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Learn with the Etobicoke Master Gardeners
Would you like to be a better gardener? Let the Etobicoke Master Gardeners show you how!
The Humber Arboretum is pleased to partner with EMG to offer the Eco-Garden Community Workshop Series throughout the year. These workshops are held on the weekend and are free to attend (please register in advance as space is limited).
All workshops take place on Saturdays.
Virtual workshops take place over Zoom and are from 10:00 a.m. to noon (90 minute workshop plus 30 minutes for questions).
In-person workshops are at the Humber Arboretum and run from 10:00 a.m. until approximately 12:30 p.m., offering an indoor presentation first followed by an outdoor walk.
Upcoming Presentations and Topics:
Get Familiar with Flora: Plant Identification Workshop and Tour (in person), June 7
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop & tour on Get Familiar with Flora: Plant Identification Workshop and Tour. Advance your knowledge of plant identification through plant names and classification. Delve into essential plant structures and learn to identify plants by their scientific names using resources such as botanical keys, identification manuals, and online tools. You’ll deepen your understanding of plant identification and its applications in landscaping while also learning the fundamental requirements and cultural practices for plant care. Wear your walking shoes and dress for the weather and enjoy the gardens.
Exploring Trees and Shrubs: Workshop and Tour (in-person), September 20
Supporting Biodiversity: The Power of Wetlands and Ravines (in person), October 4 [for City of Toronto Ravine Days]
Nurturing Indoor Greenery: A Guide to Growing Indoor Plants (virtual), November 15