Horticulture Centre of the Pacific

Fairy Gardens 2021 (Beach Theme) - In Person
2021-07-30 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Every fairy garden workshop is a bit different and this one features a house to create a beach theme. If you are new to these fun mini gardens, this is a great one to start with! We will be using plants suited to these miniature gardens that will hold up to endless garden adventures. These gardens are meant to be played in! All materials are provided! Limited to 10 participants. Ages 4+ (under 6 with an adult participant)
Date: Friday, July 30, 2021
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Age: 4+ (under 6 with an adult participant)
Fee: $25/members, $30/non-members
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Planting a Fall Garden 2021- In Person
2021-08-16 13:30 - 15:00
We love our summer gardens, but did you know that the middle of summer is the perfect time to start seeding for fall and winter crops? Our Pacific Northwest climate allows us this opportunity to enjoy our fresh harvests well into the colder months, and depending on the season and where you are growing them, into spring! Let's discover the best plants to grow in the cooler seasons for ongoing harvests. Then assemble seeds and plantings to take home and learn how to look after them, transplant and harvest. All materials are provided! Limited to 10 participants. Ages 5 to 15
Date: Monday, August 16, 2021
Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Age: 5 to 15 years
Fee: $25/members, $30/non-members
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Terrarium Gardens 2021- In Person
2021-08-18 13:30 - 15:00
This class is an introduction to tropical gardening in an easy way that children can manage and enjoy. 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. Once you make one you may have to go home and look for more containers to make into gardens for yourself and others. These make great gifts! 6+ years Limited to 8 participants.
Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Age: 6 + years
Fee: $25/members, $30/non-members
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Garden Nature Academy (Mornings)
2021-09-07 09:00 - 11:30
The Garden Nature Academy is a half day program that runs on Tuesday's for 8 consecutive weeks. The outdoors offers safe and seasonal opportunities for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs, and activities! These outdoor sessions will include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways, and native plant forest areas to explore. The small group sizes and our experienced nature educators help to create a nurturing and engaging environment for young children to learn, play and grow! Groups will be small (maximum 8). Ages 3 to 4 years
Dates: 8 Weeks: from September 7th to October 26th, 2021
Time: 9:00am to 11:30am (Morning)
Age: 3 to 4 years old
Fee: $160 (price is for full series)
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Garden Friends (Parent & Child)
2021-09-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-10-07 10:00 - 11:30
Garden Friends is a half day program for parent and child that runs on Thursday's for 4 consecutive weeks. Children love to explore our gardens while observing and experiencing nature. Together, we will engage in a series of nature activities. Each session includes a garden wander, sharing circle and story time. Bring a snack and picnic blanket for story time and dress for the weather. Limit: 8 children. For ages 3 to 6
Dates: Thursday's in September (September 9th to Oct 7th) (September 30th there is NO program due to holiday)
Time: 10:00am to 11:30 am
Age: 3 to 6 years
Fee: $55/4 sessions for members or $65/4 sessions for non-members
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Pro D Day Camp
2022-04-25 09:00 - 16:00
An outdoor garden experience where we take on seasonal gardening tasks and activities in our very own HCP Kids Garden. There are also opportunities to explore the vast wilderness areas to experience the natural systems that keep our gardens growing, get our hands busy with garden arts and crafts and more. Limit: 15
Apr 25, 2022
Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Ages: 5 to 12 years (school age)
Fee: $40/child
Register: Click on camp date to register or call 250 479 6162

Garden Friends – A Series for Children and a Parent/Adult
2022-06-02 03:00 - 04:30
Children love to explore our gardens while observing and experiencing nature. Together, we will engage in a series of nature activities. Each session includes a garden wander, sharing circle and story time. Bring a snack and picnic blanket for story time and dress for the weather.
Dates: Every Thursday from June 2- 23, 2022
Time: 10:00 to 11:30am
Age: 3 to 6 years old, plus parent/guardian
Fee: $75 members rate, $85 non-members (price is for full series)
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162 or phone (250) 479-6162

Pollinator Day Event
2022-06-25 02:00 - 07:00
Join us for a pollinator centered event in celebration of national pollinator week.
There will be activities for children and families, a Pollinators for the Planet plant sale and a free speaker event.
Let's all learn how to be actively involved with helping our pollinators! See you there.

