The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours the last Wednesday of the month May – August so families and friends can come down for a lovely picnic on our grounds. Live music on July 27: R&R - Randall Cook & Ray Spencer, 6-8pm www.reverbnation.com/rnr2
A creative exploration of ecosystems through art. Kids will identify the key parts of a local system, then design a story board using pebbles and paints. These skills can be used to explore other aspects of nature and provide a fun take home activity to share. Cost: $15/child Ages: 5+ years For registration, please contact […]
August 6 & 7, 2016, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm both days Admission You can purchase your tickets at the Gardens: $12 adults $9 seniors/students FREE under 16 Admission is FREE for HCP members The admission fee gives you multiple entry for BOTH days of the event! This major fundraiser for the HCP has become one […]
Large Arrangements Come and join us for a creative floral experience. Participants will have the opportunity to design and create their own natural arrangements under the expert guidance and instruction of Eiddwen Thomas, local floral designer and flower farmer. This course will feature locally grown flowers, foliage, grasses and ornamentals as much as possible. This […]
Landscape General Category The course is two full days, plus half a day for the exam: Course: Monday, August 15, and Monday, August 22, 9am – 4:00pm Exam: Thursday, August 25, 9am-12:15pm Cost is $400, which includes the textbooks and the exam fee. Note that you can sign up to write the exam only for […]
An introduction to the ancient art of making tea for children, including plant identification, growing, harvesting, and preparing flowers, leaves, and herbs to brew. Participants will host their own tea party to explore the various tastes and scents of herbal tea making. Then we will finish by packaging up our own sample tea brews to […]
Pesticide Applicator Exam (Landscape General Category): Thursday, August 25, 9am-12:15pm For those who have completed the BC Pesticide Applicator's License Course, or who are just required to take the exam. Cost if you sign up for the exam only: $110 To sign up please contact College Administration at (250) 479-3210, or via email […]
As you leave summer and head back to school, work and general busyness take a moment, come into the Gardens and re-group. Listening to the water, birds and breeze the sessions are guided by Angela Strank. Sessions are 45 - 60 minutes long. Admission into the Gardens is included in your fee so please plan to […]
The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours the last Wednesday of the month May – August so families and friends can come down for a lovely picnic on our grounds. Live music on August 31: Brad Prevedoros, 6-8pm http://www.manzanitaproductions.com/
Admission by donation 9 am - 5 pm on Monday September 5th.