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Botanical and Gardens
Roots & Threads
Where creativity, community and sustainability come together This winter, Toronto Botanical Garden invites you to become part of Roots & Threads, a collaborative textile art project celebrating sustainability, creative reuse…
Talks and Meetings
How to Make a Christmas Door Swag
It’s time to decorate for the holiday season — let’s help you get ready! Join us for a demonstration by Cliff Byrnes on How to Make a Christmas Door Swag. Learn how…
Talks and Meetings
Garden Evolution – Rewilding Our Neighbourhoods, One Yard at a Time
As more homeowners move away from manicured turf, our yards are evolving into vibrant, living landscapes that bring nature home. Caitlyn Robinson, founder of Grow Spaces, will leave you inspired…
Homegrown Mississauga Indoor Growing Workshop Series
We’ll walk you through sprouting and indoor growing techniques and share seed selection and garden visioning practices & planning.We’ll walk you through sprouting and indoor growing techniques and share seed…
Agincourt Garden Club – How to Make Seasonal Home Decorations
Agincourt Garden Club’s Monthly Meeting We are a club for novice, regular and expert gardeners. Monday Nov. 9/26 7:30pm Knox United Christian Education Center 2575 Midland Ave. @ Sheppard, driveway…
ONLINE Permaculture Topics: Practical Reverence
In this interview, Potawatomi botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer introduces us to the serviceberry as a model for a gift economy that recognizes the sacredness of the Earth. Speaking about her…
Courses and Workshops
Homegrown Mississauga Indoor Growing Workshop Series
We’ll walk you through sprouting and indoor growing techniques and share seed selection and garden visioning practices & planning.We’ll walk you through sprouting and indoor growing techniques and share seed…
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The Art of Composting
Master Gardener, Odette McIntyre, will demystify the world of composting, the dos & don’ts, the greens & the browns; she’ll go in the field to meet experts, and learn how…
Botanical and Gardens
West Carleton Garden Club & Horticultural Society: November Meeting
Let’s Get WILD!!!!! A little club business, followed by a walk on the wild side!! Join the West Carleton Garden Club for our Annual General Meeting followed by an inspiring…
Wreath Making Work Shop
Create a unique holiday wreath with fresh greens and seasonal accents! Bring pruners and floral wire or tape. Doors open at 6:30 p.mWreath-Making WorkshopJoin the Woodstock Horticultural Society for a…
Botanical and Gardens
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…
Credit Valley Horticultural Society November Annual General Meeting
We will be having our AGM this November. Elections, awards, and a short presentation are on the schedule. ——- Doors open at 7 pm with the meeting starting at 7:30…
Burlington Horticultural presents Sean James: Wonderland, the Winter Garden
How do we plant in the summer to ensure something other than white when we look out our windows in February? Month by month discussion.Please come and join a friendly…
Courses and Workshops
Niagara Falls Horticultural Society presents Pressed Flower Workshop/AGM
Niagara Falls Horticultural Society General Meeting/AGM Thursday, November 12, 2026 7:00pm – 9:00pm St. John’s the Evangelist Church Hall, 3428 Portage Road, Niagara Falls Refreshments | Flower Show | Door & Draw…
Niagara Falls Horticultural Society AGM/Pressed Flower Workshop
Niagara Falls Horticultural Society General Meeting/AGM Thursday, November 12, 2026 7:00pm – 9:00pm St. John’s the Evangelist Church Hall, 3428 Portage Road, Niagara Falls Refreshments | Flower Show | Door & Draw…
Sales, Swaps, Auctions
Mer Bleue Bog Guided Tour
Join Owen Clarkin, president of the Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club, as he takes us on a guided tour of Mer Bleue Bog. This jewel of the Ottawa Greenbelt is an…
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Native seed giveaway (Orléans)
Join us to learn about native plant gardening and receive free native seeds! Each fall, the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library hosts a series of native seed giveaways at locations across…
Holiday Arrangement Workshop (Adults)
Create your own decorative plant arrangement, perfect as a keepsake or holiday gift!Adults (18+)Create your own decorative plant arrangement, perfect as a keepsake or holiday gift! In this workshop, you’ll…
DIY Crystal Garden Workshop
Join our DIY Crystal Garden Workshop on November 14th at 1:00 PM at the Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Center. All are welcome!A portion of funds raised from this event will…
Winter Wreath Workshop
Make your own outdoor winter wreath using natural greenery harvested from Doon Heritage Village!Make your own outdoor winter wreath using natural greenery harvested from Doon Heritage Village! Everything you need…
Talks and Meetings
Water Features for Small Gardens
Nicholas Bott together & Catherine Neville are co-creators of Aquatopia Water Garden Conservatory. Their talk with focus on creating water features in small gardens.
