Nature Around Us

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

Nature Around Us is a Walk & Talk session for children 5+ 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. Dates: Tuesday, July 4 & 18 Time: 11:00 am – 11:45 am Ages: 5+ Cost: Free […]

Create a Fairy Garden Workshop

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

This session begins with an enchanted walk through the Gardens at HCP. Participants will collect natural materials on the walk to use towards the creation of their own take home Fairy Garden. They will have a chance to explore a variety of materials such as clay, moss, and twigs. Parents/guardians are welcome to stay and […]

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Fairy Garden Drop In Sessions

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

New this summer! Looking for a quick drop in activity to get your child's creativity flowing? Making tiny gardens and  furnishings are lots of fun and these 1 hour sessions will be filled with ideas that your child can take home and add to each session or on their own. Start with the first session […]

Junior Master Gardener Camp – July 10 – 14 *FULL*

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

**FULL** We have been gardening with children for over a decade in this hands-on and outdoors garden camp. Everyday campers are busy planning, creating, maintaining and harvesting from our very own JMG Garden Plot, with the help of Victoria Master Gardeners. Eating fresh from the garden and creating easy snacks provides healthy skills that last […]

Nature Around Us

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

Nature Around Us is a Walk & Talk session for children 5+ 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. This week's topic: Bees are all around us in the gardens. Learn about some of […]

Terrarium Garden Workshop

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

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 be provided. Date: […]

Stepping Stone Workshop

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

These are very durable and a great way to create a garden path and add art to your home garden. Concrete, stones, gems, shells, and hands will be used to create a lasting impression! Date: Thursday, August 3        Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm        Cost: $15/person        Ages: 5+ years **For […]

Junior Master Gardener Camp – August 8- 11 *FULL*

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

*FULL* We have been gardening with children for over a decade in this hands-on and outdoors garden camp. Everyday campers are busy planning, creating, maintaining and harvesting from our very own JMG Garden Plot, with the help of Victoria Master Gardeners. Eating fresh from the garden and creating easy snacks provides healthy skills that last […]

Tea Time Workshop CANCELLED

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

CANCELLED 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. Then we will finish by packaging up our own sample tea brews […]