Flower Pressing Workshop

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

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 […]

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Pro-D Day Garden Camps

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

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:   […]

HCP Home Learners’ Drop In Program

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

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 […]

Fairy Gardens Workshop

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

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 […]

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Pumpkin People Workshop

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

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 […]

Mythical Creatures Workshop

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

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 […]

HCP Home Learners’ Drop In Program

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

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 […]

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Our Garden – Fall Series

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

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 […]

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Our Garden – Fall Series

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

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 […]

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Garden Nature Academy – Fall Session

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

*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 […]