equip you with valuable knowledge and skills to expand your garden sustainably. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts and bring a bit of the Toronto Botanical Garden’s beauty into your own backyard! Saturday, September 28 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Registration: Public $20, TBG Members $15 (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 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.

Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 2
2024-10-02 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
In this follow up to Classic Design Fundamentals 1, you will enrich your understanding of traditional design.

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

Prerequisite: Fundamentals I

Course fees do not include flowers or supplies. Students are encouraged to find a local flower shop or grocery store to purchase their flowers. A materials list will be e-mailed prior to the start of each class.

Learn more about our Certificate in Floral Design

Program Schedule

Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 6 to 9 p.m.

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

Register Today

About Lil Taggart
Lil Taggart is an experienced and creative designer and instructor in Floral Arts. She is also an accredited Floral Design Judge and has competed on an international level as well as domestically. She serves on the board of Canada Blooms, co-chairs the staging for the Toronto Flower Show, is past president of the Georgetown Horticultural Society, and is a member of The Garden Club of Toronto.
Join Toronto Botanical Garden
Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!
Safe Program Access

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.
Registration Deadline: Sept 27, 2024 at 12 p.m.

Seed Saving Family Workshop
2024-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Gain hands-on opportunities to harvest seeds in the Toronto Botanical Garden. Share and trade seeds with neighbours and friends to re-wild .

Plants create seeds to ensure their next generation thrives, and we can help them along! Learn about how to save seeds from native species and what they need to survive from storage to propagation during this family-friendly workshop. Gain hands-on opportunities to harvest seeds in the Toronto Botanical Garden. Share and trade seeds with neighbours and friends to re-wild your whole community!
Thursday, October 3from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Public $5 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Since 1957, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), as enabled through the provincial Conservation Authorities Act, has taken action to enhance our region’s natural environment and protect our land, water and communities from the impacts of flooding and increasingly extreme weather events — Ontario’s leading cause of public emergencies. As the region’s first line of defence against natural hazards, TRCA maintains vital infrastructure and provides programs and services that promote public health and safety, protecting people and property. TRCA mobilizes a science-based approach to provide sound policy advice, leveraging its position as a not-for-profit operating in the broader public sector to achieve collective impacts within our communities and across all levels of government

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 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 program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
2024-10-03 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Succulent specialist & designer, Molly Shannon, will lead you through a relaxing and enjoyable succulent arranging experience.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 large ceramic planter with a variety of succulent plants! All materials required to create your own arrangement will be provided, including a planter pot, specialty succulent soil, succulent plants, and care instruction cards. Please bring your own gardening gloves if needed. Thursday, October 3, from 7:00 – 8:30 PM Registration: Public $49, Members $44 (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.

Nuit Blanche at the Garden 2024
2024-10-05 19:00 - 2024-10-06 07:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Nuit Blanche Toronto is the city’s annual all-night celebration of contemporary art, produced by the City of Toronto in collaboration with Toronto’s arts community. Since 2006, this award-winning event has featured almost 1,600 art installations by approximately 5,800 artists and has generated over $489 million in economic impact for Toronto. Following the success of our inaugural participation in Nuit Blanche last year attracting thousands of visitors, we will once again host two installations at the Garden for one night, For Nuit Blanche Toronto 2024, artists and curators will delve into the theme of “Bridging Distance” with works that explore the multifaceted ways we experience and understand distance, while also reimagining how we can bridge distance through art. This is an opportunity for recalibration and to reconnect with our city, our world and each other, in public spaces.
Saturday, October 5, 7 p.m. until Sunday, October 6, 7 a.m.
Admission is FREE

FINDING ROOTS TOGETHER

Alexandra Iorgu, Land-based artist (IG: @clayisalive)
Alan Colley, Natural Knowledge Keeper (IG: @livingwildinthecity)
Black Wolf Hart, Drum Carrier and Sundancer (TIKOK: @204blackwolf)

As the world advances with technology, it can leave out genuine connections. This project aims to make participants feel warm and welcomed, and to experience a meaningful engagement with Indigenous culture. Participants will be invited to listen to music and Indigenous stories, connect and recharge by the fire and reflect on their own journey to Toronto while making symbolic clay roots that form a collective art installation. This co-created artwork will be returned to nature after the event.

