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The Sumi-e Paintings of Yoshiko Hirano Exhibit
INTRODUCTION OF NIKKEI GALLERY DISPLAY – YOSHIKO HIRANO SUMI-E PAINTINGS This art exhibition is a retrospective of the Sumi-e paintings of Yoshiko Hirano. She was a Nisei Canadian who was…
Courses and Workshops
Yoga At The Fredericton Botanic Garden
Stretch beneath the open sky with Yoga at the Fredericton Botanic Garden.Join Kris Murphy for Flow Yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting (indoors, if weather is bad) and enjoy a…
Community Activities
Members-only Society Tours and Event this Summer.
Join one or more Garden Clubs or Horticultural Societies. Most garden clubs and horticultural societies organize exciting members-only summer events, including private garden tours, destination excursions, garden-inspired and theme-based social…
Community Activities
Members-only Society Tours and Event this Summer.
Join one or more Garden Clubs or Horticultural Societies throughout Ontario. Most garden clubs and horticultural societies organize exciting members-only summer events, including private garden tours, destination excursions, garden-inspired and…
Floral Design Program: Ikebana
Expand your Floral Design knowledge through this course, teaching the ancient Japanese art form of flower arranging.Try something new! Expand your Floral Design knowledge through this course, teaching Ikebana, the…
Nature of Chi: Tai Chi & Qigong at the Garden (10 sessions)
Join us Thursday mornings for Tai Chi and Qigong at the Garden!“CHI” is the universal life force that runs through our bodies. Routine practice of Tai Chi & Qigong can…
Community Activities
Community Garden to Table
Grow and discover together in this hands-on series! Learn how to grow our own edible gardens. In partnership with York Region Food Network.Registration is for all 4 sessions. A portion…
Shows and Exhibitions
Here, Today.
In ‘Here, Today.’, we meet our unseen neighbours; those who live their lives alongside our own, every day. They ensure our flowers are pollinated, eat the pests that threaten our…
Botanical and Gardens
Friends of the Farm Arboretum Tree Tour – Native Tree Identification
Would you like to know a little more about the trees as you walk among them in the beautiful Arboretum? Our guide will help you get started with identification and…
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Artist in Residence: Hayley Monroe
ALL ARTISTS CITY PAGE Hayley Monroe is a painter and printmaker who works primarily with oil paint and linoleum block printing while focusing on exploring the natural world and portraiture.…
Questions and Answers! Sharing Gardening Expertise in Our Membership
We will spend an evening answering questions the members have and sharing gardening knowledge together a discussion format.
Free Edwards Summer Music Series: Mimi O’Bonsawin
Mimi O’Bonsawin is an award-winning contemporary roots singer-songwriter from Northeastern Ontario and a member of the Odanak First Nation. Blending W8banaki (Abénaki) and French Canadian heritage with story-driven songwriting, her…
Community Activities
🎭 Shakespeare Meets ABBA at Canadensis Garden
A Company of Fools brings A Midsummer Night's Dream to Canadensis Garden on Thursday, July 24 at 7:00 p.m. Set against a sun-soaked Greek island backdrop, this lively outdoor production blends Shakespeare with the music and spirit of ABBA for an evening of romance, mischievous fairies, laugh-out-loud comedy and unforgettable music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy Shakespeare under the stars at Hartwells Locks Lane. Admission is pay what you can (recommended donation: $20 per person).