Talks and Meetings
Ottawa Orchid Society November 2026 Meeting
In November, discover the captivating world of Polychilos Phalaenopsis, a fascinating group of orchids celebrated for their vibrant colours, intricate patterns, waxy flowers, and often delightful fragrances with Andrew Geimar…
CHS November Workshop: Botanical Art with Bert Liverance
Are you interested in art and florals? Join us for a unique workshop opportunity to learn Botanical Art! Award-winning artist, Bert Liverance, creates larger than life floral paintings that are…
CHS Workshop: Dogwood & Greens Wreath Workshop
Get ready for the holidays with this creative and fun workshop! Learn from Sandy Wasiluk, as she takes you step by step and builds a beautiful wreath using fresh greens…
Garden with Purpose: Practical Ecological Gardening
You have the power to create real ecological change — right in your own backyard. In this introductory program, discover the core principles of ecological gardening and learn how to…
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Schomberg Horticultural Society Annual General Meeting and Banquet
Members and their guests only event. We invite you to join our annual Banquet and General Meeting. Have a glass of punch, enjoy a terrific dinner and indulge in a…
Botanical and Gardens
PDHS Annual General Meeting
The PDHS Annual General Meeting will include the business portion of the meeting and board elections, followed by a Christmas sweet-and-savory dessert social break. We will have a Christmas urn…
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…
Elora & Salem – Meeting & Speaker
General meeting and Speaker: TBA Watch for updates in the “Elora & Salem Society Newsletter”.
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Planning your pollinator/habitat garden
Join the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library for this workshop at the Ottawa Public Library – Elmvale Acres branch! The workshop will take place in the Meeting Room. Welcome to Session…
TRENTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NOVEMBER MEETING -AGM, AUCTION & POTLUCK
Fun filled night of good food, good conversation and raising money for the local food bank with our second time around silent auction.
Haldimand General Meeting
This is our installation of officers, awards night, so come out and celebrate these great members! Floral Competition
Backyard Birds in Winter: Survival, Feeding & Identification
Discover how backyard birds survive the Ottawa winter and learn how to prepare your feeding station for the colder months!Backyard Birds in Winter: Survival, Feeding & IdentificationDiscover how backyard birds…
November Plant Bingo
Join Us for Plant Bingo! Get ready to have some fun in person with our exciting Plant Bingo event. Join Us for Plant Bingo! Ready for some fun in person?…
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…
The Farm’s Hidden Network: How Microbial Allies and Invisible Invaders Shape Plant Health
Presentation by Dr. Wen Chen, AAFC Research Scientist. Plants do not live alone. Every root, leaf, and handful of soil is home to a community of bacteria, fungi, and other…
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Native seed giveaway (Hintonburg)
Join us to learn about native plant gardening and receive free native seeds! Each fall, the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library hosts a series of native seed giveaways at locations across…
Courses and Workshops
Holiday Wreath-making Workshop
Sunday, November 22nd, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Firehall, the GCOOS is hosting a Holiday Wreath-making Workshop with trained florist and designer Heidi Oeschger. She will show people…
Talks and Meetings
HOLIDAY FLORALS WITH MILL STREET FLORIST, MANOTICK
ONCE AGAIN WE ARE DELIGHTED TO HOST JESSICA BARRETT AND SOPHIANE LAIB OF MILL STREET FLORIST, MANOTICK, PARTNERS IN OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE BARRHAVEN FOOD CUPBOARD. WATCH THIS…
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Presentation: How to winter sow
Join Mélanie, the founder and chair of the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library, for a short exploration into native plants and how to winter sow your seeds. Many native plants and…
Bee-ing a Pollinator Protector: Plan Now for a Buzzing Spring Garden
Saving the bees is an environmental cause that resonates deeply with Canadians. While most of us might not be thinking about bees this time of year, our actions during the…
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…
Houseplant Swap!
