Content Provider Programs List

Amazing Monarchs (Eng/Fr)    based on 15 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
From egg to adult, you will see them all in this special program. We'll explore the Monarch Butterfly's amazing life cycle with live specimens when available, as well as images and video. Discover how you can help them along their migration route.
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Art with Nature (NEW) This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Using nature as both muse and medium, students unleash their creativity in this nature arts program.  We'll explore patterns, symmetry and colour. A hands-on, collaborative program that encourages social emotional learning to build personal connections to the ...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Artists' Gardens: Nature Inspiring Art    based on 9 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Artists creations are inspired by a variety of things including the natural world and gardens, both public and private. Join Karin as she takes you on a journey exploring various well-known artists. Learn how their art was influenced by both the cultivated an...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  6, 7, 8, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Careers in Ecology, Botany and Horticulture    based on 1 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
RBG has over 2400 acres of natural sanctuaries. We depend on our species and ecosystem ecologists to help with the monitoring, restoration and management of the biodiversity hotspot. Interested in learning more about these careers? Here’s your chance to ask th...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Chocolate: From Treasure to Treat (Eng/ Fr)    based on 48 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
How much cacao is really in your chocolate bar? From cacao to chocolate - rainforest treasure to delicious treat. After discovering the ecology of cacao and its role in the rainforest, we’ll explore how this tasty treat was (and still is) harvested and pro...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Colours in Nature (Eng/ Fr)    based on 14 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Have you ever wondered why animals and plants are certain colours. Communication is one reason and the other has to do with responses to the environment. Don’t forget about the plants too; they aren’t all green all of the time. Explore these and other colour...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Creatures with Wings and Crawly Things (ENG/FR)    based on 154 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Do you know what the characteristics of insects are? We'll explore different habitats including leaf litter, aquatic and grass fields to discover a variety of insects (and non-insects) and their adaptations. What's their connection to plants? 
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Good Things Come in Trees (ENG/FR)    based on 23 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Can you imagine your life without plants? Plants are critical for all life forms. They are the major source of food and oxygen on earth, since no animal can supply these necessary components without plants. Discover what parts of the plant we use and for what...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  3, 4, 5, 6, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Growing Seeds (ENG/FR)    based on 13 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Discover what environmental conditions seeds need in order to germinate. Why do some seeds need to be planted while others do better on top of the soil? Need some help with your school vegetable or pollinator garden? 
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Parent, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Healing Plants    based on 46 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Have you ever wondered where modern medicines originated? Did you know that over 80 percent of the world uses plants as medicine? We'll examine plants used in food, personal care and modern pharmaceuticals. What are the environmental issues around using pla...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

