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Our virtual gates are open!

Welcome to RBG at Home, our commitment to offering accessible, diverse and entertaining learning opportunities for all ages.

Celebrate nature’s beauty on our social media channels and dig deeper with a full lineup of virtual programs, activities, and multimedia experiences.

For Families
For Teachers
For Life Long Learners
Virtual Events
November 22, 2024
In the iconic words of Miss Mariah Carey… “It’s tiiiiiime!” 🎶✨ The Breezeway has transformed, and more iconic seasonal displ…
November 22, 2024
Bringing the spice to Rock Garden 🍁 Hybrid Maple Acer 'Ginzam' Gingerbread™ is showing off its gorgeous fall foliage, and it’s a t…
November 21, 2024
✨ Sneak peeks of the magic unfolding at RBG! From dazzling displays to festive activities, here’s a look at what’s coming your way:…
November 21, 2024
Did you know that what we often call a Christmas Cactus could actually be a Thanksgiving Cactus? 🎄🦃 While both are part of the same…
November 20, 2024
🎁✨ It’s the most wonderful time of the year— RBG Member Appreciation Days at the Garden Shop! From November 25 to December 1, en…
November 19, 2024
Signs of the season are appearing throughout RBG! Our teams are hard at work, decking the halls and transforming the gardens into a magic…
November 18, 2024
Best believe I’m still bejewelled 💎🌹. Rose blooms continue to bring vibrancy into the garden, even well in November. As you expl…
November 18, 2024
Winter Wonders tickets are now on sale! ✨ Get ready to light up the holiday season at RBG. From December 5 to January 5, experience daz…
November 15, 2024
Winter Wonders returns to RBG! ✨ Dec 5 to Jan 5 Hendrie Park transforms into a winter wonderland, featuring dazzling lights, festive …
November 13, 2024
RBG (Taylor’s Version) 🌸✨ The Eras Tour taking over Toronto has us thinking about our “Fearless” blooms! From bold “Red”…
November 12, 2024
🍁🌳 As the days grow shorter and winter approaches, please note our new seasonal hours in effect at RBG's Arboretum: open daily from…
November 11, 2024
In gratitude and remembrance, lest we forget.
November 10, 2024
Perfect for slow, scenic Sundays—Brunch at the Rock Garden Bistro is a weekend treat not to miss! Join us on Sundays to indulge in deli…
November 9, 2024
Sweater weather took its time this year, but with winter just around the corner, RBG’s Garden Shop has you covered! Bundle up in cozy, …
November 8, 2024
🔌🌿 Pause the scrolling and find a moment of calm among the greenery this weekend. Whether it’s a peaceful stroll along the trails…
November 8, 2024
🦕 Standing in the presence of a Dawn Redwood at Hendrie Park is like stepping back in time. This remarkable tree is part of our ‘Pre…
November 7, 2024
The Ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) is truly a piece of living history, unchanged for millions of years! In recent years, over a hundred vari…
November 6, 2024
New dates have just been added for our winter birding programs! Don't let these opportunities fly by—registration is now open, and spac…
November 6, 2024
It’s always a marvel to watch the Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) unfurl, with its striking orange sepals and purple petals resem…
November 5, 2024
🍂🌹Although it is unseasonably warm outside, it certainly makes for a perfect day to stop and smell the roses. The Rose Garden is f…
November 4, 2024
Welcome the winter season with the fragrant touch of evergreen to adorn your entrance, garden gate, or outdoor space. 🌲✨ Winter Wre…
November 4, 2024
Monday moment of meditation to start your week off right 🌿 📍 RBG Centre
November 3, 2024
November on the RBG Trails 🍂 : For leaf peepers chasing the fall color finale in November, we recommend hiking the Anishinaabe Waadizi…
November 2, 2024
👽🌿 RBG Centre now features a new array of otherworldly bromeliads with leaf structures and patterns that seem straight out of a sci…
November 1, 2024
Simple pleasures like afternoon tea and a Rose Garden still showing off colour in the warm autumn breeze 🫖🌹.
 📍 Find the Tea H…

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For Families

Become a Citizen Scientist and connect to nature in your neighbourhood with our activities, videos and more.

  • At-home activities
  • Nature-based videos
  • Interactive video learning
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For Teachers

Our award-winning digital school programs are growing! New resources being added each week, in English and French.

  • Curriculum-based activities, videos and worksheets
  • Wetland resources to support inquiry and project-based learning
  • Book a custom interactive virtual field trip for your students
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For Lifelong Learners

Ready to get gardening? Our experts can answer your questions, introduce some new DIY projects, and help you connect with the healing power of plants.

  • Nature and gardening-themed talks
  • Educational videos and articles
  • Gardening tips
  • Book an interactive videoconference presentation
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Upcoming Virtual Events & Programs

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