*This recurring outdoor nature program is limited to 10 students and it fills quickly! The outdoors offers a unique opportunity for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs and activities! These outdoor sessions include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways and native plant forest areas to explore. The small group […]
Weds, Sept 21 - Oct 26th, 9:30-11:30am (PT) Online via Zoom This is Richard's series of small group watercolour classes for those with some watercolour experience. This six week series will suit those looking to learn within a small group, and continue their desire to improve watercolour skills. The group is kept small to facilitate […]
Home Learners are invited to join us every Thursday for a full day of land based outdoor learning in our gardens and surrounding woodland areas. This is an opportunity to spend time with other home learning families to get active, explore, study, and care for plants and their garden neighbours. Register for the full year, […]
Bring along your family or friends group and create a seasonal Pumpkin person that will be displayed on our lower field for the month! You bring along the clothing and we provide the straw, binding and pumpkins. Date: Saturdays - October 01 - 12:30-1:15 \ October 01- 1:30-2:15 \ October 08 - 12:30-1:15 \ October […]
Bring along your family or friends group and create a seasonal Pumpkin person that will be displayed on our lower field for the month! You bring along the clothing and we provide the straw, binding and pumpkins. Date: Saturdays - October 01 - 12:30-1:15 October 01- 1:30-2:15 October 08 - 12:30-1:15 October 08- 2:30-3:15 Age: […]
*This recurring outdoor nature program is limited to 10 students and it fills quickly! The outdoors offers a unique opportunity for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs and activities! These outdoor sessions include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways and native plant forest areas to explore. The small group […]
Weds, Sept 21 - Oct 26th, 9:30-11:30am (PT) Online via Zoom This is Richard's series of small group watercolour classes for those with some watercolour experience. This six week series will suit those looking to learn within a small group, and continue their desire to improve watercolour skills. The group is kept small to facilitate […]
Home Learners are invited to join us every Thursday for a full day of land based outdoor learning in our gardens and surrounding woodland areas. This is an opportunity to spend time with other home learning families to get active, explore, study, and care for plants and their garden neighbours. Register for the full year, […]
Join Richard to explore a fun and creative way to paint these "Flower Baskets" of Victoria. Students opting for supplies provided will be working with Japanese art paper (masa). Those opting out of supplies can buy their supplies, including masa paper, at any of the following art stores (Opus, Art World, Island Blue Print). Contact […]
Bring along your family or friends group and create a seasonal Pumpkin person that will be displayed on our lower field for the month! You bring along the clothing and we provide the straw, binding and pumpkins. Date: Saturdays - October 01 - 12:30-1:15 October 01- 1:30-2:15 October 08 - 12:30-1:15 October 08- 2:30-3:15 Age: […]
Bring along your family or friends group and create a seasonal Pumpkin person that will be displayed on our lower field for the month! You bring along the clothing and we provide the straw, binding and pumpkins. Date: Saturdays - October 01 - 12:30-1:15 October 01- 1:30-2:15 October 08 - 12:30-1:15 October 08- 2:30-3:15 Age: […]
*This recurring outdoor nature program is limited to 10 students and it fills quickly! The outdoors offers a unique opportunity for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs and activities! These outdoor sessions include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways and native plant forest areas to explore. The small group […]
Weds, Sept 21 - Oct 26th, 9:30-11:30am (PT) Online via Zoom This is Richard's series of small group watercolour classes for those with some watercolour experience. This six week series will suit those looking to learn within a small group, and continue their desire to improve watercolour skills. The group is kept small to facilitate […]
Home Learners are invited to join us every Thursday for a full day of land based outdoor learning in our gardens and surrounding woodland areas. This is an opportunity to spend time with other home learning families to get active, explore, study, and care for plants and their garden neighbours. Register for the full year, […]
Sat, Oct 15 - 29th, 9:30 - 11:00am (PT) Online via Zoom Join Richard for this exciting online mini-series exploring different ways to portray birds, watercolour on Japanese art paper (i.e. detailed, impressionistic, and fusion). Students have the option to work on Japanese art paper (masa paper), or use 140lb regular art paper. (Tuition includes […]
This is a monthly class in which participants will be introduced to 25 new plants in each session. Plants are selected for our local growing conditions and the value they bring to the garden. Sadly, Diane Pierce has retired from teaching this class at the end of 2021. The class will now be taught by […]
