Guided Tours: TBG and Edwards Gardens
2022-08-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-08-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-08-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-08-26 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-09-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-09-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-09-15 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-09-16 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) and 1 more date | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Explore the Toronto Botanical Garden and Edwards Gardens with a knowledgeable tour guide.

Edwards Summer Music Series: Tafelmusik
2022-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing contemporary Canadian talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Hosted by TV Personality Mike Chalut.
The concerts take place Thursday nights at 7 p.m. in July and August within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Concerts are held rain or shine (they move indoors in the case of extreme weather). Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis or guests are encouraged to bring their own chair. Generously Supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation.
This Tafelmusik Trio featuring Patricia Ahern, Christopher Verrette & Lucas Harris will celebrate the beauty and our connection to nature through the music of the past with new energy brought to baroque music today. Each piece is played on period instruments, underscored and illuminated by scholarship.
Founded over 40 years ago on the pillars of passion, learning, and artistic excellence, Tafelmusik continues to bring new energy to baroque music and beyond. Historically informed performances of 17th- to 19th-century instrumental and choral music share the stage with vibrant, insightful multimedia programs, and bold new music written just for the group. Each piece is played on period instruments, underscored and illuminated by scholarship.
Through dynamic performances, international touring, award-winning recordings, and comprehensive education programs, Tafelmusik invites audiences to engage with beauty and experience the breadth of emotion music can inspire.

Toronto Cactus & Succulent Club Plant Show and Sale
2022-08-21 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Admission is FREE. Public Welcome.
For more information visit www.torontocactus.club/

Guided Tours: Wilket Creek Ravine
2022-08-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-08-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-09-10 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Explore the Toronto Botanical Garden and the Wilket Creek Ravine with a knowledgeable tour guide.

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Edwards Summer Music Series: Laila Biali
2022-08-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing contemporary Canadian talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Hosted by TV Personality Mike Chalut.
The concerts take place Thursday nights at 7 p.m. in July and August within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Concerts are held rain or shine (they move indoors in the case of extreme weather). Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis or guests are encouraged to bring their own chair. Generously Supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation.
Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist and CBC Music national radio host Laila Biali continues to earn high honours in the Jazz world, her signature sound transcends genre as she “masterfully mixes jazz and pop, bringing virtuosity and unpredictability to songs that are concise and catchy” (Washington Post).
Laila Biali has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents from New York City’s Carnegie Hall to Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts, and supported international icon Sting. In 2020, Laila was honoured by SOCAN Music with the Hagood Hardy Award for Excellence in Songwriting. In 2019, Laila’s eponymous release won her a JUNO (Canada’s GRAMMY) for “Vocal Jazz Album of the Year.” The year prior, she was awarded top prize at the Canadian Songwriting Competition in the Jazz category. Laila was also the youngest-ever double winner at Canada’s National Jazz Awards when she was named “SOCAN Composer of the Year” and “Keyboardist of the Year.” She received her first JUNO nomination for Tracing Light (2011), and a spot on DownBeat Magazine’s “Best Albums of the Year” for Live in Concert (2013) and Out of Dust (2020). In September of 2017, Laila was brought on as the host for CBC Music’s national radio show, Saturday Night Jazz, a weekly show broadcast to listeners across Canada. While Laila continues to earn high honours in the Jazz world, her signature sound transcends genre as she “masterfully mixes jazz and pop, bringing virtuosity and unpredictability to songs that are concise and catchy” (Washington Post). Laila’s highly anticipated album, Out of Dust, which features multiple GRAMMY nominees and winners including Lisa Fischer, Alan Ferber, John Ellis, and Larnell Lewis, was released March 27, 2020, and was also nominated for a 2021 JUNO Award.
“The album’s production is shimmering, the arrangements are lush and Biali’s voice – spanning registers – is pure and warm. She’s also fearless on piano and, above else, in her imagination. ★★★★“ – DownBeat Magazine
“There’s no boxing Laila Biali in … Capable of making you laugh and cry all at once, her delivery Out of Dust is divine. 4.5 stars.” – All About Jazz
“Out of Dust sparkles like a soundtrack for spring.” – The Vancouver Sun
“Biali provides the positive, come-together messaging we need in these challenging times.” – Parade Magazine

Yoga at the Garden
2022-09-01 10:15 - 2022-09-22 11:15 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
This outdoor gentle hatha yoga class is suitable for beginners, and new participants are welcome. Stretch, breathe, and meditate as you take in the sights and smells of the garden in bloom. Participants must bring their own towel, yoga mat, and water if desired. All levels are welcome.

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

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Fall Into Fitness: Session 1
2022-09-06 10:00 - 2022-10-11 10:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
You will practice standing movements designed to increase balance, agility, alignment, and strength. These exercises are gentle and thoughtful, focusing on whole-body movement to prevent pain, falls, and all-around creakiness. You will feel great after an hour of a little moving, a little stretching, a little weight work, and a whole lot of fun.
Program Schedule
Session 1: Tuesdays, September 6 to October 11, 10 – 11 amSession 2: Tuesdays, October 25 to December 13, 10-11 am
About Tena van Andel
Tena van Andel is a certified Level II 3-D Workout™ instructor who wants to keep all of us moving till we’re 102.  She enjoys volunteering for the Toronto Master Gardeners and is busy rewilding a 19th-century rundown farmhouse, fondly referred to as her ‘estate’.
Safe Program Access
This is an Adult Education program at TBG. All participants must be 16+.
Registration Deadlines:
Session 1: Monday, September 5 at 12 pmSession 2: Monday, October 24 at 12 pm

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Heygo Virtual Garden Tour: What's in Bloom at the Toronto Botanical Garden
2022-09-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Enjoy a guided stroll through the Toronto Botanical Garden. This one-hour tour is led by Abdullah, a knowledgeable garden guide who will share his favourite areas of the garden and highlight the flowers that are currently in bloom. Abdullah is an orchid grower and has been a Toronto Master Gardener for over 10 years. He is a long-time TBG member and active volunteer. His garden interests include the importance of native, indigenous plants and music in the garden.
RESERVE YOUR SPACE ON OUR VIRTURAL HEYGO TOUR. IT’S FREE!

