Pre-K

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.

Age: 3 to 6 years old, plus parent/guardian

Gardens Friends – April 2023
  • Dates: Thursdays April 6, 13 & 20, 2023
  • Time: 12:30 to 2:00 pm
  • Fee:  $55.00/3 classes or $45.00 with Family Membership (price is for full series)
  • Register:  HERE or phone (250) 479-6162
Gardens Friends – May 2023
  • Dates: Thursdays May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, & 15, 2023
  • Time: 12:30 to 2:00 pm
  • Fee:  $110/6 classes or $90.00 with Family Membership (price is for full series)
  • Register:  HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Garden Nature Academy

The Garden Nature Academy is a half day program on Thursday’s. The outdoors offers 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 engaging environment for young children to learn, play and grow. Ages 3 to 6 years

  • Dates: Thursdays April 6 to Jun 15 (no class April 27)
  • Time: 9:00am to 11:30 am
  • Fees: $275
  • Register: HERE or call 250-479-6162

Fairy Garden Workshop

Join us for some fun and creative time as we enter the world of fairy garden making! Your child will be introduced to garden design as we visit various gardens looking for inspiration, collecting items in nature to create furnishings with. and followed by a hands-on lesson to make their own garden to take home. These miniature gardens offer hours of play potential for children of all ages. Plant care, planting techniques, and furnishing making will all be featured. Consider signing up with your child and making one of your own! For ages 4 and up (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult)

April 2023 – Mushroom Hollow

  • Time: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
  • Fee: $30 for 1 garden/ $55 for 2 gardens
  • Register: Here or Call 250-479-6162

May 13 – Blossom Lane

  • Time: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
  • Fee: $30 for 1 garden/ $55 for 2 gardens
  • Register: Here or Call 250-479-6162

May 27 – Sweet Retreats

  • Time: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
  • Fee: $30 for 1 garden/ $55 for 2 gardens
  • Register: Here or Call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids Garden Club – Spring

Do you know a child or youth who loves the outdoors and thrives in the garden? Our HCP Kids Garden provides many opportunities for land-based engagement activities, including seed starting and propagation, planting, garden maintenance, pollinator habitats, and so much more. Each weekly class will have us in this amazing teaching garden where we grow our own food crops. Hope you can join us with your pre-k learner or drop-off (or join) your school age child. There are lots of takeaways, including seeds, transplants and more! Please pack your child’s own garden gloves if you have some and bring along a water bottle and snack, if needed.

Ages 3 to 14 (Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult)

  • Dates: Saturday’s April 8 to June 3, 2023 (No Class April 29)
  • Time: 9:00am to 11:00 am
  • Fees: $120
  • Register: HERE or call 250-479-6162

Bring along your budding naturalist for a trek around the pathways, bridges and fields as we explore the creatures who call our gardens, woodlands and ponds their home. Each session will focus on a different nature friend and include adventure time to explore the many pathways throughout our space, story time and craft. Pack a snack and picnic blanket for story time and dress for the weather. (Min of 5 required)

Age: 3 to 6 years old, plus parent/guardian

Science Friends – April 2023

  • Dates: Tuesdays April 4, 11 & 18, 2023
  • Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
  • Fee:  $60/3 classes or $50 with Family Membership (price is for full series)
  • Register:  HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Science Friends – May 2023

  • Dates: Tuesdays May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, & 15, 2023
  • Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
  • Fee:  $120/6 classes or $100.00 with Family Membership (price is for full series)
  • Register:  HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Stories in the Garden

Imagine a gentle nature walk with your child to calm and inspire you both! This rain or shine outdoor program on our endless pathways provides us with many social and nature connections. This is followed by a story-time that encourages the development of listening skills and small group interactions. Plan to bring along your favourite story blanket and snack to enjoy during the story with your child and invite a friend. For ages 3 to 6

A minimum registration of 4 is required for this program to run.

Stories in The Garden – February 2023
  • Date: Tuesdays – February 14, 21, 28 & March 1, 2023
  • Time: 10:00am to 11:00 am
  • Fees: $70 for the series
  • Register: HERE or call 250-479-6162
Stories in The Garden – April 2023
  • Dates: Tuesdays, April 4, 11 & 18, 2023
  • Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Fee: $37.50/3 sessions (family rate for 1 or more children) or $30.00 for Family Memberships
  • Register: HERE or call 250 479 6162
Stories in The Garden – May 2023
  • Dates: Tuesdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30 & June 6, 13, 2023
  • Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 am
  • Fee: $75.00/6 sessions (for 1 or more children) or $60.00 for Family Memberships
  • Register: HERE or call 250 479 6162

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Territory Acknowledgement

We at HCP gratefully acknowledge that we occupy unceded territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ and Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples. We recognize these lands and ecosystems are not our own. We recognize our role in the continuing process of dispossession, colonialism, and reconciliation. We recognize the need to do better. We humbly welcome all to join in this learning journey.

505 Quayle Rd. Victoria, BC V9E 2J7

Phone: 250-479-6162

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