Horticulture Centre of the Pacific

JMG Summer Camps 2023 Half Day - July 24 to 28
2023-07-24 09:00 - 2023-07-28 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
These camps feature an outdoor program that includes time in our very own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food, learn to support natural systems and enjoy the many wilderness areas surrounding us!
Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years

July 24 to 28; Half Day
Time: 9:00 am to Noon
Fee: $95.00
Register online or call 250-479-6162

Camp is booked; if you would like to be added to the wait list please use the registration link above.

Tea Time
2023-07-25 13:30 - 15:30
Tea Time Workshop
Tea brewing is an art form that goes back to ancient times. Did you know that many of the herbs growing in our gardens are easy to use for brewing. Children love to explore and learn about these interesting plants that provide our brews with flavours, colours and scents. Together we will explore the herb and flower gardens to create a better understanding of these plants and their uses. Then we will create our own blends to take home and discuss drying and storing techniques while we taste our teas. This makes a great “friends meet up” for your child for an afternoon of creativity, gathering and fun!

Date: Tuesday July 25, 2023
Time: 1:30-3:00pm
Age: 6+ years
Fee: $30/child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

Flower Pressing
2023-07-26 13:30 - 15:00
Flower Pressing Workshop
Remember pressing flowers as a child? This memory is one that is enjoyed by many and easy to do. Together, we will gather flowers and leaves from the garden for pressing in our own little presses to take home. Then we will make some pressed flower crafts to learn how to preserve these little treasures for years to come! Enjoy some creative time with a child in your life and sign up for two! All materials are provided.

Date: Wednesday July 26
Time: 1:30-3:00pm
Age: 6+ years
Fee: $30/child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

JMG Summer Camps 2023 Full Day - Aug 1 to 4
2023-08-01 09:00 - 2023-08-04 16:00
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
These camps feature an outdoor program that includes time in our very own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food, learn to support natural systems and enjoy the many wilderness areas surrounding us!
Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years

Aug 1 to 4; Full Day
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $150.00
Register online or call 250-479-6162

Please enter adult name on first page of registration form, child info will be added on second page

Stories in the Garden - August 2023
2023-08-02 10:30 - 11:30
Imagine a gentle nature walk with your child to calm and inspire you both, followed by a story. Plan to bring along your favourite story blanket and snack. Age: 3 + years recommended (all welcome:)

Dates: August 2, 9 & 16
Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Fees: $37.50 or $30.00 with Family membership
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

JMG Summer Camps 2023 Half Day - Aug 8 to 11
2023-08-08 09:00 - 2023-08-11 12:00
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
These camps feature an outdoor program that includes time in our very own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food, learn to support natural systems and enjoy the many wilderness areas surrounding us!
Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years

Aug 8 to 11; Half Day
Time: 9:00 am to Noon
Fee: $ 80.00
Register online or call 250-479-6162

Please enter adult name on first page of the registration form, child info will be added on second page

Fairy Gardens - It's TeaCup Time
2023-08-09 13:30 - 15:00
Join us for some fun and creative time as we enter the world of fairy garden making! Your child will be introduced to garden design as we visit various gardens looking for inspiration, collecting items in nature to create furnishings with. and followed by a hands-on lesson to make their own garden to take home. These miniature gardens offer hours of play potential for children of all ages. Plant care, planting techniques, and furnishing making will all be featured in this hands on make and take program. Consider signing up with your child and making one of your own! Age: 4+ years (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Theme: TeaCup Time!

Date: Wednesday August 9, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fee: $30/participant, $25/accompanying adult or second child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

Herbal Creations
2023-08-10 13:30 - 15:30
Herbal Creations
Many of us grow herbs in our gardens, but what can you do with them? In this fun and hands-on class, children will learn about some of the plants we know as herbs including; some of their uses, how to harvest them. We will practice methods of drying and creating teas, self care items and gifts that are easy and natural. Participants will make items to take home and share with their family and friends.