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

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

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

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About Sonia Day

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

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

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.All participants must be 16+ years old.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Heygo LIVE Virtual Tour: What's in Bloom in Edwards Gardens
2022-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Enjoy a guided stroll through the beloved and historic Edwards Gardens. This one-hour tour is led by Abdullah, a knowledgeable garden guide who will share his favourite areas of the garden and highlight the flowers that are currently in bloom. Abdullah is an orchid grower and has been a Toronto Master Gardener for over 10 years. He is a long-time TBG member and active volunteer. His garden interests include the importance of native, indigenous plants and music in the garden.
RESERVE YOUR SPACE ON OUR VIRTURAL HEYGO TOUR. IT’S FREE!

Guided Tours: Wilket Creek Ravine
2022-09-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-09-23 14:00 - 15:30, 2022-10-08 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Explore the Toronto Botanical Garden and the Wilket Creek Ravine with a knowledgeable tour guide.

Get the most out of your visit to the gardens by booking a tour with a knowledgeable guide. This 90-minute tour includes a guided walk through the Toronto Botanical Garden and into Wilket Creek which connects to Toronto’s expansive ravine system. You’ll learn about the plants, history, wildlife, and ecological importance of Toronto’s wild spaces.

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PLEASE NOTE

Pre-registration is required.Some portions of the tour have uneven terrain, steps and slopes. Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear.Washrooms are available only at the beginning and end of the tour. You may wish to arrive early so that you have time to use the facilities before the tour begins.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note tours take place rain or shine, but may be canceled due to severe weather; lack of attendance; or last-minute tour guide cancellations that are beyond our control.

All proceeds from these tours support Toronto Botanical Garden, a charitable organization.

Guided Tour: Wilket Creek Ravine
2022-10-01 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-10-05 15:00 - 16:30, 2022-10-07 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Explore the Toronto Botanical Garden and the Wilket Creek Ravine with a knowledgeable tour guide.
Get the most out of your visit to the gardens by booking a tour with a knowledgeable guide. This 90-minute tour includes a guided walk through the Toronto Botanical Garden and into Wilket Creek which connects to Toronto’s expansive ravine system. You’ll learn about the plants, history, wildlife, and ecological importance of Toronto’s wild spaces.

REGISTER TODAY

PLEASE NOTE

Pre-registration is required.
Some portions of the tour have uneven terrain, steps and slopes. Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear.
Washrooms are available only at the beginning and end of the tour. You may wish to arrive early so that you have time to use the facilities before the tour begins.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note tours take place rain or shine, but may be canceled due to severe weather; lack of attendance; or last-minute tour guide cancellations that are beyond our control.
All proceeds from these tours support Toronto Botanical Garden, a charitable organization.

Guided Tour: Wilket Creek Ravine with Sasan Beni
2022-10-05 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
Explore the Toronto Botanical Garden and the Wilket Creek Ravine with a knowledgeable tour guide, Seasonal Horticulturist Sasan Beni.
This 90-minute tour includes a guided walk through the Toronto Botanical Garden and into Wilket Creek which connects to Toronto’s expansive ravine system. You’ll learn about the birds, plants, wildlife, and ecological importance of Toronto’s wild spaces.

REGISTER TODAY

PLEASE NOTE

Pre-registration is required.
Some portions of the tour have uneven terrain, steps and slopes. Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear.
Washrooms are available only at the beginning and end of the tour. You may wish to arrive early so that you have time to use the facilities before the tour begins.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note tours take place rain or shine, but may be canceled due to severe weather; lack of attendance; or last-minute tour guide cancellations that are beyond our control.
All proceeds from these tours support Toronto Botanical Garden, a charitable organization.

Guided Tours: Wilket Creek Ravine
2022-10-06 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)

Heygo Virtual Garden Tour: Ornamental Grasses - Inspired by Piet Oudolf's New Wave Planting
2022-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
This tour is led by Abdullah, a knowledgeable garden guide who will share this special focused tour on ornamental grasses. This tour features planting inspired by Piet Oudolf’s new wave planting style and the Fall is the best time to see this graceful planting at its best. Abdullah is an orchid grower and has been a Toronto Master Gardener for over 10 years. He is a long-time TBG member and an active volunteer. His garden interests include the importance of native, indigenous plants and music in the garden.
RESERVE YOUR SPACE ON OUR VIRTURAL HEYGO TOUR. IT’S FREE!

Toronto Bonsai Society Fall Bonsai Exhibition and Sale
2022-10-15 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
From trees that fit into the palm of your hand to trees older than your grandparents, join us to view and learn about some of Canada’s premier bonsai – as well as trees that are just starting their journey. This year special guest David Easterbrook will conduct a live demonstration and guided tour of the exhibit sharing his insights on what makes Canadian bonsai unique.
The Toronto Bonsai Society was the first club in Canada devoted to the learning, practice and teaching of the horticultural techniques and artistic principles around the art of bonsai. Through regular meetings, workshops, lectures and exhibitions we promote interest in bonsai and a genuine community around this fascinating art form.
View ticket information, event schedule and additional details at https://www.torontobonsai.org/
