Nature Around Us is a Walk & Talk session for children 5+ geared to the exploration of plants, insects and diversity in the gardens. Participants will tour the gardens at HCP as they discover more about the natural world around them. This week's topic: Bees are all around us in the gardens. Learn about some of […]
Explore the amazing world of plants, how they grow and what you need to know to build and maintain your own miniature indoor garden. Participants are invited to bring along a glass container to transform (a great upcycle activity with an open glass container 20cm or less). Plants and other materials will be provided. Date: […]
Kids love to explore nature. The Gardens at HCP provide endless exploration and natural materials to create keepsakes & art. Each day we will go on a scavenger hunt to explore a different part of the garden and create beautiful and practical pieces to take home, including planters, weavings and more! All materials are supplied […]
Our annual summer Picnic in the Garden has returned! Last Wednesday of every month: May 31, June 28, July 26, and August 30.
Stories in the Shade is a bi-weekly story time designed around a theme that explores subjects such as gardens, bugs, and nature through stories and a related craft. Join us this week for Planting the Wild Garden by Kathryn O. Galbraith. Dates: Tuesday, July 4 & 18, August 1 & 15 Time: 10:00 am – 10:45 […]
These are very durable and a great way to create a garden path and add art to your home garden. Concrete, stones, gems, shells, and hands will be used to create a lasting impression! Date: Thursday, August 3 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $15/person Ages: 5+ years **For […]
*FULL* We have been gardening with children for over a decade in this hands-on and outdoors garden camp. Everyday campers are busy planning, creating, maintaining and harvesting from our very own JMG Garden Plot, with the help of Victoria Master Gardeners. Eating fresh from the garden and creating easy snacks provides healthy skills that last […]
Pesticide Applicator License Course Dates: Course: August 14 + 21 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Exam: August 25, 9 am - 12 pm Information: The cost for the course with books is $400 and without books is $280. Exam only is $110. To sign up and pay for the course, you can phone in […]
Stories in the Shade is 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. Children under 5 years must be accompanied by an […]
CANCELLED This is an introduction to the art of making tea for children, including plant identification, growing, harvesting, and preparing flowers, leaves, and fruit to brew. Participants will host their own tea party to explore the various tastes and scents of herbal tea. Then we will finish by packaging up our own sample tea brews […]
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