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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wreath making for families offers a family-friendly pace and technique allowing children to participate in creating a masterpiece to take home or gift! This takes place in our own youth area where we feature outdoor covered space (and washroom facilities) to keep us all comfortable and enjoying the process. All materials are provided and participants […]
We are offering a 3-day camp as the winter break begins and we will be featuring a balance of indoor and outdoor time. The theme is of nature and garden nature crafts suited for gift-giving or sharing with your friends, families and loved ones this winter. This camp is dependent on registration to run. Days: […]