WE ARE ALL MADE OF STARS
A participatory work made of hundreds of stars forming a spiral galaxy by Sarvenaz Rayati, interdisciplinary artist (sarvenaz-rayati.com) Instagram: @the_cypresstree
Project Description
Participants are invited to physically place an illuminated star on a galaxy map by choosing a path that resonates with them. Throughout the night, the galaxy gradually forms as more stars are added. Visitors are reminded of the collective participation that has gone into creating the work, with each star representing a contribution from those who came before. Inspired by the theme of oneness and interconnectivity, the project aims to highlight the interconnectedness of participants, bridging distances through shared participation in the creation of a galaxy full of stars.

Tafelmusik at the Garden: A Musical Menagerie
2024-10-06 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Enjoy live baroque music in an intimate setting. A lighthearted romp through the fields, forests, and barnyards of baroque Europe. The birds and beasts join us on a journey through the cycle of the seasons in a delightful musical bestiary, with music ranging from the most enchanting to the most ridiculous.

Patricia Ahern, violin
Marco Cera, oboe
Michael Unterman, cello
Charlotte Nediger, harpsichord

Sunday, October 6, 2 to 3:15 p.m.Public $25, TBG Members and Tafelmusik Subscribers $23 (plus fees and HST)Indoor ConcertGeneral Admission Seating. Doors open approximately 45 minutes before the performance.
Group SalesBring your group of 10 or more to this event and take advantage of great savings. For more information on Group Sales, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
Accessible SeatingAccessible seating is available in the hall. Please contact us in advance so we can better assist you, and/or arrive early for priority seating before the hall is open to the public. For more information on Accessible Seating, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
Support PersonThe support person who accompanies a patron with special needs is eligible for a complimentary ticket/admission. Support person tickets/admission are subject to availability. For more information on Accessible Services at our venues or support persons, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.

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.

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

Toronto Bonsai Society 60th Anniversary Exhibition and Sale
2024-10-11 00:00 - 2024-10-13 23:59 (America/New_York) | ON
Join us in celebrating our 60th Anniversary! From small Shohin bonsai that fit into the palm of your hand to trees older than your grandparents! See an incredible variety of Canada’s premier bonsai, as well as trees that are just starting their journey.
Ticket Pricing
1 Day Pass: $10
Full Weekend Pass: $20 (To access this pass, click Select a Date (above), then visit October 11th Tickets.)
Click here to purchase tickets online.
Workshop Descriptions
Join American bonsai legend Bill Valavanis this Thanksgiving weekend as part of TBS’ Commemorative 60th Anniversary Fall Show. The TBS will host two workshops with Bill throughout the weekend. Please click the date of your workshop (above) to reserve your spot.
Bring Your Own Bonsai Workshop – Saturday October 12th 10am – 1pm
Suited for experienced practitioners with refined trees. Don’t miss this opportunity to get personal tailored advice on your own trees, bring your babies to the next level!
Please bring 3-5 trees (size and scope dependent) as well as your own tools. Wire, lunch, and access to the show on the day of the workshop included
Itoigawa Shimpaku Juniper Workshop – Sunday October 13th 10am – 1pm
Suited for beginner/intermediate practitioners. Set yourself up with a coveted stylized Itoigawa Shimpakujuniper that will no doubt become the staple of your collection. Please bring shears, pruners, and wire cutters if you have them.
Juniper, wire, lunch, and access to the show on the day of the workshop included.
Both workshops will include entry to show on the day of the workshop, lunch, and ample time to meet and chat about all things bonsai with one of the best bonsai professionals on this side of the Pacific. Spaces are limited. (To reserve a workshop, click Select a Date (above), then visit the corresponding date; Saturday – Bring Your Own Bonsai Workshop and/or Sunday – Juniper Workshop)
Exhibition Times
FRIDAY OCTOBER 11th from 3 PM – 8 PM
SATURDAY OCTOBER 12th from 10 AM – 5 PM
SUNDAY OCTOBER 13th from 10 AM – 5 PM
For more information visit the Toronto Bonsai Society website.
Location: Toronto Botanical Garden (777 Lawrence Avenue East at Leslie Street, North York, Ontario, Canada – paid parking in effect)