Summer Camp: July 4 - 8
2022-07-04 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!
NOTE: All dates are sold out. Click below to sign up for the waiting list.

Jul 4-8, 2022 (full day, 5 days/week)
Jul 11-15, 2022 (half day, 5 days/week)
Jul 18-22, 2022 (full day, 5 days/week)
Aug 2-5, 2022 (full day, 4 days/week)
Aug 8-12, 2022 (half day, 5 days/week)
Aug 15-19, 2022 (full day, 5 days/week)
Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Ages: 5 to 12 years (school-age)

Fee:

Five-day Camps: $180/child; $345/2 children; $495/3 children
Four-day Camps: $145/child; $275/2 children; $390/3 children
Half-day Camps: $95/child; $180/2 children; $255/3 children

Summer Camp: July 11 - 15
2022-07-11 09:00 - 12:00

Outdoor Fairy Gardens Workshop
2022-07-12 13:30 - 15:00
(adult + child)
Inviting all garden enthusiasts!! It might still be a bit early to get out into our gardens this month, but we really want to!! Here is a fun way to get creative, using seasonally appropriate plants that will stand up to the elements and give a head start to doing some early planting! This workshop is geared to an adult and child looking for an outdoor class together. Combine your efforts or each make your own miniature garden to take home. We will begin with a garden tour to inspire us, then collect natural materials to begin our Fairy Garden making together. Please dress for the weather. Class size is limited.
Age: 4+ years
Fee: $25/members, $30/non members
Register online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online

Herbal Creations
2022-07-14 13:30 - 15:00
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, Jul 14, 2022
Time: 1:30 - 3:00pm
Age: 4+ years
Fee: $25/members, $30/non members
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Summer Camp: July 18 - 22
2022-07-18 09:00 - 16:00

Summer Camp: August 2 - 5
2022-08-02 09:00 - 16:00

Summer Camp: August 8 - 12
2022-08-08 09:00 - 12:00

Succulent Gardens Workshop
2022-08-09 13:30 - 15:00
These plants come in a variety of colours, shapes, and sizes and are easy to grow and to propagate. Let's get creative as we explore these interesting and diverse plants, using our many demonstration gardens for inspiration. We will use planters to create stunning container gardens that are drought tolerant and child friendly.
Age: 6+ years
Fee: $25/members, $30/non members
Register online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online

Succulent Gardens
2022-08-09 13:30 - 15:00
These plants come in a variety of colours, shapes, and sizes and are easy to grow and to propagate. Let's get creative as we explore these interesting and diverse plants, using our many demonstration gardens for inspiration. We will use planters to create stunning container gardens that are drought tolerant and child friendly.

Date: Tuesday, Aug 9, 2022
Time: 1:30 - 3:00pm
Age: 6+ years
Fee: $25/members, $30/non members
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Tea Time
2022-08-11 13:30 - 15:00
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 sample, discussing drying and storing techniques while we taste our teas.

Date: Thursday, Aug 11, 2022
Time: 1:30 - 3:00pm
Age: 6+ years
Fee: $25/members, $30/non members
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Summer Camp: August 15 - 19
2022-08-15 09:00 - 16:00

Garden Nature Academy - Fall Session
2022-09-06 09:00 - 23:30
*This recurring outdoor nature program is limited to 10 students and it fills quickly!
The outdoors offers a unique opportunity for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs and activities! These outdoor sessions include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways and native plant forest areas to explore. The small group sizes and our experienced nature educators help to create a nurturing and engaging environment for young children to learn, play and grow!