Date: Thursday August 10, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Age: 4+ years (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Fee: $30/participant, $25/accompanying adult or second child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

JMG Summer Camps 2023 Full Day - Aug 14 to 18
2023-08-14 09:00 - 2023-08-18 16:00
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
These camps feature an outdoor program that includes time in our very own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food, learn to support natural systems and enjoy the many wilderness areas surrounding us!
Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years

Aug 14 to 18; Full Day
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $185.00
Register online or call 250-479-6162

Please enter adult name on first page of the registration form, child info will be added on second page

HCP Kids Garden Club - Fall 2023
2023-09-16 09:30 - 11:00
HCP Kids Garden Club
Do you know a child or youth who loves the outdoors and thrives in the garden? Our HCP Kids Garden provides many opportunities for land-based engagement activities, including seed starting and propagation, planting, garden maintenance, pollinator habitats, and so much more. Each weekly class will have us in this amazing teaching garden where we grow our own food crops. Hope you can join us with your pre-k learner or drop-off (or join) your school age child. There are lots of takeaways, including seeds, transplants and more! Please pack your child's own garden gloves if you have some and bring along a water bottle (and snack if needed:)

Date: Saturday's, September 16, 23 (no Club on Sept 30) October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Age: 3 - 14 years
Fee: $80/ 6 weeks
Register

Herbal Creations
2023-09-16 13:30 - 15:00
Herbal Creations
Many of us grow herbs in our gardens, but what can you do with them? In this fun and hands-on class, children will learn about some of the plants we know as herbs including; some of their uses, how to harvest them. We will practice methods of drying and creating teas, self care items and gifts that are easy and natural. Participants will make items to take home and share with their family and friends.

Date: September 16, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Age: 4+ years (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Fee: $30/participant, $25/accompanying adult or second child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids Garden Club - Fall 2023
2023-09-23 09:30 - 11:00
HCP Kids Garden Club
Do you know a child or youth who loves the outdoors and thrives in the garden? Our HCP Kids Garden provides many opportunities for land-based engagement activities, including seed starting and propagation, planting, garden maintenance, pollinator habitats, and so much more. Each weekly class will have us in this amazing teaching garden where we grow our own food crops. Hope you can join us with your pre-k learner or drop-off (or join) your school age child. There are lots of takeaways, including seeds, transplants and more! Please pack your child's own garden gloves if you have some and bring along a water bottle (and snack if needed:)

Date: Saturday's, September 16, 23, (not Sep 30) October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Age: 3 - 14 years
Fee: $80/ 6 weeks
Register

Everyday Wreath Making for Kids
2023-09-23 13:30 - 15:30
Children love to create with natural materials and this class is perfect for those who enjoy crafting and using their hands. Using a variety of materials, including invasive plants and grapevines, we will create some interesting projects to take away.

Date: September 13, 2023
Times: 1:30pam – 3:30 pm
Ages: 7 – 14 years
Fees: $40 or $35 with Family Membership
Register

Fairy Gardens - October
2023-10-07 13:30 - 15:00
Join us for some fun and creative time as we enter the world of fairy garden making! Your child will be introduced to garden design as we visit various gardens looking for inspiration, collecting items in nature to create furnishings with. and followed by a hands-on lesson to make their own garden to take home. These miniature gardens offer hours of play potential for children of all ages. Plant care, planting techniques, and furnishing making will all be featured in this hands on make and take program. Consider signing up with your child and making one of your own! Age: 4+ years (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Theme:

Date: October 7, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fee: $30/participant, $25/accompanying adult or second child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids - Pumpkin People
2023-10-14 10:00 - 11:00
﻿We have a tradition at HCP to make a display featuring Pumpkin People in our lower field. Families and small groups are encouraged to sign up and add to this display by bringing along old clothing, hats, boots and such. We provide the pumpkins and straw to stuff the clothing and position the creations for the public to enjoy. This is also a wonderful time to celebrate the seasonal changes and harvests from our gardens. One registration is good for up to 5 participants.

Date: October 14
Time: 10:00 am
Register: OnLine or Call 250-479-6162

Pro-D Day Camp
2023-10-20 09:00 - 16:00
During these camps, we will busy ourselves with seasonal gardening activities in our very own HCP Kids Garden! There will also be an exploration of the many natural systems that keep our gardens growing, garden arts and crafts, and more!

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $45
Date: 20 October 2023
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162

Family Event - Harvest Festival
2023-10-28 09:00 - 15:00
A day of Family friendly activities, exhibits and more!
Admission by donation.

HCP Kids - Pumpkin People
2023-10-28 10:00 - 11:00
﻿We have a tradition at HCP to make a display featuring Pumpkin People in our lower field. Families and small groups are encouraged to sign up and add to this display by bringing along old clothing, hats, boots and such. We provide the pumpkins and straw to stuff the clothing and position the creations for the public to enjoy. This is also a wonderful time to celebrate the seasonal changes and harvests from our gardens. One registration is good for up to 5 participants.

