| 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 natureâs 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
Erwin Taylor Charitable Foundation
July 30, 2021
The Gardens are positively bursting with colour đ Ready for you to visit this long weekend!
We're even open on Monday, August 2, 10 a…
July 29, 2021
Can you see the resemblance to its crustacean counterpart? đŠ
A unique find in RBG's Mediterranean garden is the Shrimp Plant (Justici…
July 28, 2021
Who's ready for the long weekend? âïž This week on the #BloomsStage we're celebrating movement through interactive classes including y…
July 28, 2021
Not to play 'Devil's Advocate'...
đž: Hosta 'Devil's Advocate', Rock Garden
Commonly known as Hosta or Plantain-lily, hostas are gen…
July 28, 2021
Brilliant shades of yellow are filling out the beds by the Rock Garden Visitor Centre! đ» See for yourself, the Gardens are open 10 a.m…
July 27, 2021
We may be biased, but there's nothing better than a peaceful moment in the Mediterranean Garden đż
The plants found on both levels of …
July 25, 2021
In the wild, passion flower leaves are eaten by caterpillars. To defend against these hungry invaders, the plants produce cyanide. The ca…
July 25, 2021
đž It's not easy being green ... though maybe if you're this frog camouflaged in the leaves you may disagree! Have you spotted any neat…
July 25, 2021
Wildflowers are flourishing in Hendrie Park. Rudbeckia hirta, commonly known as Black-eyed Susans are a cheerful plant native to Ontario.…
July 24, 2021
Discover whatâs happening in the gardens! With abundant courses, programs, and workshops available for families, kids, and adults, ther…
July 24, 2021
đ„ Crocosmia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia) is a hardy cultivar that heats up any garden! We love a creative plant name. As @rbgcurator pointed…
July 24, 2021
No longer fear for rainy days at the Gardens! The Mediterranean Garden is now open at RBG Centre!
đż Fun fact about the European Fan P…
July 23, 2021
RBG turns 80 this year, but the natural wonders around us are much older, and deserve some celebrations! #DYK Hamilton has over 100 water…
July 23, 2021
Planning your visit this weekend? A reminder that the Rock Garden will be closed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 24 & Sunday, July …
July 22, 2021
This #ThankyouThursday, we want to share some good news! At the beginning of the pandemic, when RBG was completely shut down (even the na…
July 22, 2021
Phlox is poppin' in Hendrie Park! đž Grab a sweet or savoury treat from Turner Pavilion Teahouse and enjoy a stroll through the gardens…
July 21, 2021
đ The walkway over Oak AllĂ©e provides a birds eye view into Hendrie Park. â©
On your next visit, mix up your regular path through t…
July 21, 2021
Today is a beautiful day for a walk on the trails! âïž With three pedestrian bridge crossings and a creek-side trail, Hendrie Valley p…
July 20, 2021
Head over to the #BloomsStage in Hendrie Park this week and discover the magic of nature through interactive storytelling, a cooking demo…
July 20, 2021
đČ Coniferous plants are the backbone of RBG's Rock Garden. Beyond beauty and structure, they also offer shelter for wildlife in the ga…
July 19, 2021
Simply 24 seconds of monarch butterfly bliss đŠ Happy Monday!
July 18, 2021
Go Go see the Dahlias! Catch the dazzling dahlias in the Breezeway at RBG Centre. You may have heard, our indoor garden areas are now ope…
July 18, 2021
đš Celebrate #NationalIceCreamDay with Double Scoop Raspberry (Echinacea 'Balsceras').
Coneflowers come in many vibrant shades and thi…
July 18, 2021
The Lily Collection at Hendrie Park is breathtaking, featuring vibrant cultivars of orange, red, white and yellow, to name a few! Helen M…
July 17, 2021
Over at Laking Garden, the middle terrace is stealing the show with spectacular pollinator-friendly perennials and sky-high grasses, incl…
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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
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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 childrenâs 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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