Join us to create a beautiful wreath. In this class you will have access to a wide variety of beautiful materials, step by step instruction and a festive environment. Be prepared to get creative and have fun! This year our classes will be held in our greenhouses and we will be following provincial health orders […]
Join Richard for this festive watercolour workshop. Paint, learn and have fun together. Try something different as Richard shows you how to paint lovely watercolour miniatures on Japanese art paper that will double as original greeting cards. This is a great opportunity to learn and practice Richard's special painting techniques and processes. All levels are […]
This annual workshop is a must for a fun and nature oriented family activity. Our yards can provide a bounty of greens, unique branching, cones, and seed heads that we use to create a long-lived outdoor decor piece for your home or garden. Learn how to use a frame to construct these as a family […]
Gardens closed for the month of January. We will re-open on February 3rd.
The outdoors offer safe and seasonal opportunities for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs and activities! These outdoor sessions will include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways and native plant forest areas to explore. The small group sizes and our experienced nature educators help to create a nurturing and […]
Habitat Series Calling all home learners! HCP is excited to offer a science program just for you! Come explore the different habitats in and around the gardens while connecting to other home learners in your community. Through hands-on activities, games, and crafts, we will discover the many plants and animals that live in neighbouring wetlands, […]
Online via Zoom with Joan Carrigan. This ancient stitching technique has been used to make pouches and bags in many parts of the world. In this workshop, participants will start by learning design variations of knotless netting using waxed threads worked over a smooth stone – thus Dressing a Stone. The second project will be […]
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 February 17 – March 10, […]
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 Feb 18, 2022 […]
Join us and the Rocky Point Bird Observatory for guided walks, activities and crafts as we explore the many birds that call our gardens, forests, and wetlands their home. Learn to identify birds in your backyard and how to support their habitat necessary for them to thrive. Don't forget to bring your binoculars! To find […]