Date: October 28
Time: 10 am
Register: OnLine or Call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids - Pumpkin People
2023-10-28 11:00 - 12:00
﻿We have a tradition at HCP to make a display featuring Pumpkin People in our lower field. Families and small groups are encouraged to sign up and add to this display by bringing along old clothing, hats, boots and such. We provide the pumpkins and straw to stuff the clothing and position the creations for the public to enjoy. This is also a wonderful time to celebrate the seasonal changes and harvests from our gardens. One registration is good for up to 5 participants.

Date: October 28
Time: 11:00 am
Fee: $30
Register: OnLine or Call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids - Lantern Making with Pressed Flowers
2023-11-04 09:30 - 11:30
﻿Treasure each petal, leaf and flower in your garden as an art form with this lantern making workshop using pressed flowers. Together we will explore how to collect botanicals, press them, and the steps of making a paper lantern using pressed flowers. Each participant will make their own lantern to take away.

Date: November 4, 2023
Times: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Ages: 6 – 14 years
Fees: $35 or $30 with Family Membership
Register

Pro-D Day Camp
2023-11-20 09:00 - 16:00
During these camps, we will busy ourselves with seasonal gardening activities in our very own HCP Kids Garden! There will also be an exploration of the many natural systems that keep our gardens growing, garden arts and crafts, and more!

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $45
Date: 20 November 2023
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids - Wreathmaking for Families - 2023
2023-12-01 10:00 - 11:30
Wreath Making for Families

Join us for this annual gathering to prepare a wreath for your home this holiday season. Using a selection of greenery along with friendly guidance, create a unique wreath to enjoy or gift! These small sized workshops are meant for children and their families. We offer a slower and easier pace for small hands to lend assistance with. All materials provided.
One registration is good for up to 5 participants; for example mom, granddad and two children.
Fee: $40 or $35 with Family Membership (Discount will be applied at payment stage)
Register: by using the links provided or call 250-479-6162

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Saturday Morning
Saturday Afternoon
Sunday Morning
Sunday Afternoon

HCP Kids - Nature Centre piece
2023-12-09 10:00 - 11:30
Nature Centre piece Workshop
Using our gardens and natural spaces for inspiration, we will explore designs and a variety of materials to create a beautiful centre piece for your holiday season. All materials are provided.

Date: Saturday December 9
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 AM
Fee: $30/family membership $35/other
Register: On-line or Call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids - Holiday Gift Making
2023-12-10 13:30 - 15:00
Holiday Gift Making
Please someone this holiday season with handmade gifts inspired by the garden! We will explore a variety of easy and unique gifts made with local materials that will be a delight to give and receive. All materials provided. For children between 6 and 14 years

Date: December 10
Time: 1:30 to 3:00 PM
Fee: $40 or $35 with Family Membership (Discount is applied at payment stage)
Register: On-line or call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids - Seed starting with Kids
2024-02-10 10:00 - 11:30
As gardeners it never seems early enough to begin seed starting. This is an inexpensive way to produce food crops, herbs and flowers; we explore them all. There will be lots of seeds planted and brought home to continue growing and enjoying. This is a great skill to have as a budding gardener! Ages 5 to 14 (Parents welcome to attend)

Date: Feb 10
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Fee: $35 or $30 with Family Membership (Discount will be applied at payment stage)
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids - Pro-D Day Camp
2024-02-16 09:00 - 16:00
During these camps, we will busy ourselves with seasonal gardening activities in our very own HCP Kids Garden! There will also be an exploration of the many natural systems that keep our gardens growing, garden arts and crafts, and more!

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $45
Date: 16 February 2024
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162

Family Day 2024
2024-02-19 09:00 - 14:00
You are invited to

Admission by donation

Join us and help Rocky Point Bird Observatory celebrate its 30th anniversary while participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count! Bring your binoculars and take part in Bird Walks, play Bird Bingo, check out the Interactive Display Table and Colouring stations.

Terrarium Gardens
2024-03-10 10:00 - 11:30
Gardening with tropicals and succulents is an easy way for children to use their creativity to make these miniature gardens. We will learn about the individual needs of these interesting plants and create a safe environment for them to grow in while using a glass container that is being reused or upcycled. These make great gifts!

Date: Saturday March 9, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Fee: $35 or $30 with Family membership
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162

Spring Break Camps 2024 - March 18 to 22
2024-03-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-19 09:00 - 16:00
Join us for an outdoor garden experience where we will busy ourselves with seasonal gardening activities in our very own Junior Master Gardener plot! There will also be exploration of the many natural systems that keep our gardens growing, garden arts and crafts and more! Limited to 16 participants. For children between the ages of 5 and 12 years (School age)

Dates: March 18 to 22
Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fees: $225.00 or $200 with Family Membership
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162
