May 2021
ONLINE: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Celebrating Mother’s Day
Join us to celebrate Mother's Day and life with a beautiful floral painting of Irises in vibrant watercolour, one of our favourite flowers. Richard will guide you through. Relaxed, stress-free and fully supported. For all levels, including first time painters. Sunday, May 9 – 1:00pm - 3:00pm (PST) Participant Fee: $20 per screen Supplies: Richard will email participants with a supply list. Supplies can be purchased by participants or kits can be purchased directly from Richard for $75. Register online…
Find out more »GARDEN NATURE ACADEMY – Spring Session
The outdoors offers safe and seasonal opportunities for your preschooler to explore explore. The small group sizes and our experienced nature educators help to create a 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 nurturing and engaging environment for young children to learn, play and grow! Limit: 8 Date: Tuesday’s from April 6 – May 25 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30…
Find out more »Garden Friends
Children love to explore our gardens while observing and experiencing nature. Together, we will engage in a series of NATURE ACTIVITIES. Each session will include a garden wander, a sharing circle and story-time (plan to bring along your snack and picnic blanket for story time and dress for the weather?) Limit: 8 children. Dates: Wednesday's throughout May (May 5, 12, 19, 26) Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am Age: 3 – 6 years Fee: $55/4 sessions for members or $65/4 sessions for non-members Register: Below or…
Find out more »PRO-D DAY CAMPS
PRO-D DAY CAMPS Join us for an outdoor garden experience where we take on seasonal gardening tasks and activities in our very own JMG Garden. There are also opportunities to explore the vast wilderness areas to experience the natural systems that keep our gardens growing, as well as garden arts and crafts and more. Limit: 15 Dates: February 12; April 19; April 23; May 14; May 21 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Age: 5 - 12 years…
Find out more »Plant Identification and Culture Classes
with Diane Pierce Learn so much about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance and landscape uses. This is an ongoing course & can be joined at any time, all year long, one Saturday a month. Classes will be held in person when possible or otherwise via zoom. Masks required for in-person classes. Note…
Find out more »ONLINE: Random Woven Nest Baskets Workshop
online via zoom Random weave is one of Joan’s favourite styles of baskets. The structure is beautiful, reminding one of birds’ nests. It is strong, durable and lends itself to sculptural forms in both small and large scale. We will discuss several ways of approaching this technique. A materials kit will be provided consisting of dyed round reed for the construction of this basket. Discussion will cover how to harvest and forage for other plant material suitable for this technique.…
Find out more »GARDEN NATURE ACADEMY – Spring Session
The outdoors offers safe and seasonal opportunities for your preschooler to explore explore. The small group sizes and our experienced nature educators help to create a 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 nurturing and engaging environment for young children to learn, play and grow! Limit: 8 Date: Tuesday’s from April 6 – May 25 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30…
Find out more »Garden Friends
Children love to explore our gardens while observing and experiencing nature. Together, we will engage in a series of NATURE ACTIVITIES. Each session will include a garden wander, a sharing circle and story-time (plan to bring along your snack and picnic blanket for story time and dress for the weather?) Limit: 8 children. Dates: Wednesday's throughout May (May 5, 12, 19, 26) Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am Age: 3 – 6 years Fee: $55/4 sessions for members or $65/4 sessions for non-members Register: Below or…
Find out more »Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru
Join us for an outdoor yoga class for small groups in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session with the option to register for one class, a pack of 5, or pack of 10 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different Western approaches, including surgery, proved to not be a long term solution. When he started…
Find out more »PRO-D DAY CAMPS
PRO-D DAY CAMPS Join us for an outdoor garden experience where we take on seasonal gardening tasks and activities in our very own JMG Garden. There are also opportunities to explore the vast wilderness areas to experience the natural systems that keep our gardens growing, as well as garden arts and crafts and more. Limit: 15 Dates: February 12; April 19; April 23; May 14; May 21 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Age: 5 - 12 years…
Find out more »GARDEN NATURE ACADEMY – Spring Session
The outdoors offers safe and seasonal opportunities for your preschooler to explore explore. The small group sizes and our experienced nature educators help to create a 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 nurturing and engaging environment for young children to learn, play and grow! Limit: 8 Date: Tuesday’s from April 6 – May 25 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30…
Find out more »Garden Friends
Children love to explore our gardens while observing and experiencing nature. Together, we will engage in a series of NATURE ACTIVITIES. Each session will include a garden wander, a sharing circle and story-time (plan to bring along your snack and picnic blanket for story time and dress for the weather?) Limit: 8 children. Dates: Wednesday's throughout May (May 5, 12, 19, 26) Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am Age: 3 – 6 years Fee: $55/4 sessions for members or $65/4 sessions for non-members Register: Below or…
Find out more »Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru
Join us for an outdoor yoga class for small groups in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session with the option to register for one class, a pack of 5, or pack of 10 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different Western approaches, including surgery, proved to not be a long term solution. When he started…
Find out more »ONLINE: Bark Basket Workshop
online via zoom Tree barks provide one of nature’s most beautiful materials for basket making. This course will begin with a discussion covering how to harvest and prepare local tree barks. A materials kit will be provided which will include willow bark and red cedar bark along with waxed thread for twining. Participants will weave their basket using plaiting, twill and twining techniques. Great for beginners. Kits included in the price. Kit pick up will be at the Gardens, date…
Find out more »June 2021
Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru
Join us for an outdoor yoga class for small groups in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session with the option to register for one class, a pack of 5, or pack of 10 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different Western approaches, including surgery, proved to not be a long term solution. When he started…
Find out more »Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru
Join us for an outdoor yoga class for small groups in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session with the option to register for one class, a pack of 5, or pack of 10 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different Western approaches, including surgery, proved to not be a long term solution. When he started…
Find out more »Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru
Join us for an outdoor yoga class for small groups in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session with the option to register for one class, a pack of 5, or pack of 10 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different Western approaches, including surgery, proved to not be a long term solution. When he started…
Find out more »Plant Identification and Culture Classes
with Diane Pierce Learn so much about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance and landscape uses. This is an ongoing course & can be joined at any time, all year long, one Saturday a month. Classes will be held in person when possible or otherwise via zoom. Masks required for in-person classes. Note…
Find out more »Forest Therapy Walks
Come join Kelly Kiss, ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide, to discover “Forest Bathing”, what it is, along with its health and wellness benefits. Reconnect with yourself and nature through a mindful walk in the beautiful Gardens at HCP. Kelly will offer you a unique “forest bathing” experience, an “immersion” into the space of trees, plants and the beings of the forest and gardens. Forest therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, or forest bathing. Shinrin-Yoku means to “bathe…
Find out more »Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru
Join us for an outdoor yoga class for small groups in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session with the option to register for one class, a pack of 5, or pack of 10 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different Western approaches, including surgery, proved to not be a long term solution. When he started…
Find out more »July 2021
Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru
Join us for an outdoor yoga class for small groups in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session with the option to register for one class, a pack of 5, or pack of 10 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different Western approaches, including surgery, proved to not be a long term solution. When he started…
Find out more »Summer Camps
Summer 2021 Dates & Times: Click on Date to Register: July 5 to 9; 9:00am to 4:00pm July 12 – 16; 9:00am – 12:00pm July 19 to 23; 9:00am to 4:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) August 3 to 6; 9:00am to 4:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) August 9 – 13; 9:00am – 4:00pm August 16 to 20; 9:00am to 12:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) Fee: Five-day camps (9am – 4pm): One child – $180, two children – $315, three children – $450 Four-day camp (9am –…
Find out more »Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru
Join us for an outdoor yoga class for small groups in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session with the option to register for one class, a pack of 5, or pack of 10 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different Western approaches, including surgery, proved to not be a long term solution. When he started…
Find out more »Summer Camps
Summer 2021 Dates & Times: Click on Date to Register: July 5 to 9; 9:00am to 4:00pm July 12 – 16; 9:00am – 12:00pm July 19 to 23; 9:00am to 4:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) August 3 to 6; 9:00am to 4:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) August 9 – 13; 9:00am – 4:00pm August 16 to 20; 9:00am to 12:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) Fee: Five-day camps (9am – 4pm): One child – $180, two children – $315, three children – $450 Four-day camp (9am –…
Find out more »Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru
Join us for an outdoor yoga class for small groups in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session with the option to register for one class, a pack of 5, or pack of 10 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different Western approaches, including surgery, proved to not be a long term solution. When he started…
Find out more »Plant Identification and Culture Classes
with Diane Pierce Learn so much about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance and landscape uses. This is an ongoing course & can be joined at any time, all year long, one Saturday a month. Classes will be held in person when possible or otherwise via zoom. Masks required for in-person classes. Note…
Find out more »Summer Camps
Summer 2021 Dates & Times: Click on Date to Register: July 5 to 9; 9:00am to 4:00pm July 12 – 16; 9:00am – 12:00pm July 19 to 23; 9:00am to 4:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) August 3 to 6; 9:00am to 4:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) August 9 – 13; 9:00am – 4:00pm August 16 to 20; 9:00am to 12:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) Fee: Five-day camps (9am – 4pm): One child – $180, two children – $315, three children – $450 Four-day camp (9am –…
