| Membership | Price |
|---|---|
| Student | $55/year |
| Single | $85/year |
| Single Plus | $120/year |
| Family | $130/year |
| Family Plus | $175/year |
| Contributing | $250/year |
| Supporting | $500/year |
| Sustaining | $1,000/year |
| Benefactor's Circle | $2,500/year |
| Director's Circle | $5,000/year |
| President's Circle | $10,000/year |
RBG at Home
Our virtual gates are open!
Welcome to RBG at Home, our commitment to offering accessible, diverse and entertaining learning opportunities for all ages.
Celebrate nature’s beauty on our social media channels and dig deeper with a full lineup of virtual programs, activities, and multimedia experiences.
RBG at Home is proudly supported by:
The Carson Family Foundation
May 4, 2021
Found in the rich forest understory, the herbaceous perennial White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) are blooming.
Can you name the fiv…
May 3, 2021
Those April showers showed up a little late ☔️ Bring on the May flowers!
Prunus x yedoensis ‘Akebono’
#RBGblooms #RBGCanada #…
May 3, 2021
A welcome sight at the Arboretum! Colourful buds (and even some blooms) have started to show on early flowering lilacs Syringa x hyancint…
May 2, 2021
Magnolia x soulangeana. These big beautiful saucer magnolias feature iconic cup-shaped blooms in white, pink, purple.
📸: Christie B.
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May 1, 2021
The countdown is on for Mother's Day! It's coming up soon on May 9th (not that you needed the reminder).
We put together some RBG gift i…
May 1, 2021
This photo has it all. Taken by @stevehardilloutdoors, this incredible shot has all the drama of a Renaissance painting. Featuring the ac…
May 1, 2021
Clouds of pink and white while in peak bloom ☁️. The Japanese flowering cherries have a short bloom time and will be gone before we k…
April 30, 2021
Your #FloweringFriday blooms report: Many bulbs are putting on a colourful display across the gardens as are early flowering herbaceous p…
April 30, 2021
Did you know that the genus Prunus also encapsulates plums, peaches, apricots and almonds?
The Japanese flowering cherries (Prunus 'Acco…
April 29, 2021
🌸 Rain or shine, the Japanese flowering cherries look stunning in their peak bloom this week at the Arboretum.
Soft pink and delicat…
April 29, 2021
☀️ Sunshine on a cloudy day ☀️
Cornus officinalis, commonly known as Japanese cornel, is a a flowering species of the dogwood fa…
April 28, 2021
Leading the way, Paeonia 'Peter Barr' is the earliest peony to bloom among the diverse and unique peony collection at Laking Garden. RBG …
April 27, 2021
The flowering cherries have been the star of the show this week, but this explosion of colourful tulips in Spicer Court at RBG Centre des…
April 26, 2021
The Japanese Flowering Cherries are in peak bloom this week at the Arboretum. Traditionally in Japan, when cherry trees (sakura) are abun…
April 26, 2021
Mondays 💤
📸: @stewartjarvisphotography
#RoyalBotanicalGardens #RBGCanada #HendrieValley #OwlsOfInstagram
April 25, 2021
Pollinators rejoice! The nectar and pollen rich flowering cherries are a magnet to bees. 🐝
Prunus x yedoensis 'Akebono'
Hoping to c…
April 24, 2021
Take a closer look beyond some of the brown, snow damaged Magnolia petals. New blooms and growth are well on their way after the boost of…
April 24, 2021
Treat your mom to delightful desserts this Mother's Day! Made in-house by Chef Matthew Carter, the treat box includes 2 chocolate cupcake…
April 24, 2021
🌸 One of the most iconic spring sights at RBG in the spring is the flowering cherry circle in the Arboretum. The trees planted in this…
April 23, 2021
Welcome back spring! Bask in the beauty of Prunus ‘Accolade’ 🌸 Today's warmth and sunshine have encouraged the delicate pink petal…
April 23, 2021
Redbuds are scientifically known as Cercis – which comes from the Greek kerkis meaning ‘weaver’s shuttle’ and refers to the shape…
April 22, 2021
Morel support after yesterday’s snow! We love seeing fresh growth pictures, like this fun-guy, from the horticulture team at Laking Gar…
April 22, 2021
Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Head to our Instagram Stories and share how you're celebrating today.
Though we celebrate Earth Day every day at R…
April 22, 2021
After learning about how climate change is affecting bloom times in our latest RBG at Home video, you might be curious to know how the Ch…
April 21, 2021
Brr! You may see some light damage to the open flowers of RBG's early-flowering magnolia collection from this late season snow. Signs inc…
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For Families
Become a Citizen Scientist and connect to nature in your neighbourhood with our activities, videos and more.
- At-home activities
- Nature-based videos
- Interactive video learning
For Teachers
Our award-winning digital school programs are growing! New resources being added each week, in English and French.
- Curriculum-based activities, videos and worksheets
- Wetland resources to support inquiry and project-based learning
- Book a custom interactive virtual field trip for your students
Credit: MarkZelinski.com
For Lifelong Learners
Ready to get gardening? Our experts can answer your questions, introduce some new DIY projects, and help you connect with the healing power of plants.
- Nature and gardening-themed talks
- Educational videos and articles
- Gardening tips
- Book an interactive videoconference presentation
We Want Your Feedback!
It’s hard to believe it has been almost one year since we launched RBG at Home!
If you have participated in one of our RBG at Home learning opportunities such as attending a Virtual Learning Live session, watching a Learning at Home video, downloading an activity sheet, or reading an RBG blog post, we want to hear your feedback.
We are looking to understand how we can improve your RBG at Home experience going into the second year of this online learning program. We would appreciate your time to share your feedback with us by completing the five-minute survey.
Thank you for your time and feedback!
Upcoming Virtual Events & Programs
Help Us Bring RBG to Your Home
RBG is supporting children’s education during this difficult time by offering our new RBG at Home content which includes materials for students, teachers, families and lifelong learners.
With the help of an anonymous donor, RBG now has an RBG COVID 19 Sustainability Fund to help us create and deliver this online programming. All donations to this fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000. This means that your donation will have double the impact!
Donate today to help us create and deliver quality educational content that helps parents, children and teachers keep in touch with nature during this unprecedented time.
Support RBG at Home
Donate today to help us create and deliver quality educational content that helps parents, children and teachers keep in touch with nature during this unprecedented time.
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No matter where you are, your group can interact with our educators and scientists and explore topics like biodiversity, conservation, botany, plant ecology and the environment.
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