How far has your food travelled?    based on 15 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
We go to the grocery store regularly to buy food, but where did that food come from originally compared to where we get it from now?  What resources are used to get the food to us? With the help of a world map, we'll explore these questions and more.
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Human Impacts on Ecosystems (Wetlands) (ENG/FR)    based on 43 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
When you go for a walk in a forest, meadow or wetland, is it the same as it was 100 years ago? Probably not. We'll explore the stressors on Cootes Paradise Marsh (Class 1 Wetland) and what is being to restore and monitor these efforts.
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Insects in Winter (Eng/ Fr)    based on 19 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Except for a few that migrate, most of the insects of spring, summer and fall are still around in the winter. The question is where and how do they survive the cold?
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Introduction to Horticultural Therapy    based on 11 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
It has been well documented how important plants are in our lives, no matter our age. We'll take you through a sample activity to discover more about these benefits and how you can incorporate plant-based activities into your programs. Be prepared to have some...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Invasive Species and Biodiversity (Eng/ Fr)    based on 20 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
We will be exploring how humans have been instrumental in introducing non-native/invasive species into natural environments and their impacts on biodiversity. We'll discover some interesting connections and what we can do.
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Live in the Mediterranean Greenhouse (Plant Adaptations)    based on 7 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Royal Botanical Gardens may be on the same latitude as the Mediterranean, but it doesn't have the same climate. Join us for a walk through the greenhouse to explore the Mediterranean plants and the adaptations that have enabled the hot dry summers and cool moi...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Organic Gardening    based on 18 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Why are farmers and gardeners turning to organic practices? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Can you use these techniques in your school garden or greenhouse? Join us to discover how easily you can help your local environment while gardening.
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Photosynthesis    based on 15 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Green plants are the only plants that produce oxygen and make food, which is called photosynthesis. Explore how the plant's structures function and the adaptations plants have to carry out photosynthesis in different environments. Discover some interesting ...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Plant Adaptations: Wetlands    based on 21 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
A sea of cattails - telltale sign of wetlands. There is a diversity of plants in, on and below the surface that are integral to that ecosystem. How do these plants survive in such extreme environments? What role do they play and how can we care for these pla...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Plant Parts and Pumpkins (Eng/Fr)    based on 155 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Most plants start from a seed, but what happens afterwards. We'll review what a plant needs to grow and how a plant grows from a seed. We'll explore in more detail pumpkins, squash and gourds and how a pumpkin plant grows. What do you like to do with pumpkins?
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Pollination Partners (Eng/Fr)    based on 25 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Are insects and birds able to pollinate the same plant? Why is pollination beneficial? For the answers to these and many other questions, join us as we investigate with the living and preserved specimens the cooperative relationship between pollinators and t...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Royal Botanical Gardens: Canada's Biodiversity Hotspot    based on 9 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is much more than meets the eye. Created from a gravel pit, it has grown to be the largest botanical garden in Canada and a National Historic Site. Discover the history behind RBG’s inspirational gardens and natural lands while ex...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  Adult Learners

Seeds on the Go (ENG)    based on 28 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Milkweed fluff, maple keys, burs are all ways that plants use to move their seeds from one sprouting spot to another. If possible, collect some seeds outside and we’ll explore the connections between form and function. Your learners will help us decide wha...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  3, 4, 5, 6, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Soils in the Environment    based on 15 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Have you ever wondered what is under the grass?  What do roots actually grow in? It’s soil!  Get ready to discover what it takes to make soil and keep it healthy for living things to use. Bring your questions and be prepared to explore (and get muddy hands).
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  3, 4, 5, 6, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Squash Season    based on 4 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
It's true, not all squash are pumpkins!  We use these fruit as decorations and food typically in the fall, but where do they come from and why do we use them. Join Karin to discover the variety of squash, their origin, and cultural uses of these interesting pl...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  Adult Learners

Starting Plants with Seeds    based on 2 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Why do some plants need to be started earlier indoors while others can be planted directly in the soil? Wild seeds may require cold temperatures, water, light, scarring or heat in order to initiate germination.  We'll review the basics of seeds and germina...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Tea Time: The plant, the process and benefits    based on 7 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Tea is one of the most popular beverages globally. Originally from China, Camellia sinensis, is grown worldwide and depending on how its leaves are processed, produces some very interesting flavours. Have some samples on hand to taste while discovering the ...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

FREE! Teacher Workshop: Programs offered at RBG (Eng/ Fr)    based on 16 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Royal Botanical Gardens invites you to participate in a free program introducing you to RBG and our current virtual and onsite programs available with a sampling of some of the content, activities and specimens available.  
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  Teacher(s)/Educator(s)

The Nature of our Holiday Traditions    based on 25 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
When you think of this time of year, what smells and colours come to mind? Pine, gingerbread cookies, mulled cider, green, red? These are related to plants that have been used in our winter celebrations for over 2,000 years within different cultures. Join us...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Wetland Ways (ENG/FR)    based on 17 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
What is a wetland? Why is it one of the most productive ecosystems? Imagine you are an animal in a wetland. How do you depend on the various functions of a wetland to survive? We'll use metaphors to explore the special qualities of this environment. 
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  3, 4, 5, 6, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Winter Tree ID    based on 4 evaluation(s). - by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention,2008-09 Honorable Mention,2009-10,2010-11,2011-12 Honorable Mention,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15,2015-16, 2016-17 Honorable Mention, 2017-18
Identifying deciduous trees during the winter is much easier than you think. Discover how you can use buds and leafless twigs to help you recognize some common woody plants while honing your identification skills using a dichotomous key.
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod