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RBG Experiences COURSE CALENDAR — August to December 2020 GARDENING Health & Wellness Green Living BOTANICAL ARTS & CRAFTS Nature Lovers HIKING Canoeing Family SPECIAL EVENTS Learn by Doing! Sustainable Living Environmental Education Sense-ational Let your mind grow
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EVENTS @ THE GARDENS
Virtual Summer Camps
Now to September 4
RBG offers live virtual camp
experiences for a variety of age
groups! Programming is packed with
interactive, hands-on activities led by a
team of experienced camp leaders
who provide a safe and enjoyable
environment in which kids can learn,
play and have fun.
Sunday Music in the Gardens
Sundays to August 30, 1 to 4 p.m.
Enjoy live jazz and classical music in
Hendrie Park on Sunday afternoons
this July and August while strolling
through the beautiful Rose Garden.
Artists perform three, 45-minute sets
Saturday October 3rd and
between 1 and 4 p.m.
Rock at the Rock Sunday October 4th, 10am-10:30am
Thursdays to Aug 27, 5 to 8 p.m.
We're going virtual
Listen to the top albums from your
Join in the fun and watch along with
favourite classic rock legends, as
us on our Facebook or YouTube
voted by you, each Thursday in the
@tellingtalesorg
inspiring surroundings of the historic
Rock Garden. Follow RBG on
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and
don’t miss your chance to vote for Canada's leading children's authors,
your favourite band! illustrators and storytellers share inspiring
tales that connect us to the natural world.
Virtual Trivia Nights
August 26, September 23,
October 28; 7 to 8 p.m.; Online
FEATURING
Test your knowledge with RBG Aaron Bell & The White Pine Dancers
Virtual Trivia Nights! These FREE events Andrea Curtis • Jess Keating • Joanne Robertson
are an interactive and fun way to Kate Moss Gamblin • Ladybird Fancypants
experience RBG from the comfort of Mr. Ben • Patricia Storms • Suzanne Del Rizzo
your own home. Each month we
explore a new theme with a set of
30 questions centred on pop-culture Episodes include contests, book giveaways,
and scholarly subjects. There’s interactive songs & dances, activities, crafts
something for everyone! and a chance to be featured on the
Telling Tales Creativity Club.
RBG at Home
We continue to bring accessible,
Visit our website for event details on the Telling Tales
diverse and entertaining learning Festival, Nature Tales and Telling Tales @Home
opportunities to the comfort of
www.tellingtales.org
your home.
TellingTalesOrg
For updates, details, pricing, menu,
reservations and ticket purchase, visit
rbg.ca/events
EDUCATION MISSION: Contents
Education at Royal Botanical Gardens encourages
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
environmental stewardship by providing meaningful and
Master Your Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
diverse learning experiences that connect people with the
wild and cultivated plant world and help them to Into the Wild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
understand the crucial role that plants play in sustaining Arts in the Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
and enhancing our lives and the environment. Health and Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Taste of the Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CONTACT US:
Videoconference Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1-800-694-4769; 905-527-1158, ext. 270 Policies / Program Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
RBG is committed to providing exceptional and accessible Kids and Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
service to our visitors — our programs are designed to
be inclusive. Please contact our Program Coordinator at
905-527-1158, ext. 510 to discuss specific program
Certificate Programs
requirements, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Watch each issue of our program
calendar for our certificate logo,
highlighting programs or workshops
that include a certificate of
Royal Botanical Gardens is dedicated to offering attendance upon completion.
lifelong learning opportunities that relate to our Use the certificate for your own
mandate, including programs that help people enjoyment, for continuing education or to add to a
move towards a greener lifestyle. résume when seeking employment.
