Category Archives: Learn

March 23, 2016 by

Urban Beekeeping Series

The Urban Beekeeping Series is taught by seasoned beekeeping instructors and long-time members of the urban beekeeping group, Toronto Beekeeper’s Cooperative. This year-long series gives…

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September 8, 2015 by

Preschool

SING FOR SPRING Sing for Spring focuses on sensory activities, songs, storytelling and caregiver-child interactions. The program takes place in the Teaching Garden and surrounding…

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January 2, 2015 by

Kindergarten

Munchkins in the Garden GARDEN PROGRAM The Kindergarten Program, 2016 Touch and explore nature! Munchkins in the Garden is comprised of two parts – full-class…

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January 2, 2015 by

Grade 1

Eyes on Life GARDEN PROGRAM Characteristics and Needs of Living Things What do plants and animals need to live? Are they the same things? Through…

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January 2, 2015 by

Grade 2

Garden Dwellers GARDEN PROGRAM Growth and Changes in Animals Can you guess which animals make the Toronto Botanical Garden their home? You might be surprised…

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January 2, 2015 by

Grade 3

Soil: That’s Not Dirt! GARDEN PROGRAM Soils in the Environment Soil is so much more than dirt! Through hands-on activities, students will become soil detectives…

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January 2, 2015 by

Grade 4

Where the Wild Things Roam GARDEN PROGRAM Habitats and Communities Hands-on activities and outdoor games introduce habitat concepts and the busy community of birds, insects,…

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January 1, 2015 by

Grade 5

Food for Thought FULL DAY GARDEN PROGRAM Health and Physical Education – Healthy Eating; Science and Technology – Human Organ Systems and Properties and Changes…

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