OHS Houseplant Swap Come early to our November Speaker Series meeting (with Emma Terrell) for a fun and friendly indoor plant exchange from 7:00–7:30 pm. This is the perfect time…
General Meeting and Holiday Penny Table with “Christmas Design Demonstration”
General Meeting and Holiday Penny Table. Please donate new or gently used items only. Michelle Goff will be presenting a “Christmas Design Demonstration”
Botanical and Gardens
Thanksgiving Day
Save the Date: Celebrate Thanksgiving in the Country!This Thanksgiving, join us for a day of togetherness in one of Vallarta's most beautiful natural settings. Gather with family and friends at…
November AGM / Orono Horticultural Society
Evening includes our Festive Dinner (limited seating), local entertainment, the Christmas Flower Show and judged Photography Contest Photography entries due Thursday, November 19th by 12 pm (Noon)
Botanical and Gardens
Cabofest 2026
Cabofest Festival Nacional de FolclorCabo Corrientes, JaliscoDurante 5 días, México y el mundo se encuentran para celebrar la música, la danza, las tradiciones y la Jardín Botánico de Vallarta será sede…
Swaggy Sled Workshop – Sold Out
Join Vic Dunphy and Heather Connors-Dunphy for a fun and festive workshop where you’ll create your very own Swaggy Sled, perfect for indoor or outdoor seasonal décor! Vic has precut…
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Native seed giveaway (Touraine District, Gatineau)
Bienvenue à notre distribution de semences indigènes au Centre communautaire Riviera, 12, rue de Picardie, Gatineau. Vous pouvez en prendre autant que vous voulez. Vous trouverez également des instructions pour…
Watering Can Workshop & Mom Meet-Up | Messy Mom Reset Niagara
Join us in Niagara to decorate a watering can, meet local moms, and enjoy a messy little reset!Watering Can Workshop & Mom Meet-Up Join Messy Mom Reset Niagara in person…
AGM & A Winter’s Tale Holiday Social 2026
A Winter’s Tale – AGM & Holiday Social Members, please join us on Tuesday, December 1 at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church for A Winter’s Tale, our annual holiday social…
Paris Hort. Society Christmas Dinner Meeting
Annual Christmas Dinner meeting with a home cooked turkey dinner provided by the Paris Agricultural Society Homecraft. Tickets required. $30.00 per person.
Tiny Titans: Insects Up Close | Book Launch & Panel Talk
Discover the hidden world of arthropods through stunning macro photography — a visual journey celebrating their beauty, complexity, and essential role in our ecosystems. Meet Dara Ojo, an award-winning macro…
Online Events
Doors Open series: Cities for pollinators: Exploring how characteristics of gardens and their neighborhoods affect insect communities
Join the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library for the bi-annual edition of its virtual Doors Open series, where we feature a topic of interest to native plant gardeners, and then share…
Winter Greens Gnome Making Workshop
Join Debra and learn how to make your own decorative fresh green outdoor gnome for the holiday season!Debra will guide you in making an outdoor gnome with fresh festive greens!…
Neighbourhood Envy Wreath Making Workshop – Sold out
Join Certified Master Gardener and talented designer Heather Connors-Dunphy to create your very own beautiful holiday wreath! Your wreath will be provided, along with a selection of natural materials, including…
Annual General Meeting
Monday, December 7, 7:00 p.m. Annual General Meeting & Wine & Cheese Contributions to door prizes are most welcome! Buy a gift membership from Sheila Jasmin for a friend or…
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…
Credit Valley Horticultural Society December Meeting
Our December guest speaker and topic is to be announce. Please check back for an update. Typically we have a Holiday Décor demonstration using plant materials. ——- Doors open at…
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Christmas Plant Bingo Game Night | Christmas Social & Bake Sale
🎄🌿 ’TWAS A NIGHT OF CHRISTMAS BINGO! 🌿🎄 ’Twas a week before Christmas, and all through the town, The gardeners were stirring, putting their trowels down! 🌱 The holly was…
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Native seed giveaway (Alta Vista)
Join us to learn about native plant gardening and receive free native seeds! Each fall, the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library hosts a series of native seed giveaways at locations across…
Jason Overdevest: Nanticoke Nurseries & Garden Centre: “Hydrangeas”
You are invited to join us for the evening for a presentation by Jason Overdevest to learn all about Hydrangeas. Refreshments to follow.
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Winter seed sowing workshop for your pollinator/wildlife garden
Join the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library for this workshop at the Ottawa Public Library – Elmvale Acres branch! The workshop will take place in the Meeting Room. Welcome to Session…
Elora & Salem AGM
Watch for updates in the “Elora & Salem Society Newsletter” .
Online Events
Beyond Pretty: Gardens That Matter
Special Moments in Our Gardens ONLINE PRESENTATION January 26, 2027 Presenter: Cathy Kavassalis Cathy Kavassalis, Master Gardener (Halton Region); conservationist; doctoral work at M.I.T.; master’s in environmental education from the…
Chantal Theijn: Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge
Join us for a presentation by Chantal Theijn on the Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge. Followed by refreshments.
