Partners: North America
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Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club
The Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club, founded in 1863 and incorporated in 1879, is the oldest natural history club in Canada. Around 900 members participate in many aspects of the natural world, from birding to botanizing, investigation to publication, conservation to cooperation. We hope you will find something here to suit your interests.
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Gardening to Attract Birds and Butterflies
Jana Freeman, a horticulturalist at Ritchie Feed & Seed, will share insights on the best native and climate-resilient plants to attract birds and butterflies to Ottawa gardens. She’ll also discuss Food Web Gardening, a method that supports these species throughout their life cycles. Additionally, she’ll cover ways to help declining bird populations.
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Canadensis National Tree Day Event
National Tree Day honours the beauty, strength, and vital role of trees in our lives. More than a celebration, it is also a step toward our mission. By planting and caring for trees, we grow both the canopy of Canadensis and the foundation for Canada’s future national botanical garden. On this day, you are invited…
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Seedy Saturday in LaSalle
Come and get free seeds, learn about plants and gardening, or how to put your garden to bed at this event. We will have vendors and silent auction items.
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How to Grow Orchids at Home
How to Grow Orchids at Home presented by Eric Lee. Crystal Star Nursery in East Gwillimbury is a local, family-run grower of rare orchids and exotic succulents, hoya, cacti, bonsai and other hard to find tropical plants. Eric has dedicated more than 35 years to growing and hybridizing rare orchids which are shipped to plant…
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Climate Change & Your Garden
Climate change is the defining challenge of our times. This talk provides a brief explanation of what climate change is and an update on the current situation, including how climate change is already impacting our weather, water, plants, food and wildlife. For each of these topics, I suggest the positive measures that gardeners can take…
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Mini Eco Fair
Be sure to arrive a little early on Tuesday October 28, the same night that well-known gardendesigner Sean James will be presenting his talk. OHS has also organized a little eco-fair thatsame night. Members who attend this in-person meeting will be able to participate in an indoor plant exchange. Bring a plant, trade a plant,…
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Urban Ravine Summit: Connecting People, Place & Purpose
Join us on Friday, November 7, 2025, for a full-day event exploring the role of Toronto’s ravine system in building more connected, resilient, and inclusive communities. Hosted at Toronto Botanical Garden, the Urban Ravine Summit brings together municipal staff, community leaders, environmental professionals, planners, and nonprofit partners to explore how we care for and work within…
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Essence of the Garden: Plein Air Art Exhibition + Sale
Celebrating Art, Nature, and Community — Essence of the Garden is a new plein air art exhibition and sale featuring over 70 original artworks created outdoors at Toronto Botanical Garden and Edwards Gardens. This curated, site-specific show invites visitors to experience the Garden through the eyes of the artists who paint here—capturing moments of light,…
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Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 1
Learn the basics of classic floral design including four styles – a water-viewing design, a centrepiece, a crescent, and a mass Agreement.For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program, please email programsupport@
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From Milkweeds to Monarchs
Join us and learn all about monarch butterflies and see them in action at the Garden!Did you know monarch butterflies migrate 4,800 km to Mexico every fall? Join us to learn about the special relationship between monarchs and milkweed, the fascinating transformation of a monarch from egg to a butterfly, and the monarchs’ annual migration…
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AGM and Christmas Social 2025
Details to be announced in November.
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Combating Invasive Plants: Tackling the Phragmites in Ontario
Matt Bolding, Ecologist and GIS Professional, invasive Species Program Coordinator, Ducks Unlimited Canada (Eastern Region). Combating Invasive Plants: Tackling the Phragmites in OntarioInvasive Phragmites australis is an invasive grass that has had a devastating impact on the environment in Ontario and continues to cause a serious impact on both our natural ecosystems and…
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Organic Gardening for the Home Gardener
Pat Lucey, Gardening Instructor, Canadian Organic Growers. Organic Gardening for the Home GardenerThis engaging talk by an experienced organic farming specialist has been tailored specifically for the home gardener. Learn practical tips and techniques to grow healthy, chemical-free plants while nurturing your soil and nourishing your health. If you are…
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Food For Life
Food for Life: How Some Organizations in Ottawa are Addressing the Food Insecurity GapThis panel of community leaders, experts and speakers from the Ottawa area,who are actively working to address food insecurity in our community, will be joining us to share some important and encouraging information. Learn how innovative gardening initiatives, urban agriculture and special…
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A Team Approach to Protecting Canada’s Biosecurity
In-person presentation by Matthieu Morin, Food, Plant and Animal K9 Officer, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) A Team Approach to Protecting Canada’s Biosecurity: How A Detector Dog And His Handler Work Together On This Important IssueJoin us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) works to protect Canada’s environment…