Welcome Back
As we welcome our community and visitors back to Here is what you can do to make your visit safe:
experience the beauty of Royal Botanical Gardens • Wear a mask or other face covering when you
(RBG), we are making every effort to help ensure cannot physically distance from others and
your visit is enjoyable, entertaining and, above all, during programs.
safe. Following the advice of public health authorities, • Follow the directional signage and one-way paths
there are a number of ways that our dedicated staff on trails and in the gardens. Please step off the trail
are safeguarding all indoor and outdoor spaces for to let others pass, avoid congregating on narrow
our guests. paths, and hike in small groups.
• Be courteous to others during your visit. For
Here is what RBG is doing to keep you safe: example, using benches that are being provided as
• All staff wear masks or face coverings. rest areas and please give priority to elderly persons,
• All high touch point surfaces are sanitized regularly. persons with disabilities, and pregnant women.
• Signage is posted to help visitors find their way
around our gardens safely so they can physically For up-to-date information, please visit
distance from other guests. rbg.ca/covid-19-policies-and-procedures
• Limiting program sizes to prevent overcrowding.
• Distancing of tables at all restaurant facilities to
ensure safe dining.
RBG EXPERIENCES Fall 2020 3
Speakers Series Register
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New
THE LEGACY AND The northern tip of Ontario is just as far from our southern tip
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
CHALLENGE IN THE as the beaches of Florida. More important than the distance is
REAL NORTH OF the carbon stored in the peatlands and the mineral resources
ONTARIO in the bedrock of the landscape. Equally important, it is the
Thursday, September 17; homeland of the first people resilient enough to live in its
7 to 8:30 p.m. at RBG Centre. sub-arctic climate after the ice sheets melted 8,000 years ago.
Fee: $18, Members $6 Change is coming to the north in many ways, not least in its
MAXIMUM 45. climate. Join Dr. David Pearson, an earth scientist and professor
PRE-REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 7. in the School of the Environment at Laurentian University, for
his presentation that looks at the legacy in the landscape and
especially the challenges already facing the First Nations who
Dr. David Pearson live there in preparing for the weather patterns of the future.
David is currently working with remote far north Ontario First
Nation communities assessing the likely impacts of climate
change and potential adaptation options.
GET THE FACTS New Have you ever wondered if cannabis is a suitable therapy for
ON MEDICAL you or a loved one? Are you unsure about how to get cannabis
CANNABIS that is legal and approved by Health Canada? Jillian Henderson
Thursday, October 1; from Bodystream discusses how to navigate the system to
7 to 8:30 p.m. at RBG Centre. stay on the right side of the law. She shares examples of real
Fee: $18, Members: $6 patients who have tried cannabis as medicine. She discusses
MAXIMUM 45. the benefits as well as the precautions and warnings so you
PRE-REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 21. can stay safe while still managing symptoms. Come get your
questions answered.
Jillian Henderson
LOCAL AUTHOR New
GARDENING YOUR Learn from Tara Nolan, an author and SavvyGardening.com
FRONT YARD: PROJECT writer, how to turn your front yard into a beautiful and thriving
IDEAS FOR BIG AND garden and landscape. Her new book, Gardening Your Front
SMALL SPACES Yard, is an active and
Thursday, October 15; inspiring resource filled
7 to 8:30 p.m. at RBG Centre. with unique DIY building
Fee: $18, Members $6 ideas, ways to troubleshoot
MAXIMUM 45. common pitfalls, how to
PRE-REGISTER BY OCTOBER 5. select the right plants for
small but highly visible
areas, and expertise galore.
Tara Nolan Join us to learn how to
convert a bland grass-
scape into a vital living
All courses require
space for all.
pre-registration.
BOOK YOUR
SPOT TODAY!
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES
During these unprecedented times RBG is happy to be able to offer
Check out many
virtual experiences so that you can learn from the comfort of your
more programs own home. For up-to-date program offerings, follow us at
online at rbg.ca rbg.ca/programs.