Autumn in the Garden
2024-10-15 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us to learn how to prep your garden for winter and ensure a stunning spring bloom!Some would say autumn is the time to tuck your garden into bed for a long winter sleep. But don’t put those trowels away yet – a garden never sleeps! Trees, leaves, lawns, vegetables, flowers – so many ways you can help your paradise prepare for winter. More importantly, that little bit of extra autumn attention will make next year’s garden even more spectacular. Tuesday, October 15 from 6:30- 7:30 PM. 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. Become a TBG MemberJoin 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 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 program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Linocut Reduction Printmaking
2024-10-19 13:00 - 2024-10-26 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us to learn all about Linocut reduction printmaking!For students with previous Linocut experience, this course offers advanced techniques to further your growth as a printmaker. Linocut Reduction printing is a process that enables the creation of multi-colour prints from a single block of Lino. Over 2 sessions, you’ll learn about this approach to relief printmaking and create a small edition of prints using two different colours. Please bring your own sketches, drawings, designs or photo reference for inspiration. Beginners welcome. Please bring an apron or wear old clothing. All materials included. Saturday, October 19 and Saturday, October 26 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (two sessions). Registration: Public $150, TBG Members $135 (plus applicable taxes and fees) About Alan Li Artist and conservationist Alan Li uses pencils, ink and paint to document the wonders of the natural world. Alan’s mission is to build connections to nature through arts-based education. Since 2015, he has been partnering with non-profit environmental organizations to teach nature focused art programs and workshops. Alan was responsible for the successful launch of the Toronto Nature Sketch program in 2018, teaching all of the art lessons during that inaugural year. Nature Sketch is an initiative of Canadian artist Robert Bateman and the Bateman Foundation. In 2019, Alan was a speaker at the annual Ravine Symposium at Toronto Botanical Garden. In his presentation, he shared stories behind ravine inspired artwork created by himself and a small brigade of volunteer artists. Funds raised through the sale of the artwork were donated to ravine conservation initiatives at the garden. Alan currently teaches Field Sketching, Nature Drawing and Linocut Printmaking at Toronto Botanical Garden and the High Park Nature Centre. www.alanlidrawings.com 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.

Fall Forest Bathing at the Garden
2024-10-20 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!

Welcome the autumn season 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 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 colours and scents of the season and deepen your relationship with the wild things in our city.
The walk ends with a seasonal tea, where you’ll share some songs and poetry to allow the experience to sink in. Don’t miss your chance to try forest bathing for yourself in a beautiful outdoor setting!
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.
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 18 at 12:00 PM
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 | Lorraine Hunter and Janice Hunter Winton
2024-10-20 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
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Join us in celebrating the release of Hunters in Paradise: Tales of a Nassau Childhood!

Join us in celebrating the release of the book Hunters in Paradise: Tales of a Nassau Childhood – a collection of short stories by sisters Lorraine and Janice plus an additional tale by their father, the late Eric Hunter. With humor and selective memories, it chronicles life on a tropical island in the late 1950s and early 60s including adjusting to living in a hot climate, meeting the neighbours, family history, race relations, tropical plants, and fruit, and some of their favourite recipes. Stories and music to be shared with a book sale and signing to follow. Light refreshments to be served.
Lorraine Hunter is a long-time TBG member and volunteer, past board member, and current editor of its online magazine, Trellis. Lorraine worked as a journalist for many years both reporting and editing for various newspapers and magazines including the Nassau Tribune, Peterborough Examiner, Ottawa Journal, Toronto Star, Hands Magazine, Plant & Garden, Canadian Gardening, and Gardening Life. She and her husband retired sportswriter Rick Matsumoto have two daughters and one granddaughter. They live and garden in Agincourt, Ontario, on the northern fringes of Scarborough.
Janice Hunter Winton is a Chartered Professional Accountant and former registered nurse. She worked for many years in healthcare and higher education, including at York Finch General Hospital and Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University). Janice is a former board member of the Toronto Botanical Garden and several other not-for-profit organizations. She currently lives on the Toronto Harbourfront with her little dog. She has three grown daughters and three grandsons.
Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 2:30-4:00 PM.
Free to attend. Please register beforehand.
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.

