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Family Workshop Series – Growing Together

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

Dates: Saturday's February 13, March 5, March 19, April 2 2016 Fee: $25 / 2 hr session (up to 4 people with minimum of 1 adult) or $80 / 4 sessions (Materials are included in the fee) This 4 session family learning program is based on a practical sequence of activities to prepare you and […]

Family Workshop Series – Growing Together

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

Dates: Saturday's February 13, March 5, March 19, April 2 2016 Fee: $25 / 2 hr session (up to 4 people with minimum of 1 adult) or $80 / 4 sessions (Materials are included in the fee) This 4 session family learning program is based on a practical sequence of activities to prepare you and […]

WOLFING DOWN WEEDS: Part 1 – Wild Teas and Salads

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

Take in the sights and smells of spring while learning a little appreciation for the lowly weeds peeking out from under the spring flowers. Learn how to identify and collect common garden and lawn weeds, and then take them back to the lunch room to prepare a wild tea and delightful spring salad. This workshop […]

WOLFING DOWN WEEDS: Part 2 – Wild Stir Fries and Iced Teas

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

Part 2 of Wolfing Down Weeds will explore a different group of weeds, those that may at first appear a little less tender and tasty. But don't be deceived by their tough exteriors, many tougher weeds make excellent food as well! Plants will be identified and gathered the same as the previous workshop but this […]

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Stories in the Shade

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

A bi-weekly story time designed around a theme that explores subjects such as gardens, bugs, and nature through stories and a related craft. This program is designed for the younger ages (2+), although older children are welcome to attend with their younger siblings. Please reserve your spot by calling the HCP office at 250-479-6162. Free […]

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Nature around us

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

A Walk & Talk session for children 5+ geared to the exploration of Native Plants, Beneficials, and Sustainability. Participants will tour a few of the gardens at HCP as they discover more about the natural world around them. Please reserve your spot by calling the HCP office at 250-479-6162. Free for children - children must […]

Fairy Garden Workshop

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

FAIRY GARDEN WORKSHOP begins with an enchanted walk through the Gardens at HCP. Participants will collect natural materials on the walk to use towards the creation of their own take home Fairy Garden. They will have a chance to explore a variety of materials such as clay, moss, and twigs. Parents/guardians are welcome to stay […]

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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Territory Acknowledgement

We at HCP gratefully acknowledge that the Gardens are located on the ancestral territories of the lək’ʷəŋən peoples, represented by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, represented by the W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout), W̱SIḴEM (Tseycum) and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) Nations. With gratitude, we work and learn where people come together in appreciation of plants and stewardship of the Gardens.

505 Quayle Rd. Victoria, BC V9E 2J7

Phone: 250-479-6162

Email: [email protected]