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| Our experts offer close to 250 courses, workshops and activities each year. From alternative gardening to birdwatching, and healthy herbs to fantastic floral designs, our courses offer something for everyone at every level of experience. Click here for a complete on-line listing. Education — Branching out
For Families and Kids Treat your family to a Family Sunday Funday at the Gardens. Plus, sign your children up for our popular day camps and birthday parties. For Adults Enjoy an evening walk through one of the Gardens’ nature sanctuaries, learn how to cook with herbs that you’ve grown yourself, or try a new painting technique in an outdoor garden setting. For Teachers Experience our outdoor classroom year-round! Download our curriculum-based School Programs brochure. Horticultural Therapy Learn how the use of plants and plant-related activities helps to improve a person’s quality of life.  Programs for newcomers — families and 10- to 13-year olds. Student Host of the Environment (SHOE) program Concerned about the environment and wondering “what can I do to help make Canada a healthier place to live?” Volunteer at Royal Botanical Gardens and participate in various activities that support the mandate of exploring the relationship between people, plants and the environment. Your efforts will contribute to sustainable biodiversity and strategies that help cope with long-term effects of climate change. Contact the Nature Centre or call 905-527-7962. Download flyer.
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. Green Legacy/Vert tendre This national travelling exhibit, produced in partnership with the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa, explores Canada's native plants, the threats they face, and the work that people are engaging in to protect them. Explore the online companion to the exhibit here, and find out how you can get involved. The Healing Power of Plants/ Bienvenue à des plantes qui guérissent Did you know that many drugs are based on plants? Explore plant-based medicine's rich history! Focusing on Canada, this site has games, interviews with healers and scientists, a map of plants and real places to visit, quizzes and more: resources to satisfy the curiosity of young and old alike. This on-line exhibit was developed by a consortium of partners including Royal Botanical Gardens, and is part of the Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC). The VMC, created by the Department of Canadian Heritage in collaboration with more than 1200 museums across the country, is an important element of the Government of Canada's strategy to produce and promote Canadian cultural content online.  Member of the Virtual Museum of Canada |
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Guided Tours 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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