4 RBG EXPERIENCES Fall 2020 All courses are subject to applicable taxes and fees.
Master Your Garden
Register
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COURSES & WORKSHOPS
New
FALL LAWN AND Make your landscape a year-round winner! Explore lawn
GARDEN CARE and garden maintenance, summer and spring bulbs,
Saturday, September 12; container gardening and adding fall and winter interest
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at RBG Centre. with Candy (Karen) Venning.
Fee: $55 Partner:
MAXIMUM 20.
PRE-PREGISTER SEPTEMBER 2.
INTRO TO URBAN New Want to do something with your urban space but do not
GARDENING know where to start? Join Linda Barkovsky and learn how
Tuesdays, September 15 to design, maintain and work with the nature in your
to October 27; 6 to 9 p.m. urban landscape, with a focus on using environmentally
at RBG Centre. friendly and sustainable techniques. Explore vegetable
Fee: $290 gardening, urban farming, native plants, pollinator plants,
MAXIMUM 20. urban composting, storm water management, urban trees
PRE-PREGISTER SEPTEMBER 5. and more.
Partner:
PRUNING AND Demonstrations with live plants and illustrated
MAINTENANCE OF presentations by Jim Lounsbery, a certified arborist, are
SHRUBS AND TREES used to give you the confidence to prune your shrubs and
Saturday, September 19; garden plants successfully.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at RBG Centre. Partner:
Fee: $99
MAXIMUM 20.
PRE-PREGISTER SEPTEMBER 9.
ART OF BONSAI Leon Martin introduces the living art of bonsai and
Tuesdays, October 20 to presents the history, development, styling and care of
November 24; 6 to 9 p.m. bonsai, for indoor/outdoor garden pots and for in-ground
at RBG Centre. trees and shrubbery. You will pot your own bonsai. Some
Fee: $350 materials included.
MAXIMUM 15. Partner:
PRE-PREGISTER SEPTEMBER 5.
HYDROPONICS AND Learn about hydroponics and the art of growing plants
GARDENING WITHOUT SOIL without soil in this one-day workshop led by Fred Prescod.
Saturday, September 26; Discover the basic types of hydroponic systems, the types
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at RBG Centre. of growing media that are used and the plants best suited
Fee: $120 to growing in hydroponics.
MAXIMUM 20. Partner:
PRE-PREGISTER SEPTEMBER 16.
MEMBER BENEFITS RBG members receive a 10% discount off the listed fee for
eligible programs. Dual and Dual-Plus members receive up to four discounted spots per program.
Refer to program descriptions for discount eligibility.
RBG EXPERIENCES Fall 2020 5
Into The Wild
Register
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Outdoors
NOT JUST A BIRDING CLUB Migration has never been so distant! Join Jackson Hudecki
Saturday, August 22; 9 to 11 a.m. to quaintly and quietly observe the summer lingerers and
Thursday, September 3; 7 to 9 p.m. maybe the first migratory species passing through RBG
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
Monday, September 14; 9 to 11 a.m. lands. Safety for both birds and people is paramount, but
Wednesday, September 23; that’s what binoculars are for! Morning or evening walk
7 to 9 p.m. options available, any and every skill level welcome.
Saturday, September 26; 9 to 11 a.m.
Meet at the Nature Centre.
Fee: $20 (M 10% off)
MAXIMUM 12. PRE-REGISTER 10 DAYS IN
ADVANCE OF EACH DATE.
O
WORKSHOPS — IDENTIFY TREES utdoors
LEARN 10 TREES New This beginner level workshop is for trail-walkers eager to
Saturday, September 19; learn to identify the trees they most frequently encounter.
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Led by Nadia Cavallin, get to know 10 trees by name,
Meet at the Nature Centre. learn about the wonders of their natural history, and
Fee: $25 (M 10% off) discover the basics of using a botanical key so you can
MAXIMUM 12. PRE-PREGISTER BY continue IDing new trees on your own. Inclement weather
SEPTEMBER 9. September 20.
