| 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
January 15, 2021
Ice is still far too thin for skating on Cootes Paradise at Princess Point, and even has open water in some areas. Please stay off the ic…
January 14, 2021
Looking for something to do while staying safe at home? We offer a number of virtual programs including a Speaker Series! Upcoming topics…
January 12, 2021
Some sunny Bird of Paradise blooms for you on a dreary, cloudy day!
Though our indoor facilities and formal garden areas are closed to t…
January 10, 2021
Burro's Tail (or Sedum morganianum) is a popular succulent that can provide some lovely indoor interest when grown in the proper conditio…
January 10, 2021
Our nature sanctuary areas are not pristine wilderness but they are a Canadian biodiversity hotspot — home to more species of wild plan…
January 9, 2021
Thank you to everyone who registered to donate their Christmas Trees to RBG's berm project!
REMINDER: if you have not registered your tr…
January 9, 2021
If you're out for a hike and spot one of these guys, be sure to give them some space!
While in any nature sanctuary, you are a visitor i…
January 8, 2021
The ice is too thin for skating at Princess Point, but it still makes for an incredible view!
Ice conditions are updated at the sign on …
January 6, 2021
Though we're currently closed to the public, our virtual doors are open! Here are just a few of the virtual programs we're offering in th…
January 3, 2021
Tonight would have been the final evening for Winter Wonders. The community interest in this event was incredible, far surpassing any exp…
January 3, 2021
Sea Onion (Ornithogalum longebracteatum) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. Native to South Africa, they can be…
January 2, 2021
New Year, new bird count challenge!
Are you a regular hiker at RBG? Do you own a pair of binoculars? Challenge your self to a 2021 birdi…
January 1, 2021
As the sun rises on a new year, we have much to be thankful for and to look forward to.
Thank you to everyone who supported RBG in a ver…
December 31, 2020
Here's your final #BotanicalQuiz of the year:
I am a deciduous fruiting tree has been cultivated since ancient times. I prefer dry and s…
December 31, 2020
Here are some citrus blooms to brighten your final morning of 2020, courtesy of the Mediterranean Garden.
#citrus #citrustree #citrustre…
December 29, 2020
As we say goodbye to 2020 we also say goodbye to Mark Runciman, RBG's CEO for the last 15 years.
RBG’s Board of Directors have chosen …
December 28, 2020
This is a goldenrod, though you won't see that round shape on all plants...
This ball (or gall) is the plant's reaction to the goldenrod…
December 28, 2020
Cootes Paradise and the rest of RBG's Nature Sanctuaries are home to an incredible amount of biodiversity all year long! What's the most …
December 27, 2020
Though RBG's Gardens and indoor facilities are closed, the trailheads are open for hiking.
Before you join us, be sure to read the follo…
December 27, 2020
Even when the snow outdoors disappears, we'll always have a little snowball at RBG Centre (a Snowball Cactus that is!)
Mammillaria candi…
December 26, 2020
Register to Donate Your Christmas Tree! (link in bio)
The annual Tree collection is set to resume but with a new scope and a limited cap…
December 25, 2020
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone here at RBG!
It has been a challenging year and the challenges continue as we move into…
December 24, 2020
As we close the doors at 3 p.m. this Christmas Eve for our Holiday Hours, they will remain closed for the time being as the province-wide…
December 23, 2020
UPDATE: Winter Wonders date cancellations due to COVID-19 lockdown
Following the guidance of Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health…
December 22, 2020
TEMPORARY CLOSURE EFFECTIVE DEC 26
Following the guidance of Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and local public health service…
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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
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.
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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