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Annual Senior Student Symposium – join us for this one-day event during second semester for a dynamic day of lectures and workshops on biodiversity.

Education Programs
Experience the Gardens’ outdoor classroom year-round! Our education programs are built around Cootes Paradise and the Arboretum, which boasts 12 kilometres of nature trails. Participants are involved in a variety of fun and educational activities. The two-hour programs are seasonally based and cover a variety of topics, such as birds, weather, habitats and seasonal cycles.


Discover what the Gardens can offer your students by downloading our School Programs 2010–2011 brochure!

RBG Teachers' Open House Days
Nature Interpretive Centre, Arboretum
September 18, 2010; or Saturday, February 25, 2011; Drop in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Thinking about a booking a program for your class or group? Or, do you have a program booked and you’d like to get oriented to the site and talk to staff about activities? These free open houses provide a great opportunity to explore RBG and connect with our educators. Indoor and outdoor activities provided and your family is welcome to participate. Pre-register and participate in our hands-on activity and you’ll receive a free admission pass to visit our gardens and exhibits.
Pre-register by calling 905-527-1158, ext. 276 or by email at edtour@rbg.ca at least two days ahead.

2010 is International Year for Biological Diversity and we’ll have special programming all year to celebrate biodiversity around the world and here, in Canada’s biodiversity hotspot.

Girl Guides and Boy Scouts may wish to register for custom badge programs. Please contact the Nature Centre for details, 905-527-7983.

Also check out our public programs for families and kids.

Our programs adhere to the Province of Ontario's Ministry of Education guidelines and continue to develop and change as directed by the Ministry.

Lead Education Partner



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Outreach Programs for Schools
Let the Nature Centre come to you with our N.A.T.U.R.E.* In-school Programs. Your choice of four curriculum-linked programs featuring hands-on experience exploring nature in and around your school. Download a pdf for details.

*Nature Awareness Through Urban Resource Exploration

REGISTER NOW
To make a booking call: 905-527-1158, ext. 276, fax: 905-577-0375 or e-mail: edtour@rbg.ca.

Reservations for programs are taken on a year-round basis. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

CBCN FOR KIDS (ages 8 to 14)
Canadian Botanical Conservation Network, a network of people and places in Canada that conserve plant diversity, has put together the Botanist In Training Program so kids can learn about plants in Canada, complete experiments and find out what they can do to make a difference. 

RARE PLANTS IN ONTARIO
Plants - what would our world be without them? All we have depends on these green marvels, for only they are able to capture and store the sun's life-giving energy in a form that other living things can use. Learn about Ontario's endangered species and what Canada is doing to protect plants.
Feedback Survey
Teachers and group leaders please complete this Feedback Survey on your recent program with us. Estimated duration: 3 to 5 min.

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
Get directions to the Gardens.

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


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