New Comfortable with the basics but want to learn more? Join
TRICKY TREES
Saturday, September 19; Nadia Cavallin, RBG’s herbarium curator, to enhance your
1:30 to 4:30 p.m. tree ID skills and master the tricky trees of the forest!
Meet at the Nature Centre. Learn to tell look-alike trees apart, such as red and black
If you are registered for an
Fee: $25 (M 10% off) oaks, as well as identify some of the less common ones.
outdoor program and the
weather looks threatening, MAXIMUM 12. Inclement weather September 20.
please check our Program PRE-REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 9.
Update Line, 905-527-1158,
ext. 404. Weather updates New
are posted at least two YOUR URBAN FOREST Urban trees and shrubs mitigate heat, provide wildlife
hours before program start Saturday, October 17; habitat and support pollinators. When planted at home,
time and in the event of 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. we create our own urban forest, but which ones are best?
weather postponement or Meet at the Nature Centre. Explore the many excellent options to add to your urban
cancellation, participants are Fee: $25 (M 10% off) landscape at RBG’s Arboretum with Charlie Briggs and
notified via email/phone at MAXIMUM 12. Nadia Cavallin. Inclement weather October 18.
the time of posting. PRE-REGISTER BY OCTOBER 7.
6 RBG EXPERIENCES Fall 2020 All courses are subject to applicable taxes and fees.
Arts in the Gardens
Register
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WATERCOLOUR PAINTING Shelley Prior explains the process and demonstrates
Wednesdays, September 16, 23, 30, techniques for painting a variety of subjects such as
October 7, 14, 28, November 4, 11; animals, flowers, landscape, still life and more. Let RBG
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
1 to 3:30 p.m. at RBG Centre. inspire your creativity, improve your skills, and discover
Fee: $175 (M 10% off) the beauty of watercolour painting during this eight-
MAXIMUM 15. week course. Suitable for intermediate painters. A supply
PRE-PREGISTER SEPTEMBER 6. list is provided prior to program start date.
BEGINNER’S Let RBG inspire your artistic journey in this eight-week
WATERCOLOUR course. Julie Donec introduces skills and techniques
Thursdays, September 24, October 1, used in botanical and landscape watercolour and offers
8, 15, 29, November 5, 12, 19; encouragement with lots of demonstrations. A supply list
9:30 a.m. to noon at RBG Centre. is provided at the first lesson.
Fee: $175 (M 10% off)
MAXIMUM 15.
PRE-REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 14.
INTERMEDIATE Take painting to the next level with proven techniques
WATERCOLOUR for creating depth and more involved painting styles
Fridays, September 25, October 2, 9, to produce beautiful results. This intermediate class
16, 30, November 6, 13, 20; challenges experienced painters. Julie Donec critiques
9:30 a.m. to noon at RBG Centre. and assists everyone individually to help improve skills.
Fee: $175 (M 10% off) A list of supplies is provided prior to program start date.
MAXIMUM 15.
PRE-REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 15.
MATTHEW TIEGS
NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY Night photography can give you a very different affect
Tuesday, September 22; than a daytime photograph. Matthew Tiegs teaches you
7 to 10 p.m. at the Nature Centre. the tricks to get proper exposure for taking photos at
Fee: $50 (M 10% off) night. Class begins indoors and then we go outside to
MAXIMUM 15. PRE-PREGISTER take pictures. Please dress for the weather.
SEPTEMBER 12.
DRIED FLOWERS, Versatile, affordable, and eco-friendly, modern dried
NATURAL SIMPLICITY flowers are all the rage. They are less about fussy flowers,
Thursday, October 8; perfectly arranged but heavier on grasses, natives and
7 to 9 p.m. at the Nature Centre. unconventional shapes, boldly displayed. Another way
Fee: $65 (M 10% off) of having a connection with nature in our homes and
MAXIMUM 15. lives. In this workshop, each guest is provided with the
PRE-REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 28. materials to make their own dried flower centerpiece in
natural tones. Led by Sandy Bailey and Beth Carver from
RBG’s Floral Workshop.
