Sunday, September 26 - 12:30pm - 3:30pm Learn how to create this flock of Gulls using shading and texture to create form, watercolour on Japanese art paper. All levels are welcome. Beginners are encouraged. Learn in a relaxed, stress-free and professionally guided environment. Richard Wong is a local professional wildlife artist with international credentials. His […]
An outdoor garden experience where we take on seasonal gardening tasks and activities in our very own HCP Kids Garden. There are also opportunities to explore the vast wilderness areas to experience the natural systems that keep our gardens growing, get our hands busy with garden arts and crafts and more. Limit: 15 Date: Sep 27, […]
Instructor: Joan Carrigan This is a very sturdy rectangular splint woven basket with wood handle. It has an attractive plain and twill weave pattern and is a basket ready to be put to use. Great for shopping, garden produce, garden tools, storage etc. This basket is woven with natural flat reed. Discussion covering staining and […]
Gardens Closed for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Garden Friends is a half day program for parent and child that runs on Thursday's for 4 consecutive weeks. Children love to explore our gardens while observing and experiencing nature. Together, we will engage in a series of nature activities. Each session includes a garden wander, sharing circle and story time. Bring a snack and picnic […]
Saturday, October 9 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Instructor: Tom Leahy This informative class with Mason Bee expert, Tom Leahy. Tom will cover all you need to know to keep your mason bee cocoons healthy. Many people start out with great enthusiasm in the spring, but in the fall they are not quite sure what to […]
The gardens are full of opportunities to collect and use natural materials. In this workshop we will learn to use, reuse, and upcycle as we create art for our gardens, gift-giving and homes. Learn to use and press flowers for gift tags, pound botanicals, and more! This is a fun outdoor inspired class that includes […]
Children love to explore our gardens while observing and experiencing nature. Together, we will engage in a series of nature activities. Each session includes a garden wander, sharing circle and story time. Bring a snack and picnic blanket for story time and dress for the weather. Dates: Every Thursday from October 14th to November 4th, […]
This class is an introduction to tropical gardening in an easy way that children can manage and enjoy. 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. This indoor garden will feature […]
Sunday, October 17 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm Instructor: Gordon Mackay As beekeeping becomes even more popular in recent times, the importance of some introductory knowledge becomes even more important prior to getting our honey bees. This workshop is aimed at providing new beekeepers with knowledge that will help them with setting up their first colony […]