PUBLIC PROGRAMS
The Gardens offers a variety of fascinating courses for adults in the areas of gardening, nature, botanical arts and cooking. Professionals within the horticultural, botanical and environmental fields instruct all of our programs. Click here for a complete on-line listing of our programs or download the current PDF Public Program Calendar. Click on the area below that interests you to see what great programs are being offered this season.

For the Gardener
Find out how to grow plants from seed, plant with native species, learn alternative gardening methods and more.
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For the Nature Lover

Enjoy an evening walk through one of the Gardens' nature sanctuaries, learn how to identify marsh birds and native wildflowers, or prowl for owls with our experts.
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Botanical Arts and Crafts
Try a new painting technique in an outdoor setting, create the perfect flower arrangement or use scented plants.
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People and Plants
Discover how to cook with herbs that you’ve grown, explore herbal medicines and create herbal gifts.
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ON-LINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
Advance registration is required for all events with an admission charge. Full payment must accompany each registration. Participants may register in person, or by fax, mail or telephone.

Download a registration form and mail it to Royal Botanical Gardens, Course Registrations, P.O. Box 399, Hamilton, ON L8N 3H8, or fax it to 905-577-0375.

To register by phone call 905-527-1158 ext. 270, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone or fax registrations require credit card payment.

The Gardens reserves the right to cancel any event if the minimum number of registrants is not reached by registration deadline. Registrations may be accepted after the registration deadline provided that the minimum registration number has already been reached. Non-member (public) fee applies after registration deadline.

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How to register
Don’t miss the registration deadline. Sign-up for a program, camp or party today!

Program calendars
Download this season's public program, day camp or education calendar.

Program  locations
Directions to the Gardens.

About education
Dedication to life-long learning is part of our mission. See our list of qualified instructors.


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