Tours and Experiences
Russell & District: 2026 Garden Tour
Local private gardens open for one day only! RAIN OR SHINE!! Tickets are only $10
Botanical and Gardens
Friends of the Farm – Perennial Gardens Tour
This tour will introduce perennial garden design, care, and, of course, perennials, the plants that keep on going! The Farm has featured perennials gardens since its earliest times. The present-day…
Tanabata Star Natsu Matsuri (Summer Festival)
🎋 Celebrate Tanabata at Nikka Yuko with Natsu Matsuri! 🎋 Join us on Saturday, July 26 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM for a day filled with culture, music, dance,…
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Free Edwards Summer Music Series: Medusa Quartet
Medusa Quartet is a genre-defying chamber-folk ensemble reimagining the string quartet through global traditions, original compositions, and storytelling. Their distinctive sound features rare and historically revived instruments, including the Polish…
Shows and Exhibitions
The Capital Bloom Summer Market & Artisan Show
Get ready to explore unique crafts and fresh finds at the coolest summer market around!The Capital Bloom Summer Market & Artisan ShowLocation: Horticulture Building1525 Princess Patricia WayOttawa, ON K1S 3W7Date:…
Community Activities
Musical Marble Run
What happens when a marble run becomes a musical instrument? Visit Canadensis Garden for Musical Marble Run, a free, hands-on experience where marbles travel through a giant wooden course, striking tuned metal chimes to create unexpected melodies. Experiment with different starting points and discover that making music can be as simple as rolling a marble. FREE • All ages welcome • No musical experience required
Community Activities
Life Among the Stones – Aug 2nd – Guided cemetery plant walk
Life Among the Stones: Summer Plant Walks August exploration of plants that thrive among in cemeteries and the rich biodiversity of burial sites- and an afternoon stroll! Life Among the…
Heritage Day Festival
Celebrate Heritage Day at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden on August 3 from 9 AM to 5 PM! Immerse yourself in a day filled with Japanese culture, performances, and hands-on experiences…
Artist in Residence: Greg Charleton
ALL ARTISTS CITY PAGE ARTIST WEBSITE Greg Charleton is a multidisciplinary visual artist who concentrates on themes involving time, place and change through drawing, painting and site specific sculptural installation.…
Botanical and Gardens
August Social
Being a member has it perks!!! Our member fee is $25/year and you get access to exclusive events, and our monthly meetings. August Social “Monarch Mingle” is a garden party…
August General Meeting: Guest Speaker Debbie Coleman
August General Meeting: Guest Speaker Debbie Coleman, “Garden Maintenance” Tonight’s speaker will share practical tips and tricks to help keep our gardens looking their best all season long. We will…
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures Exhibit on display June through October. A Thank you to the Whistling Gardens For years, Darren and I…
Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 2
In this follow up to Classic Design Fundamentals 1, you will enrich your understanding of traditional design.In this follow up to Classic Design Fundamentals I and enrich your understanding of…
Free Edwards Summer Music Series: The Michael Shand Trio
Michael Shand is one of Canada’s most respected keyboardists, with more than 30 years of international performance experience. A graduate of York University’s jazz program and recipient of the Oscar…
Community Activities
Noticing Nature – Presented by Scientists in School
Notice all that nature has to offer, big and small with this Scientists in School Workshop!Chicka-dee-dee-dee. Who was that? Play a game to discover nature sounds around us. Buzz your…
Garden Echoes: Music for strings by Mozart, Purcell, Beckett, and friends
Garden Echoes: Music for strings by Mozart, Purcell, Beckett, and friends Saturday, August 8, 2026 • 4:00 PM Rain Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026 • 4:00PM Whistling Gardens; 698 Concession…
CHS WORKSHOP: Garden Art with Heather
Enjoy a creative afternoon in a beautiful private garden with a guided garden tour and hands-on workshop. Inspired by nature, Heather from ‘Blossom & Stone’ creates handcrafted cement garden art…
International Cat Day Celebration
International Cat Day CelebrationSunday, August 9 Join us at Bunka Centre for a full day of feline fun as we celebrate International Cat Day with activities for cat lovers of…
Honey Bee Research Centre
We have planned an interesting afternoon for members to visit the Lukevich Pinchin Bee Research Centre at the University of Guelph. Come and learn about these fascinating creatures who are…
Free Edwards Summer Music Series: Fullest Flowering
Led by pianist Chris Au, the extraordinary musicians of Joy of Music perform a gorgeous array of concert pieces brought vividly to life by dancers from the worlds of classical…
Forest Therapy Walk at Whistling Gardens!
Forest Therapy Walk at Whistling Gardens! SUMMER / August 14th 10am – 12noon Register: https://luma.com/8rakpe3p Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature during a guided 2-hour forest therapy walk…
Elora & Salem Healing Garden Social
Meet in the Garden Gazebo at the Groves Hospital, Fergus.
