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    Birding by Ear Workshop

    We’re excited to be co-hosting a BIRDING BY EAR workshop with Blomidon Naturalists Society. Saturday, June 28. $60 for this fun, full day event.  Space is limited, register today to learn more about the beautiful language of birds.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1n7855X7hNAWypFnTnH1JXU4wByWZ2FIaaFheZ-qtwYs/edit Registration link. Or visit https://blomidonnaturalists.ca/

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    Native Plant Sale Sat June 7

    Our volunteers and staff are busy getting ready for this year’s Native Plant Sale. Mark your calendar for Saturday June 7, 9am – 12pm. This treasured annual event has been taking place for over 20 years and is a collaborative effort between...

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    Announcing a new Acadia Lifelong Learning Course

    Acadia Lifelong Learning and the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens are pleased to present a new course this winter Gardening for People and the Planet Discover the wild flora of the Wapna’ki Forest. Explore folklore, history, and horticulture of a group of diverse...

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    Terranaut Club Wapna’ki Plant Protectors

    We’re excited to be partnering with the Terranaut Club to host a fun day of plant conservation exploration for girls+ aged 9-12 August 6th at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. For more details see below poster and sign up today! https://terranautclub.com/summer-workshops-events/ Terranaut...

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    SUMMER Native Plant Walks

    Summer has arrived! It’s a great time to get outside and explore. Join us at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens to learn about native plant gardening throughout the season. We will be offering free monthly walks, each focusing on a different topic....

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    Planting for Pollinators

    Horticulture staff at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, with the help of volunteers from the Friends of the Acadian Forest Society are working with Noggins Corner Farm to develop a low cost, simple ‘Native Plant Pollinator Package’ to help attract pollinators to agricultural...

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    Spring Native Plant Walks 

    Spring has arrived! It’s a great time to get outside and explore. Join us at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens to learn about native plant gardening throughout the season. We will be offering free monthly walks, each focusing on a different topic....

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    SEEKING PLANT LOVING STUDENTS

    MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS SUMMER – HELP SUPPORT BIODIVERSITY AND PLANT CONSERVATION Student Living Collections Assistant, K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre & Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens May – August 2023 (16 weeks) 35 hours/week, $17/hour The K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre is...