Pebble Art Workshop

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

A creative exploration of ecosystems through art. Kids will identify the key parts of a local system, then design a story board using pebbles and paints. These skills can be used to explore other aspects of nature and provide a fun take home activity to share. Cost:  $15/child Ages:  5+ years For registration, please contact […]

Tea Time!

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

An introduction to the ancient art of making tea for children, including plant identification, growing, harvesting, and preparing flowers, leaves, and herbs to brew. Participants will host their own tea party to explore the various tastes and scents of herbal tea making. Then we will finish by packaging up our own sample tea brews to […]

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JMG Kids Garden Club

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

Learn lots of hands on gardening and other nature activities while having a tonne of fun in this once a month all ages club! Dates: September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10 Time: 10 am – 12 pm Cost: $10 for 1 session, or $35 for 4 sessions Ages: all ages, children under 5 […]

Wonder of Watercolour

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

Explore fall through the wonderful world of watercolours using garden inspiration with washes and dry brush techniques! Through dynamic demonstrations participants will learn a variety of water colour techniques they can then apply as they work to create their own garden inspired work to take home. Fun for all levels of experience, all materials provided. […]

A Harvest Hoot

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

A HARVEST HOOT IS SOLD OUT   The Gardens at HCP is presenting a Harvest Hoot - a non-scary and education program for your children. The cost is $15 per FAMILY and includes pumpkin carving, Halloween activities and crafts and a live OWL and other birds of prey from The Raptors centre. Call 250-479-6162 to register your […]

Terrarium Gardens

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

Explore the world of plants, how they grow, & what you need to build & maintain your own wee garden! Bring a large glass container to transform! Date:  November 12 Time:  1-3 pm Cost: $35 Ages:  5-11 years For registration, please call the HCP office at 250-479-6162.

Nature Weaving

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

Use natural materials and basic weaving skills to create a unique art form. Date:  December 10 Time: 1-3 pm Cost:  $35 Ages:  8-12 years For registration, please call the HCP office at 250-479-6162.

FAMILY DAY WEEKEND EVENT AT HCP – CANCELLED

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

Due to weather-related conditions in the Gardens, the Family Day Weekend Event had to be cancelled. Our special Family Event will be held on Saturday, February 11, from 10-2pm. Family Day is observed to celebrate the importance of families and family life. Come and share The Gardens at HCP Saturday, February 11 for our special […]

Kids Garden Club

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

Once a month we meet for seasonal gardening activities in our very own JMG Garden Plot! Our growing season starts early, and there is always lots to do!! When the weather is not quite ideal, we can work indoors to start seeds, learn to propagate plants, plan our home gardens, build trellising, and lots more. […]

Cancelled – Starting With Seeds – Part 1

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

Starting with Seeds is a kid-friendly seed starting workshop in 2 parts! The first shows a few different ways to germinate seeds. The second gives a chance to plant the germinated seeds into containers. There will be lots of seedlings to take home and grow for transplanting into your home garden or containers. The plants […]