Explore the gardens and draw what you see in this creative lunch-hour of art-making with artist Wendy Picken. No experience necessary - art supplies are included. Create a special souvenir of your visit while having fun experimenting with the bold, vibrant colours and forms that you'll discover at this time of year in the the […]
Celebrate Pollinator Week 2025 with Bethany Couture's free, family friendly presentation about how you can support pollinators at home. Discover simple, impactful ways to make your garden a haven for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Afterwards, test your observation skills with Bee Bingo in the gardens. Wed. June 18, 11:00 am-noon at the […]
Enjoy a relaxing drop-in hatha flow yoga session in the Bonsai garden.
Adult Community Education | 3-hour Workshop Capture the spirit of early of summer as you paint these cheerful, colourful "California Poppies" (Eschscholzia californica) in watercolour. Join instructor Richard Wong to work on this lovely image. New to watercolour? Not a problem! Richard will guide you with each step. Richard's classes are fun and relaxing, and […]
Adult community education | full day workshop Join artisan Andrew Kent from The Willow Way for this full day workshop. In one day, with Andrew'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 […]
Family and community friendly activities in The Gardens at HCP on Sunday June 22 (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) will be featured to celebrate the amazing role that pollinators of all shapes, species, and sizes contribute to our planet. Visit Rocky Point Bird Observatory's touch tables featuring bird pollinators and other interesting activities. Attend Wild […]
Enjoy a relaxing drop-in hatha flow yoga session in the Bonsai garden.
Adult Community Education | Health & Wellness | 2-hour workshop (evening) **Please note: The original date/time of this class (June 14) has been changed.** Join Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Herbalist Racheal Schnarr for this year's new and refreshed Home Herbalist Series. This series is more immersive, covers new herbs, and features new seasonal info booklets. […]
ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WORKSHOP |FULL-DAY Instructor Joan Carrigan will guide you as you weave a traditional European style basket, used for centuries as a household gathering and storage basket. This version has 2 round hoops forming the handle and opening of the basket. Materials will include natural and dyed reed along with seagrass and […]
Adult Community Education | 3-hour class This is a monthly class in which participants will be introduced to 20 new plants in each session. If you are a new gardener, new to Victoria or just want to brush up on your plant knowledge, this is a great place to get started. This is a monthly […]