Dates: Tuesday's for 12 weeks: from September 6 to November 8, 2022
Time: 9:00am to 11:30am
Age: 3 to 5 years
Fee: $250/1 child, $, $295/non-members (price is for full series)
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Garden Club - Fall Session
2022-09-10 10:00 - 11:30
Our Pacific Northwest offers many advantages for growing food crops year round. In this fall session, we will plant, seed start, transplant, maintain, harvest and seed save as the season transitions to fall. Some of these crops will be for fall harvesting and others, such as leeks, garlic, carrots, chard, kale, brussel sprouts, broccoli and beets, will be for late winter harvest.
This program is suited to school age children to attend independently or with a family member and for pre-k learners with a family member for support.
Date: Saturday's, September 10, 17, 24, October 01, 08, 15, 2022.
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Age: 3 to 12 years
Fee: $85/child(ren + adult) for the session
Register: HERE

Flower Pressing Workshop
2022-09-17 13:30 - 15:00
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: Saturday, September 17
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00
Age: 6+ years
Fee: $25/members, $30/non-members
Register: HERE

Pro-D Day Garden Camps
2022-09-23 09:00 - 16:00
These non-instructional day 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!

Dates: February 17 and/or May 19
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Age: 5 to 12 years (school age)
Fee: $40/child

Register: Click on the camp date to register or call 250 479 6162

HCP Home Learners' Drop In Program
2022-09-23 09:00 - 16:00
Bird Migration (5 - 14 years)
This unique drop in opportunity provides some garden time where we will be focusing on support for our local overwintering birds as we tend the space. We will also have a special guest from Rocky Point Bird Observatory take us on a bird walk and talk about our migratory birds. This will be a part of our non-instructional day camp series featuring this special focus suited to your child's interests. There are very limited spaces available for this day.
Date: Friday, Sep 23, 2022
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages: 5 - 14 years
Fees: $40
REGISTER ONLINE or call 250 479 6162

Fairy Gardens Workshop
2022-09-24 13:30 - 15:00
Join us for this miniature garden making lesson starting with an inspirational garden walk!
Then we will collect natural materials along the way and begin our wee garden making together. Adults are welcome to join us for the workshop and to make their own garden to take home. Everyone needs some fun!! All materials are provided.
Date: Saturday, September 24
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Age: 4+ years
Fee: $25/garden/members, $30/garden/non-members
Register: HERE
* This workshop can also be booked for a child's birthday as a Private Workshop by contacting youthprograms@hcp.ca to learn more!

Pumpkin People Workshop
2022-10-01 12:30 - 13:15
Bring along your family or friends group and create a seasonal Pumpkin person that will be displayed on our lower field for the month! You bring along the clothing and we provide the straw, binding and pumpkins.
Date: Saturdays - October 01 - 12:30-1:15 October 08 - 12:30-1:15 October 08- 2:30-3:15
Age: All ages welcome
Fee: $30/family or group up to 5
Register: Click on date to register

Mythical Creatures Workshop
2022-10-15 13:30 - 15:00
Dragons, gnomes and more! Do you know someone who loves to create adventures? These gardens are playtime options that explore creative expression. We begin with a garden walk for inspiration to begin our adventure together. Using hardy plants and natural materials these mini gardens each become unique and suited to playtime. Want to join a child for this workshop? Register yourself and make your own garden to take away. All materials are provided.
* This workshop can also be booked for a child's birthday as a Private Workshop by contacting youthprograms@hcp.ca to learn more!
Date: Saturday, October 15
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00
Age: 4+ years
Fee: $25/garden/member, $30/garden/non-member
Register: HERE

HCP Home Learners' Drop In Program
2022-10-17 09:30 - 11:30
Backyard Birds (5 -14 years)
Children are curious about birds, their behaviours, calls, and food choices. Join us for an interactive time in our garden spaces as we explore the engaging world of birds together. We will learn about their lifecycle, habitats, and foods while gaining confidence to recognize them by their unique behaviours, sizes and colourings.
Date: Monday, October 17, 2022
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Ages: 5 - 14 years
Fee: $25
REGISTER ONLINE or call 250 479 6162

Our Garden - Fall Series
2022-10-24 09:15 - 12:15
This 2-part series offers hands-on skill development and understanding of plants and their needs for fall and winter. We will learn about the importance of soil development and amending while we tend the HCP Kids Garden for its fall maintenance during week 1. For week 2 the focus will be on planting of late fall crops and the use of cover crops and covers for winter protection. We will end off with a Cob Oven celebration.
Dates: Mondays October 24 & 31, 2022
Time: 9:15 am - 12:15 pm
Ages: 8 - 14 years
Fee: $70/participant
Register ONLINE or call 250 479 6162