RBG EXPERIENCES Fall 2020 7Health and Wellness
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Outdoors
Yoga and Tai Chi programs BEGINNER’S YOGA Claudia Laurat focuses on breathing and gentle poses
take place in a variety of Mondays, August 17, 24, 31, for the beginner yogi. Please wear loose, comfortable
indoor and outdoor spaces at September 14, 21, 28, October 5, clothing and bring a yoga mat. Your own yoga strap or
RBG Centre. Location may vary 19, 26; 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. tie, blocks, and towel or blanket for knees are optional.
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
week to week. Check posted at various locations. Each class is sold separately and takes place outdoors.
information at RBG Centre on Fee: $15 per class (M 10% off) In the case of inclement weather, class is cancelled.
program day. MAXIMUM 15. PRE-REGISTER 10 DAYS Meeting location is emailed prior to each class.
IN ADVANCE OF EACH DATE.
Outdoors
YOGA AT Louise Vien focuses on lengthening the spine, extending
THE GARDENS and opening the body, and quieting the mind through
Tuesdays, August 18, 25, stretching poses, breathing and grounding exercises.
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Suitable for all levels. Please wear loose, comfortable
October 6, 13; 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. clothing and bring a yoga mat. You may bring your
at various locations. personal yoga blocks and belts if needed. Each class is
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Fee: $15 per class (M 10% off) sold separately and takes place outdoors. In the case of
MAXIMUM 15. PRE-REGISTER 10 DAYS inclement weather, class is cancelled. Meeting location is
IN ADVANCE OF EACH DATE. emailed prior to each class.
GENTLE YOGA This one-hour practice incorporates gentle stretching,
& MINDFUL MOVEMENT mindful movement, and breath awareness. Lynn Mighton
Thursdays, September 17, 24, guides you through, adapting poses to meet your needs
October 1, 8, 15, 22; whether on the mat or using a chair. Reduce stress,
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at RBG Centre. move with ease, cultivate a clear mind and strong body.
Fee: $85 (M 10% off) Please bring a yoga mat and firm blanket. Six-class series.
MAXIMUM 15.
PRE-REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 5.
24 MOVEMENT YANG No matter your current fitness level, join Joh Friedrich to
STYLE TAI CHI FORM guide you through the widely practiced 24 Movement
Wednesdays, September 16, 23, 30, Yang Style Tai Chi form. Through this graceful and low-
October 7, 14, 21, 28, impact exercise, improve the overall wellness of your
November 4, 11, 18; body’s strength, balance and flexibility. This moving
10:30 a.m. to noon at RBG Centre. meditation helps to reduce stress and improve focus
Fee: $140 (M 10% off) while nourishing your spirit.
MAXIMUM 15.
PRE-REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 6.
DRUMMING: A Develop your inner sense of rhythm with Leo Johnson,
UNIVERSAL EXPRESSION learn a song and most of all, play and have fun. Drums
Mondays, September 21, 28, available for $5/night or rent your own drum from
October 5, 19, 26, November 2, 9, Long & McQuade.
16; 7 to 8:30 p.m. at RBG Centre.
Fee: $130 (M 10% off)
MAXIMUM 20.
PRE-REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 11.
Outdoors
MINDFULNESS WALKS Lauren Anastasi, working with the philosophy of Zen
Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m. Master Thich Nhat Hanh, guides you to focus on the
September 13 – Hendrie Park physical experience of walking and to be aware of our
October 11 – Rock Garden thoughts, feelings and sensations, as well as commune
November 15 – Arboretum with nature. This practice can help reduce stress and
Fee: $15 per walk (M 10% off) increase positive emotions. The class includes instruction
MAXIMUM 12. PRE-REGISTER 10 DAYS and 45 minutes of walking at a relaxed pace. Meeting
IN ADVANCE OF EACH DATE. location is emailed prior to each class.
