TERRARIUM GARDEN WORKSHOP 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 […]
SCIENCE IN THE GARDEN – NEW! MICROSCOPY IN THE GARDEN So much of the life of a garden is microscopic. Even within the plants, pollen is unique to a species. Looking at different leaves and petals under a microscope will give the artist in you much inspiration. Leaf litter has a whole ecosystem of its own. […]
Junior Master Gardener Camp (JMG) Come grow with us! This dynamic program educates youth about horticulture, health, nutrition, environmental science, leadership and life skills using fun and creative activities. Flexibility is a key component of the JMG program that enables it to be adapted to meet the needs and interests of different individuals and organizations. […]
Junior Master Gardener Camp (JMG) Come grow with us! This dynamic program educates youth about horticulture, health, nutrition, environmental science, leadership and life skills using fun and creative activities. Flexibility is a key component of the JMG program that enables it to be adapted to meet the needs and interests of different individuals and organizations. […]
Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: August 13 and 20, 2018 Exam: August 24, 2018 Course: Mondays, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have recently changed and you must have […]
NATURE AROUND US is a Walk & Talk session 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. Cost: $5/child, free admission for an accompanying adult Ages: 5+ years (designed for older children, however, younger […]
TEA TIME! 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 brewing. We will finish by packaging up our own sample tea […]
With Diane Pierce One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm 2018 Dates: January 27, February 17, March 17, April 14, May 12, June 16, July 21, August 18(FIELD TRIP), September 15, October 20, November 17, December 8 **August 18 - Field Trip, Government House on Rockland Ave. Meet by front door entrance of the residence at 1 […]
Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: August 13 and 20, 2018 Exam: August 24, 2018 Course: Mondays, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have recently changed and you must have […]
Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: August 13 and 20, 2018 Exam: August 24, 2018 Course: Mondays, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have recently changed and you must have […]