Keep Fit in Fall
2024-11-05 10:00 - 2024-12-10 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Move easily into Fall Keep Fit!You will practice movements designed to increase balance, agility, alignment, and strength. These exercises are gentle and thoughtful, focusing on whole-body movement to prevent pain, falls, and all-around creakiness. You will feel great after an hour of a little moving, a little stretching, a little weight work, and a whole lot of fun. Program Schedule Tuesdays, November 5, 12, 19, 26 and December 3 and 10 (6 Sessions), 10 to 11 a.m. Registration: Public $90, TBG Member $72 (plus applicable taxes and fees) If you are interested in a Trial Class, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca for more information. About Tena van Andel Tena van Andel is a certified Level II 3-D Workout™ instructor who wants to keep all of us moving till we’re 102. She enjoys volunteering for the Toronto Master Gardeners and is busy rewilding a 19th-century rundown farmhouse, fondly referred to as her ‘estate’. 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.

Gardening for Pollinators
2024-11-06 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us to learn about gardening for pollinators focusing on balconies and small-space gardens!Join Pollinator Partnerships Canada for an inspiring session on how to create pollinator-friendly gardens in even the smallest of spaces. Whether you’re working with a balcony, a small yard, or a patio, this presentation will guide you through the best practices for attracting and supporting local pollinators. With a focus on planning for next year’s garden, we’ll explore how to select the right indigenous plants for your ecoregion using Pollinator Partnership’s Ecoregional Guides and the Find Your Roots tool. Learn how your small space can make a big difference in supporting pollinators! Wednesday, November 6 from 6:30- 7:30 PM. Public $15, TBG Members $10 (plus applicable taxes and fees), Self-Identifying Equity Deserving Individual Free About Adèle Grenouilleau Adèle is a project coordinator for Pollinator Partnership Canada and Bee City Canada. She has been interested in pollinators since an early age due to an insatiable curiosity about nature. After completing a master’s degree in political science at Université du Québec à Montréal, Adèle specialized in wildlife conservation. Her final research paper explored how wildlife species are put on the international political agenda, with a focus on bees. As a francophone, she is also responsible for translating documents for P2C and Bee City Canada. Adèle is excited to work and learn from the amazing team at Pollinator Partnership Canada! About Vicki Wojcik, Ph.D. Vicki has been working to protect and promote pollinators with Pollinator Partnership since 2011. As Director she oversees P2 Canada’s research and programs, keeping on top of new and emerging pollinator issues and managing programs that includes pollinator habitat conservation and landscape management assessments; understanding and enhancing agroecosystems or ecosystem service assessments in Canada. Vicki joined the San Francisco team after completing her Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at UC Berkeley. In 2015 she returned home to Toronto with the expansion of P2 Canada. Vicki’s interest in pollinators was sparked during her undergraduate studies at the University of Guelph and has continued ever since. Her graduate research focused on understanding how native bees use gardens and habitats in cities. This focus on pollinators in human-dominated landscapes has continued throughout her career. Vicki’s contributions to pollinator research and conservation include numerous peer reviewed papers, book chapters, policy pieces, planting guides, and technical manuals. Become a TBG MemberJoin 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 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 program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Fused Glass: Birchbark Plates
2024-11-06 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for an interactive workshop and learn to create a fused glass birchbark plate!

In this interactive session, participants will learn to create a fused glass birchbark plate. Through the process, participants will understand the process of creating fused glass – this includes safety, types of glass, co-efficiencies of glass and the firing of their pieces.
During this program participants will:

Learn the process of making fused glass pieces.
Learn the technique of decorating a glass piece using paint designed for fused glass.
Learn what tools are required for the process.
Understand the safety requirements.
Create a plate with a birchbark design.

Beginners welcome. All materials included.
Please note that items will be taken for firing and be available for pick up at the Toronto Botanical Garden four weeks after the class.