Botanical and Gardens
Peacock Gala 2027
A Night of Gilded Elegance in the JungleOur peacocks are preening themselves for their most glamorous evening yet. In 2027, our Gala will blend the Gardens' natural splendor with the…
Get the Jump on Spring 2027
Where the Plant People Meet Shake off the winter blues and start the countdown to spring at Toronto Botanical Garden’s much-loved Get the Jump on Spring one-day garden extravaganza. Whether…
Online Events
Edibles in the Urban Landscape
Special Moments in Our Gardens ONLINE PRESENTATION February 23, 2027 Presenter: Stephen Biggs Speaker Profile: Recognized by Garden Making magazine as one of the “green gang” of Canadians making…
Fruits and Berries for Urban Gardeners
Special Moments in Our Gardens IN-PERSON PRESENTATION: Tuesday March 30, 2027 Presenter: Mary ReidOwner, Green Thumb Garden Centre / Certified Landscape Horticulturalist Manager / Master Gardener of…
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Spring gently into gardening
Join the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library for this workshop at the Ottawa Public Library – Elmvale Acres branch! The workshop will take place in the Meeting Room. Welcome to Session…
Discovering Biodiversity with iNaturalist
Special Moments in Our Gardens ONLINE PRESENTATION: Tuesday April 27, 2027 Presenter: Lynne PatenaudeHabitat Gardener & Community Scientist Discovering Biodiversity with iNaturalist Speaker ProfileLynne Patenaude has been gardening for…
Creating Pots of Joy
Special Moments in Our Gardens ONLINE PRESENTATION: Tuesday June 15, 2027 Presenter: First Name, Cindy CluettOwner, Beyond the House Nursery and Gift Shop Garden Centre Ottawa | Beyond…
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Harvesting and storing your native plant seeds
Join the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library for this workshop at the Ottawa Public Library – Elmvale Acres branch! The workshop will take place in the Meeting Room. Welcome to Session…
Nocturnal Neighbours: Gardening for Bats
Special Moments in Our Gardens ONLINE PRESENTATION: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2027 Presenter: Nicole NolanISA Certified Arborist and Wildlife Ecologist Nocturnal Neighbours: Gardening for Bats Speaker ProfileWith a decade…
Fabulous Fall Florals
Special Moments in Our Gardens IN-PERSON PRESENTATION: TUESDAY OCTOBER 26, 2027 Presenter: Catherine DisleyGraduate of Algonquin College Horticulture and Landscaping Program Fabulous Fall Florals Speaker ProfileOver the past forty…
Sowing the Future: When Food Becomes Connection
Special Moments in Our Gardens IN-PERSON PRESENTATION: TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2027 Presenter: Barbara BrownPhoto-based visual artist, eco-artist, certified horticultural therapist, and labyrinth facilitator., Barbara Brown…
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Exceptional botanical-garden events, festivals, and garden experiences, selected by our editors.
Botanical and Gardens
Thanksgiving Day
Save the Date: Celebrate Thanksgiving in the Country!This Thanksgiving, join us for a day of togetherness in one of Vallarta's most beautiful natural settings. Gather with family and friends at…
Botanical and Gardens
Cabofest 2026
Cabofest Festival Nacional de FolclorCabo Corrientes, JaliscoDurante 5 días, México y el mundo se encuentran para celebrar la música, la danza, las tradiciones y la Jardín Botánico de Vallarta será sede…
Botanical and Gardens
Peacock Gala 2027
A Night of Gilded Elegance in the JungleOur peacocks are preening themselves for their most glamorous evening yet. In 2027, our Gala will blend the Gardens' natural splendor with the…
Online garden events
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ONLINE Permaculture Topics: Practical Reverence
In this interview, Potawatomi botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer introduces us to the serviceberry as a model for a gift economy that recognizes the sacredness of the Earth. Speaking about her…
Courses and Workshops
💻 Online
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…
Online Events
Doors Open series: Cities for pollinators: Exploring how characteristics of gardens and their neighborhoods affect insect communities
Join the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library for the bi-annual edition of its virtual Doors Open series, where we feature a topic of interest to native plant gardeners, and then share…
Online Events
Beyond Pretty: Gardens That Matter
Special Moments in Our Gardens ONLINE PRESENTATION January 26, 2027 Presenter: Cathy Kavassalis Cathy Kavassalis, Master Gardener (Halton Region); conservationist; doctoral work at M.I.T.; master’s in environmental education from the…
Online Events
Edibles in the Urban Landscape
Special Moments in Our Gardens ONLINE PRESENTATION February 23, 2027 Presenter: Stephen Biggs Speaker Profile: Recognized by Garden Making magazine as one of the “green gang” of Canadians making…