| 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.
October 23, 2020
Fall colour has arrived in Hendrie Park! Its amazing to see some of these cold-hardy roses still putting out incredible blooms this late …
October 23, 2020
Time for a spooky edition of #BotanicalQuiz: I am native to Western Europe, where, (according to myth) Werewolves once roamed the mountai…
October 22, 2020
'Kinetic Symmetry' by UK sculptor Ivan Black is the newest edition to the Dan Lawrie International Sculpture Collection. This kinetic ins…
October 21, 2020
When strolling through the new Rose Garden in Hendrie Park, you may notice we have a number with "Drift" in their name, including this be…
October 20, 2020
Its berry and cone season! Plants like Snowberry, Crabapple, and Yew (all pictured) can both bring some fall and winter interested into a…
October 19, 2020
Autumn brings vibrant colour and rich texture to the new rose garden! We love watching how this garden grows and changes every season. Wh…
October 19, 2020
Chrysanthemums, also known as mums, are a fall favourite for many; they add beautiful fall tones to any garden or container. They come in…
October 19, 2020
If you've ever tried to find the name of a rose in the new garden that you love, you may have noticed there are often two lines in the pl…
October 18, 2020
Peek-a-Boo challenge: can you name this garden space?
#botanicalgarden #HamONT #BurlON #garden #botancical #ontario #discoverON #staycat…
October 18, 2020
The Bird of Paradise is a popular stop in the Mediterranean Garden, bringing some tropical vibes to any breezy October day.
#RBGblooms #…
October 17, 2020
Have you spotted fall asters in the gardens, trails, and in your neighbourhood?
These native beauties are "composite flowers", meaning t…
October 17, 2020
REMINDER: Rock Garden will be closed this Monday (October 19), re-opening for regular hours on Tuesday. Join us this weekend to see this …
October 17, 2020
Rosa 'Summer Memories' ('KORuteli') is putting out some gorgeous fall blooms! This Shrub Rose is a beautiful repeat bloomer, with cream o…
October 16, 2020
With the right support, even pumpkins can be grown vertically! Thanks to a sturdy frame, netting, and some extra knots in the right place…
October 16, 2020
Descend along the sloping boardwalks of the Morrison Woodland Garden for a tree-level view of this shaded, forest floor display.
If you…
October 15, 2020
Nice wide paths in the new Rose Garden mean lots of space for the companion plants to sweep over the sides, leaving lots of room to pass …
October 14, 2020
Who says brassicaceae only belong in the veggie garden? Cabbage can bring texture and a homey feeling to your autumn planter or ornamenta…
October 12, 2020
This year, we have so much to be thankful for.
We are thankful to be surrounded by nature every day.
We are thankful to our members and…
October 12, 2020
You can always count on Japanese Anemone to bring some cheery blooms into a fall garden! Find these throughout Rock Garden and in the new…
October 11, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! Yes, we ARE open tomorrow (Monday October 12) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come join us for a stroll through the au…
October 11, 2020
Completed in 1931, the historic Rock Garden is a favourite of many Hamiltonians and with the rejuvenation completed in 2016, it became ac…
October 11, 2020
What is a 21st Century Rose?
Centries of selecting roses for spectacular form and colour bred the dispease-resistance and fragrance out …
October 10, 2020
As the foliage falls and summer blooms fade, fall is an excellent time of year to explore the sculptural collections in the gardens!
The…
October 10, 2020
This rose may be called "Summer Romance" but we're gettings some amazing #SpookySeason vibes from this October flush! If you're visiting …
October 9, 2020
Birders rejoice! With mirgration season upon us, there are many feathered friends to watch (and to photograph) in RBG's nature sanctuarie…
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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 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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