Find out more »Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru
Join us for an outdoor yoga class for small groups in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session with the option to register for one class, a pack of 5, or pack of 10 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different Western approaches, including surgery, proved to not be a long term solution. When he started…
Find out more »Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru
Join us for an outdoor yoga class for small groups in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session with the option to register for one class, a pack of 5, or pack of 10 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different Western approaches, including surgery, proved to not be a long term solution. When he started…
Find out more »August 2021
Summer Camps
Summer 2021 Dates & Times: Click on Date to Register: July 5 to 9; 9:00am to 4:00pm July 12 – 16; 9:00am – 12:00pm July 19 to 23; 9:00am to 4:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) August 3 to 6; 9:00am to 4:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) August 9 – 13; 9:00am – 4:00pm August 16 to 20; 9:00am to 12:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) Fee: Five-day camps (9am – 4pm): One child – $180, two children – $315, three children – $450 Four-day camp (9am –…
Find out more »Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru
Join us for an outdoor yoga class for small groups in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session with the option to register for one class, a pack of 5, or pack of 10 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different Western approaches, including surgery, proved to not be a long term solution. When he started…
Find out more »Summer Camps
Summer 2021 Dates & Times: Click on Date to Register: July 5 to 9; 9:00am to 4:00pm July 12 – 16; 9:00am – 12:00pm July 19 to 23; 9:00am to 4:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) August 3 to 6; 9:00am to 4:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) August 9 – 13; 9:00am – 4:00pm August 16 to 20; 9:00am to 12:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) Fee: Five-day camps (9am – 4pm): One child – $180, two children – $315, three children – $450 Four-day camp (9am –…
Find out more »Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru
Join us for an outdoor yoga class for small groups in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session with the option to register for one class, a pack of 5, or pack of 10 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different Western approaches, including surgery, proved to not be a long term solution. When he started…
Find out more »Summer Camps
Summer 2021 Dates & Times: Click on Date to Register: July 5 to 9; 9:00am to 4:00pm July 12 – 16; 9:00am – 12:00pm July 19 to 23; 9:00am to 4:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) August 3 to 6; 9:00am to 4:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) August 9 – 13; 9:00am – 4:00pm August 16 to 20; 9:00am to 12:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) Fee: Five-day camps (9am – 4pm): One child – $180, two children – $315, three children – $450 Four-day camp (9am –…
Find out more »Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru
Join us for an outdoor yoga class for small groups in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session with the option to register for one class, a pack of 5, or pack of 10 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different Western approaches, including surgery, proved to not be a long term solution. When he started…
Find out more »Plant Identification and Culture Classes
with Diane Pierce Learn so much about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance and landscape uses. This is an ongoing course & can be joined at any time, all year long, one Saturday a month. Classes will be held in person when possible or otherwise via zoom. Masks required for in-person classes. Note…
Find out more »Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru
Join us for an outdoor yoga class for small groups in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session with the option to register for one class, a pack of 5, or pack of 10 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different Western approaches, including surgery, proved to not be a long term solution. When he started…
Find out more »September 2021
Plant Identification and Culture Classes
with Diane Pierce Learn so much about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance and landscape uses. This is an ongoing course & can be joined at any time, all year long, one Saturday a month. Classes will be held in person when possible or otherwise via zoom. Masks required for in-person classes. Note…
Find out more »October 2021
Plant Identification and Culture Classes
with Diane Pierce Learn so much about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance and landscape uses. This is an ongoing course & can be joined at any time, all year long, one Saturday a month. Classes will be held in person when possible or otherwise via zoom. Masks required for in-person classes. Note…
Find out more »November 2021
Plant Identification and Culture Classes
with Diane Pierce Learn so much about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance and landscape uses. This is an ongoing course & can be joined at any time, all year long, one Saturday a month. Classes will be held in person when possible or otherwise via zoom. Masks required for in-person classes. Note…
Find out more »December 2021
Plant Identification and Culture Classes
with Diane Pierce Learn so much about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance and landscape uses. This is an ongoing course & can be joined at any time, all year long, one Saturday a month. Classes will be held in person when possible or otherwise via zoom. Masks required for in-person classes. Note…
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