| 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.
August 10, 2020
Scented Garden is getting a sustainable and accessible facelift!
This area is currently undergoing renovations to improve this iconic se…
August 9, 2020
Bright and cheery blooms from the Clematis Collection at Laking Garden! Pictured: Clematis 'Duchess of Albany'
Find the collection on th…
August 9, 2020
A carpet of pastel hues layed out to greet you on the way to RBG Centre...
The other week we posted our top tips for first-time visitors…
August 8, 2020
Global Garden is once again accessible to the public! The beds are slightly behind, but looking BEAUTIFUL alongside two pieces of the Dan…
August 8, 2020
Coral? Brains? Man-eating neon fungus? Nope, just Celosia!
These fun summer blooms are sure to turn heads with their flashy floral struc…
August 8, 2020
We're inviting local essentail healthcare / emergency workers to take some time for themselves this August and enjoy a visit to the garde…
August 7, 2020
Blue gazebo against blue skies; this little spot is a great place to catch some shade on the sunnier days on the wide-open, terraced plai…
August 7, 2020
Ever wonder why pollinator-friendly plants have some of the brightest, showiest blooms? Bright colours and interesting shapes (like the b…
August 6, 2020
While strolling through the Helen M. Kippax Garden on a sunny afternoon you may be surprised by one of these little guys!
Though the Hum…
August 5, 2020
Laking Garden is quite literally buzzing as the Korean #Evodia (Tetradium danielii) is in bloom!
This amazing giant has thousands of tee…
August 3, 2020
We want to take a moment to say THANK YOU! This summer has been different for everyone, including your local tourism and nature sites. We…
August 3, 2020
Things were a little different at Rock Garden this long weekend... where in previous years the pathways, grassy areas, and bridges were n…
August 2, 2020
Though many summer blooms aren't a fan of this heat, there are many that can thrive, you just need to pick the right plant for the right …
August 2, 2020
You don't always need lots of flowers to make an interesting gardenscape! Especially in places like shade gardens where blooms are less f…
August 1, 2020
It's been a hot and dry few weeks here in #HamONT / #BurlON; as much as we'd all love to enjoy a sunny long weekend, if there's rain in t…
August 1, 2020
Planning on joining us for a visit soon? Don't forget your mask!
In accordance with Hamilton and Halton bylaws, masks are required to en…
August 1, 2020
Winged things abound in the Helen M. Kippax Garden in Hendrie Park!
Over 135 native species are displayed in plant community zones that…
July 31, 2020
Thanks to everyone who joined us last night for another great evening of #RockAtTheRock! Next up we celebrate the music of The Band (Augu…
July 31, 2020
The original 🍆 is growing in Veggie Village!
Looking to add more plant-based meals into your diet? The heat-loving Eggplant (or Auber…
July 30, 2020
If you’ve visited our Rock Garden within the past year, you may have noticed a new sculpture in the lower bowl. This naturalistic sculp…
July 29, 2020
Looking for an annual that will bring brightly coloured blooms all summer long? Zinnea are re-bloomers, making them great cutting flowers…
July 28, 2020
Happy (belated) Birthday to Jeanne Baret!
Yesterday (27 July 2020) was the 280th birthday of French botanist Jeanne Baret or Baré. Bare…
July 28, 2020
Its another hot and sunny day in the gardens. If you're joining us during this hotter week, please remember to bring water (in a reusable…
July 26, 2020
DID YOU KNOW with many Hydrangeas, the pH balance of the soil can determine the colour of the blooms? For this specific cultivar (Hydrang…
July 26, 2020
Happy Sunday! Here's some sunshiney Black Eyed Susan blooms to brighten your morning.
#RBGblooms #yellow #blooming #nature #flowering #p…
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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
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.
A Message from our CEO
Welcome to RBG at Home, our way of helping you connect to nature through these challenging times.
Spending time in contact with the plant world reduces stress levels and supports human wellness, and though our gardens and trails are temporary closed, we know it’s critical to continue bringing you the beauty of RBG and the healing power of plants and nature. Spring is on our doorstep; looking out the window I see tree buds swelling and the crocus are already open. As the season forges ahead, RBG at Home aims to bring the outdoors indoors and provide you and your family with a touch of nature through a weekly lineup of videos, interactive online programs for students and teachers, family activity ideas, gardening hints, adult learning and more.
Visit us online often to stay in touch with RBG and see spring unfold! These extraordinary circumstances shine a light on the importance of the green world to all of us. Research shows the many ways that plants support human wellness, including the role that they can play in cleaning the air in our homes and communities, providing nutritional support for our immune system, reducing stress indicators and enhancing mental health. Like everyone, we’re facing many challenges but we know we must continue in our mission to connect people, plants and this special place for the purpose of nurturing and preserving healthy growing life on our planet.
We appreciate your continued support; it is allowing us to move forward and support children’s education during this difficult time by offering content which includes materials for students, teachers, families and lifelong learners. With the help of an anonymous donor, we now have an RBG COVID 19 Sustainability Fund to help us create and deliver content for RBG at Home. You’ll find donation buttons in the RBG at Home pages, and with our donor’s help, each donation to this fund will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000. This means that your donation will have double the impact!
We know that this is a challenging time for everyone. If you are able to make a donation today it will help us create and deliver quality educational content that helps children, parents, teachers and lifelong learners keep in touch with nature during this unprecedented time.
Stay well and be safe. We look forward to seeing you at the Gardens again soon.
Mark Runciman
Chief Executive Office
Royal Botanical Gardens
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