This is a traditional European style basket used for centuries as a household gathering and storage basket. This version has 2 round oak hoops forming the handle and opening of the basket. We will be using natural and dyed reed along with seagrass and cordage. Although seagrass will be on hand, participants will learn how […]
As gardeners it never seems early enough to begin seed starting. This is an inexpensive way to produce food crops, herbs and flowers; we explore them all. There will be lots of seeds planted and brought home to continue growing and enjoying. This is a great skill to have as a budding gardener! Ages 5 […]
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! Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Fee: $45 Date: 16 February 2024 Register: Online or call 250-479-6162
You are invited to Admission by donation Join us and help Rocky Point Bird Observatory celebrate its 30th anniversary while participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count! Bring your binoculars and take part in Bird Walks, play Bird Bingo, check out the Interactive Display Table and Colouring stations.
Join Richard Wong for an afternoon of creative fun and inspiration exploring "line & wash" techniques with archival ink and watercolour. The addition of line and wash adds a little more texture to your paintings and can result in very pleasing effects. Richard has designed the classes in this three part series to be 'stand […]
with Gordon Mackay Course participants will be introduced to pruning fundamentals and concepts for fruit trees, including apple, pear and the stone fruits. We will look at summer versus winter pruning and pruning old, mature trees versus young newly established trees. Tree planting and early training will be covered along with various methods of growing […]
with Mike Rogers The workshop will consist of both a classroom session and an outdoor demonstration of planting, care and maintenance in the garden. Each will be approximately one hour in duration. During the classroom session, participants will be introduced to the joys of gardening with ornamental grasses. Some basic botany, the most popular grass […]
Join artisan Andrew Kent from The Willow Way for this full day workshop. In one day, with Andrew Kent's expert instruction, you can make and take home your own Bent Willow Rustic Chair. This is a great introduction to rustic building techniques. Learn how to make a square frame from pieces of alder & work […]
Gardening with tropicals and succulents is an easy way for children to use their creativity to make these miniature gardens. 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. These make great […]
Curious about the powers of medicinal plants but not sure where to begin? Join Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Herbalist Racheal Schnarr for the spring installment of the "Home Herbalist" series. Components of this class include: -A brief introduction to herbal medicine -Herbal tastings -Herbs to harvest and grow locally during spring -Herbs used in traditional […]
