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Child & Family Programs

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Play, Garden and Explore as a Family!

Nature programs in Hamilton / Burlington

Join us for courses and workshops for the whole family in the gardens and on the trails to explore RBG and learn a new skill!

Pre-registration required for all programs. Space is limited. Want to be sure you don’t miss a program launch? Register for email notifications.

Current Child & Family Programs

Nature Babies

For Age 0-12 months

RBG offers an introduction to outdoor experiences for 0-12-month-olds! Join us with your little ones throughout the spring as we explore and experience our natural world. Move, create, and discover during our afternoon early-years programs for infants and caregivers.

Current & Upcoming Sessions

Oaks & Acorns Early-Years Play

For Age 2-5

Held in the mornings behind the Nature Centre in our Natural Play Space, this nature-based program for 2-5 year-olds is designed to inspire a life-long love of the outdoors. Explore the natural world together through walks, storytelling, imaginative and loose parts play, and hands-on discovery.

Current & Upcoming Sessions

Family Birding

All-Ages

Grab your binoculars and bring the family! Join instructors and other bird lovers for a hands-on birding adventure. You’ll learn how to identify different species by noticing their colours, sizes, shapes, behaviours, habitats, and songs — a great way to explore nature together.

Current & Upcoming Sessions

Childrens' Gardening Programs

For ages 2-12

These hands-on programs are planned to take advantage of seasonal changes and local expertise to create age-appropriate experiences with a goal to inspire a lifelong love of gardening.

Current & Upcoming Sessions

Day Camps

Discovery Camps are about fun, education and respect set in one of the most biologically diverse natural areas in Canada.

2026 offering: March Break, Summer Camp

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Jr. Naturalists

Age 6-13

Nature lovers are encouraged to sign up for this once-a-month program where they’ll be immersed in the natural world throughout the year. Prepare for fun and adventure while exploring the ravines, forests, fields, and wetlands of RBG.

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