Artist in Residence: Stephanie Weirathmueller
ALL ARTISTS CITY PAGE ARTIST WEBSITE Stephanie Weirathmueller is a multidisciplinary artist who draws on her Filipino and Austrian cultural heritage, family relationships and natural landscapes to inspire her painting,…
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SOMATIC INQUIRY SESSIONS
SOMATIC INQUIRY SESSIONS – 1:1 Single Session with RN Psychotherapist with Carey L. Ferris RN Soul Haven Studio“Be Well Within” Aug 19. 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2pm 45 to 60…
TRENTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AUGUST MEETING – FLOWER & VEGETABLE SHOW
Come and see what has been growing in the gardens of our members. Out guest speaker is from the Lower Trent Conservation speaking on Rain Gardens and Soils. There will…
Free Edwards Summer Music Series: Coco Rose
These Montreal-based groove creators have been blending funk and pop since 2022. Coco Rose draws inspiration from modern artists in the genre, such as Lawrence and Lake Street Dive. The…
Courses and Workshops
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Understanding Your Soil
From the ground up – your garden starts with the soil. Learn about your soil’s health and how it helps keep your plants thriving. Includes a DYI soil texture test!…
Free Edwards Summer Music Series: Joy Lapps
Joy Lapps is a steelpan virtuoso, internationally lauded artist, composer, speaker, consultant and educator. Her repertoire blends Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Brazilian rhythmic and harmonic patterns while leaving “plenty space” for spontaneity.…
Tours and Experiences
Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden Friday, August 28, 2026 Doors Open: 7PM Explore 22 acres of botanical gardens! Performance time 7:30-8:30PM WIND & WIRE! Fountain Show starts at…
6th Annual Storybook Stroll
6th Annual Storybook Stroll Date: Sunday, August 30th Time: 1:00PM – 2:30PM The largest and most magical event of the year returns to Whistling Gardens! For one afternoon, you can meet fairytale favourites…
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures Exhibit on display June through October. A Thank you to the Whistling Gardens For years, Darren and I…
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS! Until Thanksgiving Monday October 12th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Daytime Fountain Show Times Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/ July, August & September Days: Wednesday…
Courses and Workshops
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Four-Season Beauty & Biodiversity
With a little bit of planning your native garden can look beautiful in all seasons, even as flowers fade. Discover how to extend the color show and textural interest in…
Talks and Meetings
Cold Frames and Cold Crops: Extending the Season
Cold Frames and Cold Crops is about growing delicious veggies, beyond the usual gardening confines and calendar, using cold frames and the cool season crop palette. Odette McIntyre from the…
Botanical and Gardens
Floral Design Program: Miniature, Small, and Large Floral Design
Join us and learn about how to best utilize space in your designs!By focusing on the size of various designs this course will illuminate questions of scale, proportion, and the…
Monthly Meeting – September 2026
Our monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (no longer Tuesdays) except July and August. After three years of meeting online, the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club has…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
NHS Outdoor Fall Plant Sale
A great selection of perennials and houseplants. Very reasonably priced!
Sunset Yoga & Fountain Experience at Whistling Gardens
Sunset Yoga & Fountain Experience at Whistling Gardens Saturday, September 12th 2026 Join Amy Rose for an unforgettable Summer Experience! Invite a friend or come on your own to experience…
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Free Native Plant Giveaway (Britannia Beach, near the Trolley Station)
Take home free native perennials for your gardens, and learn about the many benefits native plant gardening brings to our local ecosystemThe Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library is hosting a series…
Daytime Fountain Show LAST DAY!
