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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…

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…

CHS June Meeting: Working in Natives

Cannington Horticultural Society invites you. Join us as Katherine Mathewson, Head of the Design Program of Native Plants in Claremont, explores the design process of incorporating native plants into your…

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…

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…

Canada Day Festival

Celebrate Canada Day at Nikka Yuko! Join us on Tuesday, July 1 for a full day of culture, entertainment, and community celebration at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden! ✨ Experience: 🥁…

Elora & Salem Dominion Day/ Canada Day Parade

Members: To participate in the parade please meet at the Elora Curling Club.  10 am sharp!

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…

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…

⭕ GOING-GOING-GONG ⭕

⭕ GOING-GOING-GONG ⭕ Step inside the dome and discover what happens when movement becomes music. Created by Ottawa artists Mixed Metaphors, GOING-GOING-GONG is a free interactive sound installation featuring suspended gongs that visitors can play with mallets—or activate simply by moving through the space. Presented as part of the DOME-OCRACY Interactive Music Series and Ottawa 200, this unique outdoor experience invites visitors of all ages to explore sound, creativity, and play in the beautiful setting of Canadensis Garden. Saturday, July 4, 2026 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Discover Wellington and its Gardens

Tickets are now available for the “Discover Wellington and its Gardens” Tour! This year’s garden tour on July 5th highlights the wonders of Wellington, taking in several gardens that are…

Artist in Residence: Stephanie Sirois

ALL ARTISTS CITY PAGE ARTIST WEBSITE Stephanie Sirois is a jewellery artist that roots their work in translating complex ideas and emotions into wearable forms. Approaching their art as a…

Member Garden Tour

Tillsonburg Horticultural Society is inviting you to become a member! Becoming a member is the best way to get access to our summer social events and bus tours. Tuesday July…

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…

Cultivating Community: An Evening of Gardening, Ideas, and Connection

Come grow ideas, share experiences, and cultivate connection together with Paul Zammit.Cultivating Community: An Evening of Gardening, Ideas, and ConnectionPresented by the Pembroke Carefor Community Garden in partnership with Algonquin…

Children’s Garden

July 8, 22 + August 5, 19 (Rain date: August 26) 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Children’s Garden Program Location: Glengarry Nor’Westers & Loyalist Museum Contact Lia Lindeman lindeman.clanll@hotmail.com or see 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…

Free Edwards Summer Music Series: Messenjah

Messenjah is a Canadian-based reggae group that has now become one the most successful reggae groups in Canadian music history. Formed in Kitchener, Ontario in 1981, the founding members are…

Forest Bathing at the Garden

Connect with nature and join us for a guided forest therapy walk!Rekindle your relationship with nature this Summer through a guided outdoor Forest Bathing walk with certified Forest Therapy guide…

Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society’s Garden Tour and Afternoon Tea

Take a relaxing stroll through beautiful gardens and unwind with some tasty afternoon tea and great company at the end.Discover the beauty of Scarborough’s hidden streets and crescents at the…

Kingsville Garden Tour, Tea & Flower Show

Kingsville Horticultural Society invites your to tour beautiful gardens, refresh with a cup of tea and savories and enjoy a flower showJuly 11 & 12,2026 The Kingsville Vintage Garden Tour…

Free Native Plant Giveaway (Springhurst Park)

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…

Southport Horticultural Society Tour of Gardens

Southport Horticultural Society is hosting our second annual tour of  town and country gardens in Southampton and Port Elgin .On Saturday  July 11th, we will be showcasing 7 beautiful outdoor…

Tour of Gardens

View up to seven diverse gardens in the Saugeen Shores area.  Meet the owners, discover new plants and planting ideas.  This is a fundraiser for the Huron Shores Hospice.

CFUW Perth and District HOME & GARDEN TOUR

Join us on July 11, 2026, for the 3rd annual Perth and District CFUW Home & Garden Tour.  This year’s tour includes eight whimsical gardens and four unique homes located…

Plant Walk Life Among the Stones

Discover plants that thrive among the stones and the rich biodiversity of burial sites while enjoying an afternoon stroll.Life Among the Stones in July!Our Plant Walk summer series continues. We…

Wild Rice in Lake Simcoe

Wild Rice in Lake Simcoe with Joseph Goode, Georgina Island First Nation, Manoomin Coordinator. For the first time in 10 years, after laborious trials and errors, wild rice is now…

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…

Free Edwards Summer Music Series: Latin Swing Orchestra

Bass player Fhanor Molina began his musical training in Cali, Colombia. He is a highly recognized Latin artist and founder of the Latin Swing Orchestra, who carry forward the modern…

Glass Slipper Company “Signature Mystery Event”

Glass Slipper Company “Signature Mystery Event” July 18th – Bringing magic to life, one child at a time. Watch for our family friendly summer surprise announcement coming soon! Visit https://www.theglassslippercompany.ca/…

BRANTFORD GARDEN CLUB

SUMMER FLOWER SHOW ONE OF THE LARGEST GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SHOWS IN ONTARIO ! HORT & DESIGN COMPETIONS WITH SPECIMENS ENTERED BY BRANTFORD GARDEN CLUB MEMBERS AND JUDGED BY ACCREDITED…

Attracting Pollinators to Your Yard

Discover the Plants that Pollinators LoveLearn all about the native plants that will keep your garden flourishing all season long and encourage pollinators to come back for more.Join us for…

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…

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,…

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…

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:…

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.…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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/

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…

Fruits in Your Garden

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…