ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WORKSHOP | 2 HOURS During this workshop discover what all the buzz is about our pollinators -- learn about native pollinators, their importance to ecosystems and our food supply, and the issues they are facing. Find out how these bees and butterflies and birds like to live and what they like […]
ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WORKSHOP |FULL-DAY Here is an opportunity to make a pine needle coiled basket using waxed linen thread as the stitching material. We will explore different ways of starting pine needle baskets and stitches such as plain and V-stitch patterns. Each participant can design their own basket working on ways to shape […]
Adult Community Education | Arts | 4-hour workshop (break included) Swing into Spring with artist, author, and inspiring instructor Wendy Picken. Explore the mixed medium techniques she has developed over the past 30 years. Learn how to create beautiful flowerscapes while exploring the Gardens on paper. This class is suitable for beginners, for those with […]
ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WORKSHOP | 2 HOURS Have you ever wanted to start keeping bees but didn't know where to start? Would you like to see improved fruit production in your garden along with the potential of having your own honey? Learn the basics of beekeeping with Gordon Mackay. In this workshop we will […]
Adult Community Education | Horticulture | 3.5 hour workshop Bethany Couture will introduce you to the amazing world of permaculture, a holistic approach to land and life management that emphasizes sustainability, self-sufficiency, and diversity. This class introduces you to the core principles and ethics of permaculture, exploring its practical applications in urban and rural settings. […]
Adult Community Education | 3-hour Workshop While Hedgehogs are not native to Canada, they are sure cute to paint. This class will be sure to please! Join us for some fun and laughter and learn how with Richard's guidance. Richard's classes are fun and relaxing, and suitable for all levels. Beginners are encouraged In-Person […]
Adult Community Education | Health & Wellness | 2-hour workshop Join Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Herbalist Racheal Schnarr for this year's new and refreshed Home Herbalist Series. This series is more immersive, covers new herbs, and features new seasonal info booklets. The Spring instalment of the Home Herbalist Series will focus on spring teas, steams, […]
Adult Community Education | 3-hour class This is a monthly class in which participants will be introduced to 20 new plants in each session. If you are a new gardener, new to Victoria or just want to brush up on your plant knowledge, this is a great place to get started. This is a monthly […]
Adult community education | full day workshop Join artisan Andrew Kent from The Willow Way for this full day workshop. In one day, with Andrew's expert instruction, you can make and take home your own Bent Willow Rustic Chair. This is a great introduction to rustic building techniques. Learn how to make a square frame […]