Daytime Fountain Show LAST DAY! Daytime Fountain Show Times Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/
Shows and Exhibitions
Fall Flower Show & Growing Garlic
The meeting this evening will begin at 7:00pm with a brief business component. Tonight is also our Fall Flower and Vegetable Show. Exhibits should be in place between 5:30 and…
Talks and Meetings
Courses and Workshops
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It’s Easy! Seed Saving 101
Perfect for native plants, heritage veggies and garden favorites! All the basics on how to collect and save seeds from native wildflowers as well as your garden favorites. We will…
North American International Yosakoi Festival 2026
🌸 COMING SEPTEMBER 19–20, 2026 🌸 North American International Yosakoi Festival 📍 Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden | Lethbridge, Alberta The energy, colour, and spirit of Yosakoi returns to Nikka Yuko…
Talks and Meetings
Interesting Perspectives & Wisdom From The Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton (MGOC)
September 22: In-person: A panel of Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton Interesting Perspectives and Wisdom from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring a group…
Interesting Perspectives & Wisdom From The Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton (MGOC)
September 22: In-person: A panel of Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton Interesting Perspectives and Wisdom from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring a group…
SOMATIC INQUIRY SESSIONS – 1:1 Single Session with RN Psychotherapist with Carey L. Ferris RN Soul Haven Studio“Be Well Within”
SOMATIC INQUIRY SESSIONS – 1:1 Single Session with RN Psychotherapist with Carey L. Ferris RN Soul Haven Studio“Be Well Within” Sept 23. 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm. 45 to…
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS! Until Thanksgiving Monday October 12th October OPEN: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm Open Thanksgiving Monday – Last Day Open…
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures Exhibit on display June through October. A Thank you to the Whistling Gardens For years, Darren and I…
Courses and Workshops
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Growing Native Plants from Seed
Learn how to grow your own native plants from A to Z. Lots of info and tips from our Blooming Boulevards expert on this rewarding activity. We will learn how…
Haunted Gardens Spooktacular
Haunted Gardens Spooktacular October 3rd – What if there was a place where you could meet fairytale characters, play silly games with villains, AND walk away with a bag full…
LAST DAY OPEN FOR THE SEASON! Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
LAST DAY OPEN FOR THE SEASON! Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS! Until Thanksgiving Monday October 12th October Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm Open Thanksgiving Monday – Last Day…
Monthly Meeting – October 2026
Our monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (no longer Tuesdays) except July and August. After three years of meeting online, the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club has…
Talks and Meetings
Seed Saving
Learn how to save your own vegetable seeds to make your garden more sustainable and self-sufficient and save you money. Learn how to save heirloom varieties, not available commercially, using…
Community Activities
Harvest & Hearth: Autumn Farm Experience
Enjoy an afternoon experience designed to honour the bounty of summer, the vibrant colours of fall, and the gentle turn toward winter.Step into the rhythms of the season on our…
Talks and Meetings
Awards Night
Tonight is our Awards Night. This is members only and reservations required.
Drama in the Butterfly Garden
October 27: In-person presentation, Carol Pasternak, MBA, LLB, is an author, photographer, and sought-after motivational nature speaker. Drama in the Butterfly Garden Explore the secret…
Courses and Workshops
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Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
Climate change is making flowers bloom half a day earlier each year, which means that plants are now blooming a month earlier than 45 years ago. This workshop will focus…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
Ritchie Christmas Bazaar
“Wait... Why Are You Talking About Christmas nowBecause if there’s one event we know you count down to all year, it’s our Christmas Bazaar.And this year? We’re not just bringing it…
Monthly Meeting – November 2026
Our monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (no longer Tuesdays) except July and August. After three years of meeting online, the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club has…
Talks and Meetings
Wintery Greenery
Tonight will be our Annual General Meeting starting at 7:00pm. Starting with a brief business component followed by election of officers. This will be followed by a speaker and demonstration…
Courses and Workshops
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Winter Sowing
Whether you’re goal is to grow many or a few plants, starting native plant seeds outdoors in winter is a fun and rewarding activity. We will learn how to set…
Talks and Meetings
Designing With Nature, for Outdoor & Indoor Enjoyment
This inspiring and informative talk will showcase this speaker’s passion for plants and creative greening solutions. She will explore the world of indoor and outdoor plants, offering practical tips and…
Monthly Meeting – December 2026
Our monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (no longer Tuesdays) except July and August. After three years of meeting online, the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club has…
