with Emony Nicholls During this workshop discover what all the buzz is about our pollinators - learn about native pollinators, their importance to ecosystems and our food supply, and the issues they are facing. Find out how these bees and butterflies and birds like to live and what they like to eat with practical information […]
with Carly Stefanowich Join Carly of Lorelei Textile Design as she leads you through a beginner-friendly eco printing workshop! In this workshop we will cover: What is eco-printing? Fibres suitable for eco printing and how to identify them How to prepare your fibres for receiving and retaining colour Common and beloved plants used in the […]
with Frances Hunter Participants will learn about local examples of plants suitable for preparation by hand beating, or by using a kitchen blender. Following this they will hand-beat pre-cooked invasive Daphne/Spurge laurel (Daphne laureola)* fibers to a fine pulp. There will also be smaller quantities of prepared pulp from common wild and cultivated plants for […]
The Gardens are open regular hours - 9am to 4pm for Canada Day. Admission will be by donation.
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp These 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! Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years July 3 to 7; Full Day Time: […]
Imagine a gentle nature walk with your child to calm and inspire you both, followed by a story. Plan to bring along your favourite story blanket and snack. Age: 3 + years recommended (all welcome:) Dates: July 4, 11 & 18 Time: 11:00 am to noon Fees: $37.50 or $30.00 with Family membership Register: ON-LINE […]
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp These 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! Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years July 10 to 14; Full Day Time: […]
with Shana Brown Two Part Class: Saturday, July 15 - 9am - 12pm & Sunday, July 16 - 1pm - 4pm Join local artist and Organic Master Gardener, Shana Brown for an intensive, two part, hands-on workshop where you will learn how to mix, mold, finish and cure a beautiful, one of a kind hypertufa […]
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp These 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! Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years July 17 to 21; Full Day Time: […]