Events: Tours and Experiences

Windmill’s Garden Party (Ritchie)

Windmill’s Garden Party (Ritchie)

ALL DAY PLANTS SALES10am-3pm ALL DAY ENTERTAINMENTby Strings of Miquella10am-3pm ALL DAY BALLOT ENTRIESfor 300$ worth of giveaways10am-3pm FREE 15-MINS CONSULTATIONSby Ritchie’s Green Team*BOOKING REQUIRED – SEE BELOW10am-3pm FREE FACE PAINTING by Jacky’s Face Painting11am-2pm FREE BARBECUE *Vegan options will be availalbe12pm-2pm Schedule a 15-minute FREE garden consultation with the knowledgeable experts from Ritchie’s Green Team. ONE APPOINTMENT PER GUEST.Please note that duplicate appointments…

Nikka Yuko Summer Camps

Nikka Yuko Summer Camps

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is excited to introduce Summer Day Camps, an engaging, educational, and fun-filled 2-days of activities for youth aged 9-13 hosted by our highly trained and knowledgeable staff. Participants will learn about the history and unique culture of Japan, Japanese Canadians in Southern Alberta, and Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. Participants will have…

Anime Movie Night – Ponyo

Anime Movie Night – Ponyo

Anime Movie Nights at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Every 2nd Thursday of the Month | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM(Except October — alternate date due to room availability)Location: Prairie Grass Garden(BC LG Room will be used in case of inclement weather)Admission: $15 per personIncludes: Garden admission, anime screening, Ramune soda, and popcorn Enjoy a magical evening under…

Hummingbird Festival

Hummingbird Festival

Hummingbird FestivalTuesday, August 12 to Saturday, August 16 | Activities included with general admission Hummingbird season has arrived at the Vallarta Botanical Garden! Join us for a vibrant week full of color, motion, and creativity for all ages. Enjoy guided walks, artistic workshops, and photo challenges celebrating these flying jewels. Workshops require same-day registration at…

Mezame (Awakening) Sessions (June)

Mezame (Awakening) Sessions (June)

Date: Sunday, June 8 Time: 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM (Guided Meditation Class) Location: Bunka Centre – Large Venue Room Optional Garden Walk: 11:15 AM to garden closing Includes: Choice of Green or Chrysanthemum tea Cost: $30/person Capacity: Maximum 25 participants Note: Please bring your own yoga mat or rent one from us. Deeply inspired by Zen Buddhism, Devasis (Dev) Dasgupta embraces a…

Interpretive Visit to the RVCA’s Stillwater Creek Wetland Restoration

Interpretive Visit to the RVCA’s Stillwater Creek Wetland Restoration

Interpretive Visit to the RVCA’s Stillwater Creek Wetland RestorationDate: 20 Jun 2025Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pmLeaders: Rosario Castanon Escobar and Susan O’ConnorMeet: On Corkstown Rd at Moodie DrDescription: Rosario will lead us through a walk of the site, talk about the restoration project completed by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and we will get…

Birding for Beginners (and others!) in Ottawa’s West End (Wheelchair accessible)

Birding for Beginners (and others!) in Ottawa’s West End (Wheelchair accessible)

Leader: Sheila Craig Meet: Greenbelt Pathway West starting at Carling and Rifle Road (parking on the south side of Carling). Registration is required. A maximum of 15 people will allow good views by everyone.  Please email sheila.craig@gmail.com to register. We will walk and roll slowly along the Greenbelt Pathway West looking for migrating and resident…

Migrants and breeding birds

Migrants and breeding birds

Migrants and breeding birdsDate: 17 May 2025Time: 7:00 am – 10:00 amLeaders: Derek Dunnett and Janet McCulloughMeet: Bruce Pit (NCC Greenbelt parking P12, NW corner)Description: A leisurely walk around the pond on easy gravel trails.  A variety of birds including nesting waterfowl, woodland birds and warblers are all possible at this time of the year.  Bring…