Wildlife biology Many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects are studied throughout Royal Botanical Gardens’ diverse nature sanctuaries. Field botany The Gardens has an active field botany program concentrating on endangered-species research, plant monitoring and inventory, and restoration ecology. Aquatic ecology Aquatic ecologists are working to restore water quality in the Cootes Paradise and Grindstone marshes for the more than 60 species of fish and other aquatic species found there. Taxonomy and systematics Learn about taxonomy and systematics and why it is so important to the Gardens. Education and the Nature Interpretive Centre Experience our outdoor classroom year-round! The Nature Interpretive Centre is the hub for much of our educational programs, day camps and birthday parties. Herbarium The Gardens’ research collection of more than 70,000 pressed plant specimens. Geographic Information System Learn about GIS applications, equipment and history at the Gardens. International Lilac Registrar Royal Botanical Gardens is the International Cultivar Registration Authority for lilacs. Science contacts Ask our science staff a question about the science and conservation program. Science fact sheets Download a fact sheet and learn about our restoration projects. The Fishway Find out how we keep carp out of Cootes Paradise and how you can see native fish up close. Project Paradise Learn about the one of the largest habitat restoration projects in North America. Directions Located on the Burlington/Hamilton border, we’re easy to find Local weather Find out the weather forecast is before you head out!
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