8 RBG EXPERIENCES Fall 2020 All courses are subject to applicable taxes and fees.Health and Wellness
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FALL WEEDS FOR Join Felicia Assenza, a naturopathic doctor, in learning
WELLNESS TEAS about common, edible garden weeds that pop up in the
Wednesday, September 30; spring (and then in the fall) and how they can be used
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at RBG Centre. sustainably and medicinally. After learning about the
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
Fee: $30 (M 10% off) uses, benefits, safety and risks of these plants, use what
MAXIMUM 20. you’ve learned along with the herbs provided to make
PRE-REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 20. your very own, personalized wellness tea blend to
take home.
Taste of the Gardens
COOK LIKE A CHEF SERIES
Each evening, local Chef Nicolas Scime instructs a hands-on cooking class with full participation
with registrants. While he demonstrates the evening’s recipes, participants team up to prepare a
delicious two-part meal — an entrée and dessert. Please register with a partner to prepare, cook
and share the entire meal with. Please bring your own knife, cutting board and towel.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at RBG Centre. Fee: $55 (M 10% off) per evening. MAXIMUM 12.
PORTUGUESE New Savour the tastes of Portugal by preparing a meal of fresh
CUISINE mussels and bife a Portuguesa.
Thursday, September 24.
PRE-REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 14.
SPANISH CUISINE New Explore Spanish cuisine with chicken costa bravo and
Thursday, October 15. tasty churros for desert.
PRE-REGISTER BY OCTOBER 5.
New
SOUTH AMERICAN Travel South America through the tastes of tonight’s
CUISINE menu: Chilean grilled bacon jalapeno wraps and
Thursday, November 12. Peruvian pineapple chicken.
PRE-REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 2.
A SOUTHERN New A Southern Christmas wouldn’t be complete without
CHRISTMAS New Orleans barbeque shrimp and banana fosters
Thursday, December 10. for dessert!
PRE-REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 30.
SCENT SENSITIVITIES Visit our gardens for some magnificent scents. However, when attending programs kindly refrain from
wearing scented products as some individuals are very sensitive to them.
RBG EXPERIENCES Fall 2020 9Videoconference Courses: Interact and ask questions!
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
AMAZING MONARCHS! PUMPKINS ARE SQUASH?
Wednesday, September 16; 6 to 7 p.m.; Online Wednesday, October 21; 6 to 7 p.m.; Online
Fee: $10 Fee: $10
PRE-REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 6. PRE-REGISTER BY OCTOBER 11.
We look for them every summer and shout, “Monarch!”when It’s true, pumpkins are squash but not all squash are pumpkins!
one comes into view. Join Karin Davidson Taylor and get up We use these fruit as decorations and food typically in the fall,
close to live specimens, and through images and video explore but where do they come from and why do we use them? Join
the Monarch butterfly’s amazing life cycle. We’ll discover how Karin Davidson Taylor to discover the variety of squash, their
they make their journey from Mexico to Ontario, Canada and origin, and cultural uses of these interesting plants globally.
what you can do to support this iconic insect.
SAFETY is RBGs top priority and we have made changes and taken deadline. Should RBG cancel a program, registrants are notified by phone
precautions due to COVID-19. Wear a mask or other face covering when or email, and refunds issued. It is vital that you supply phone numbers
you cannot physically distance from others and during programs, wash where we can reach you both daytime and in the evening or on weekends,
your hands frequently, and stay home if you are ill. Please visit https:// directly or by recorded message. We do not accept responsibility for
www.rbg.ca/covid-19-policies-and-procedures for up-to-date information. inconvenience caused to those we cannot contact, whatever the reason.
Weather cancellations: Call the Program Update Line at ext. 404.
REGISTRATION Most of our programs are offered rain or shine. In the event of severe
Advance enrollment is required for all events with a registration weather some courses, especially outdoor workshops and guided walks,
fee. All program listed prices are subject to applicable taxes and may be postponed or cancelled. If you are unsure about conditions on the
fees. Full payment must accompany each registration. day of your program, please call our Program Update Line at ext. 404.