Dragons, gnomes and more! Do you know someone who loves to create adventures? These gardens are playtime options that explore creative expression. We begin with a garden walk for inspiration to begin our adventure together. Using hardy plants and natural materials these mini gardens each become unique and suited to playtime. Want to join a […]
Join artisan Andrew Kent from The Willow Way for this full day workshop. In one day, with Andrew Kent’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 from pieces of alder & work […]
Backyard Birds (5 -14 years) Children are curious about birds, their behaviours, calls, and food choices. Join us for an interactive time in our garden spaces as we explore the engaging world of birds together. We will learn about their lifecycle, habitats, and foods while gaining confidence to recognize them by their unique behaviours, sizes […]
*This recurring outdoor nature program is limited to 10 students and it fills quickly! The outdoors offers a unique opportunity for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs and activities! These outdoor sessions include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways and native plant forest areas to explore. The small group […]
Sat, Oct 15 - 29th, 9:30 - 11:00am (PT) Online via Zoom Join Richard for this exciting online mini-series exploring different ways to portray birds, watercolour on Japanese art paper (i.e. detailed, impressionistic, and fusion). Students have the option to work on Japanese art paper (masa paper), or use 140lb regular art paper. (Tuition includes […]
Weds, Sept 21 - Oct 26th, 9:30-11:30am (PT) Online via Zoom This is Richard's series of small group watercolour classes for those with some watercolour experience. This six week series will suit those looking to learn within a small group, and continue their desire to improve watercolour skills. The group is kept small to facilitate […]
Home Learners are invited to join us every Thursday for a full day of land based outdoor learning in our gardens and surrounding woodland areas. This is an opportunity to spend time with other home learning families to get active, explore, study, and care for plants and their garden neighbours. Register for the full year, […]
These non-instructional day camps feature an outdoor program that includes time in our very own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food, learn to support natural systems and enjoy the many wilderness areas surrounding us! Dates: September 23 October 21 November 14 February 17 May 19 Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Age: 5 to 12 years (school age) […]
with Cheri Le Brun If you have a mason bee nesting box out this Summer and are not sure what to do next, then this class is for you. Cleaning your nesting box and cocoons is vital for the health of the bees and an essential task for the mason bee keeper. The purpose is […]
with Sheila Weitman These beautiful leaf lanterns will bring playful light into your home during the dark days of winter. Using pressed leaves and flowers, this creatively messy but soothing activity is a wonderful way to capture and share the beauty of our gardens. Come and enjoy the process of making this gorgeous craft. Members […]
*This recurring outdoor nature program is limited to 10 students and it fills quickly! The outdoors offers a unique opportunity for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs and activities! These outdoor sessions include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways and native plant forest areas to explore. The small group […]
Sat, Oct 15 - 29th, 9:30 - 11:00am (PT) Online via Zoom Join Richard for this exciting online mini-series exploring different ways to portray birds, watercolour on Japanese art paper (i.e. detailed, impressionistic, and fusion). Students have the option to work on Japanese art paper (masa paper), or use 140lb regular art paper. (Tuition includes […]
Weds, Sept 21 - Oct 26th, 9:30-11:30am (PT) Online via Zoom This is Richard's series of small group watercolour classes for those with some watercolour experience. This six week series will suit those looking to learn within a small group, and continue their desire to improve watercolour skills. The group is kept small to facilitate […]
Home Learners are invited to join us every Thursday for a full day of land based outdoor learning in our gardens and surrounding woodland areas. This is an opportunity to spend time with other home learning families to get active, explore, study, and care for plants and their garden neighbours. Register for the full year, […]
SAVE THE DATE! The annual Harvest Festival at HCP is a family friendly event with a variety of activities and exhibits to explore and experience. Visit the Pumpkin People display, find out about local bat habitats, learn about Mason Bee seasonal maintenance and lots more!
*This recurring outdoor nature program is limited to 10 students and it fills quickly! The outdoors offers a unique opportunity for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs and activities! These outdoor sessions include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways and native plant forest areas to explore. The small group […]
Home Learners are invited to join us every Thursday for a full day of land based outdoor learning in our gardens and surrounding woodland areas. This is an opportunity to spend time with other home learning families to get active, explore, study, and care for plants and their garden neighbours. Register for the full year, […]