Wednesday, November 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Registration: Public $115, Members $105 (plus applicable taxes and fees)
About Millean Kung
Born and raised in Toronto, Millean discovered Pottery and Glass Art more than 10 years ago. Currently, she is President of the Potter’s Studios in Scarborough and is involved in the Small Business Arts Mentorship Program at Glasstronomy Studios in Markham. Since retiring from education, Millean has devoted her time to her Pottery and Glass Art. She is the sole proprietor of her business, “1 in a Millean”, and participates in a number of Arts and Crafts Shows.
Also, Millean loves to garden and is a member and a volunteer at the Toronto Botanical Garden. To keep her schedule busy she enjoys cooking and baking.

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.

Linocut Fall Leaves
2024-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for a fun-filled day of fall leaf printmaking!Please join us for a delightful afternoon of printmaking! Learn how to create original Linocut prints using native tree leaves found at Toronto Botanical Garden. By the end of class, attendees will take home four 8 x 10 prints and four 5×7 prints, plus the knowledge of how to set up a linocut workspace at home. Please bring an apron or wear old clothing. All materials included. Beginners welcome. Saturday, November 9 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Registration: Public $65, TBG Members $55 (plus applicable taxes and fees) About Alan Li Artist and conservationist Alan Li uses pencils, ink and paint to document the wonders of the natural world. Alan’s mission is to build connections to nature through arts-based education. Since 2015, he has been partnering with non-profit environmental organizations to teach nature focused art programs and workshops. Alan was responsible for the successful launch of the Toronto Nature Sketch program in 2018, teaching all of the art lessons during that inaugural year. Nature Sketch is an initiative of Canadian artist Robert Bateman and the Bateman Foundation. In 2019, Alan was a speaker at the annual Ravine Symposium at Toronto Botanical Garden. In his presentation, he shared stories behind ravine inspired artwork created by himself and a small brigade of volunteer artists. Funds raised through the sale of the artwork were donated to ravine conservation initiatives at the garden. Alan currently teaches Field Sketching, Nature Drawing and Linocut Printmaking at Toronto Botanical Garden and the High Park Nature Centre. www.alanlidrawings.com 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.

Fused Glass: Floral Tealight Workshop
2024-11-09 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Design and create a beautiful floral glass tea-light holder!What could be cozier than a little candlelight on a dark night? In this session, participants will learn to create two glass tea light holders. Fused glass refers to any piece of glass formed after heating two or more pieces of glass together in a kiln. Through the process, participants will understand the process of creating fused glass – this includes safety, types of glass, co-efficiencies of glass, and the firing of their pieces. Perfect for holiday gifting! Suitable for absolute beginners. Materials included. Pieces will be ready for pick up at TBG 2-3 weeks after the workshop. For safety purposes, wear closed-toed shoes, no loose sleeves/scarves, no jewellery, and hair must be tied back. Saturday, November 9, from 2:00-4:30 PM. Registration: Public $125, Members $115 (plus applicable taxes and fees) About Millean Kung Born and raised in Toronto, Millean discovered Pottery and Glass Art more than 10 years ago. Currently, she is President of the Potter’s Studios in Scarborough and is involved in the Small Business Arts Mentorship Program at Glasstronomy Studios in Markham. Since retiring from education, Millean has devoted her time to her Pottery and Glass Art. She is the sole proprietor of her business, “1 in a Millean”, and participates in a number of Arts and Crafts Shows. Also, Millean loves to garden and is a member and a volunteer at the Toronto Botanical Garden. To keep her schedule busy she enjoys cooking and baking. 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.

Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 1
2024-11-13 18:00 - 2024-12-04 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Learn the basics of classic floral design including four styles – a water-viewing design, a centrepiece, a crescent, and a mass design.This course is the prerequisite to all other courses in TBG’s Floral Design Certificate program. Learn the fundamentals such as how to select and condition flowers, how to use floral design equipment and how to achieve different types of designs. Course fees do not include flowers or supplies. Students are encouraged to find a local flower shop or grocery store to purchase their flowers. A materials list will be e-mailed prior to the start of each class. Learn more about our Certificate in Floral Design Program Schedule Wednesdays, November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 2024 from 6-9 p.m. Registration: Public $240, Members $190 (plus applicable taxes and fees) About Pat Ware Pat has enjoyed teaching a number of different Floral Design courses at the Toronto Botanical Garden. She is a Design, Horticultural and Rose Judge. Pat continues to participate in and learn about Floral Artistry at the local, Provincial and international levels. 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.