Online at: rbg.ca/publicprograms. A message will be posted at least two hours before the program is due to
In person: register at the Programs Booking Office (in Administration, start. It is your responsibility to verify that your program is being offered;
RBG Centre) open 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, and may be subject though we try, we are not always able to reach participants.
to input wait times. By phone, please call 905-527-1158, ext. 270
(open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Telephone registrations require LIABILITY
payment by VISA or MasterCard. RBG reserves the right to cancel any RBG assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to property, or for
event for any reason including if the minimum number of registrants is not personal injury or mishap; all activities are at the risk of the participant.
reached by registration deadline. Registrations may be accepted after the RBG reserves the right to change/cancel events should circumstances
registration deadline provided the minimum registration number has beyond our control arise.
already been reached.
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visit our website at www.rbg.ca for membership information, or call
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Arboretum
CANCELLATION, REFUNDS AND RECEIPTS and Nature
Interpretive Centre
45 minutes from NIAGARA
and bridge to U.S.A
Up to ten days prior to a program start date or the indicated program
registration deadline, all cancellations by registrants are subject to a 25%
cancellation fee if a refund for that program/course/event is applicable.
Check specific program descriptions for refund-excluded DETAILS AND PRE-REGISTER: call 905-527-1158,
programs. No refunds of any kind are made after the registration ext. 270 or online at rbg.ca/publicprograms
10 RBG EXPERIENCES Fall 2020Kids and Families
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Outdoors
FAMILY FUN DAYS
Fees: $12 Child (4 to 12 years), Free child (3 and under), $18 Adult, (M 10% off)
NATURE ROCKS New Nature is your canvas with this art-themed family event!
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
Saturday, September 26; Join us for a hike through the woods as we learn about
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2 to 4 p.m. at the Nature Centre. the rocks and minerals beneath our feet, then use
MAXIMUM 40. that knowledge to create our own paint using natural
PRE-REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 16. ingredients. Create a pocket painting inspired by RBG’s
natural landscape using a mix of conventional paints and
natural pigments.
I SPY: New Our nature museum artifacts have gone missing! Can you
NATURE EDITON help us find our missing pieces? Test your detective skills
Sunday, October 18; as your family wanders the trails at RBG. Enjoy this fun-
2 to 4 p.m. at the Nature Centre. filled afternoon satisfying your natural curiosity with this
MAXIMUM 40. family-centered scavenger hunt.
PRE-REGISTER BY OCTOBER 8.
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST Feel that cool breeze? Winter is coming! Spend an
Sunday, November 15; afternoon hiking the trails and learning some physical
2 to 4 p.m. at the Nature Centre. adaptations animals use to prepare for winter. Through
MAXIMUM 40. games and activities, learn what it takes for animals
PRE-REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 5. to survive – find food and shelter as well as protect
themselves from predators that might harm them.
FAMILY SOLSTICE Come on a guided hike through the woods at night, and
CELEBRATION then join us by a roaring bonfire to welcome the sun back
Saturday, December 19; and share stories that explore the turning of the season.
6 to 8 p.m. at the Nature Centre. It’s the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year
MAXIMUM 40. but after December 21, the days do begin to get longer.
PRE-REGISTER BY DECEMBER 9.
Check out many If you are registered for an outdoor program and the weather looks threatening, please
check our Program Update Line, 905-527-1158, ext. 404. Weather updates are posted at
more programs least two hours before program start time and in the event of weather postponement or
online at rbg.ca cancellation, participants are notified via email/phone at the time of posting.
Celebrate
your birthday
at RBG!
A memorable
and fun experience for
children ages 3 to 13
Parties based out of the Nature Interpretive Centre.
Visit the website for details and booking.
rbg.ca/birthdays
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