Devonian Botanic Garden Season Guide | May to Dec. 2015 devonian.ualberta.ca
At the Garden: Special Events Adult Education Courses Family & Children’s Programs Summer Camps Birthday Parties Weddings And Much More‌
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GENERAL INFORMATION
USING THIS GUIDE Check inside for month-by-month listings of special events, education courses and important dates at the Garden. Education
Romance
Family Focus
Edible Garden
Special Event
Arts & Crafts
Horticulture
Live Music
ADMISSION RATES
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$ 42.00 Senior $ 32.00 $ 20.00 Youth $ 15.00 $ 10.00 Family $ 67.00 Prices do not include GST. *Excludes some special events.
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Group discounts available for groups of 10 or larger. GARDEN SEASON PASS
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Children 6 yrs and under are free
For an Index of Education Courses, see Page 25.
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Only 10 minutes from southwest Edmonton. The Devonian Botanic Garden is located in Parkland County, on Highway 60, 5 km north of Devon. Watch for the blue Devonian Botanic Garden sign on the Highway.
Tram Tours A relaxing tour of the Main Garden, perfect 625 for a short visit or those with reduced mobility. Available most days, check website for times. The Patio Cafe Light lunch, snacks, beverages and ice cream. Shop in the Garden Unique giftware & books. Crafters Workshop Handmade natural gifts & crafts. Pre-booked Guided Tours A great option for groups, must be booked in advance. Call 780-987-3054 ext. 2259 to book your tour. Cover: Kurimoto Japanese Garden, celebrating 25 years in 2015. Photos by Paul Swanson unless otherwise noted.
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Season Guide | May to December 2015
GET OUT HERE! Open May 1 to Thanksgiving Visit the beautiful natural surroundings of the University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden 240 acres of gardens, natural areas, hiking trails and ecological preserves. • Tours • Special Events • Education Courses • Indoor Showhouses • Butterfly House • Extensive Outdoor Gardens • Weddings & Photos • Facility Rentals • The Patio Cafe • Gift Shop • Nature Trails & Ecological Preserves
Out of the city...into tranquility. The Devonian Botanic Garden is a proud unit of the
celebrating its centennial in 2015.
780-987-3054 | devonian.ualberta.ca Located in Parkland County, 5 kms north of Devon on Hwy 60, only minutes from West Edmonton
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SHOP in the GARDEN Unique Giftware Local Artisans Handmade Crafts Jewelry Books-Books-Books ‌. And so much more! Open May-Thanksgiving No admission charged to shop
PATIO CAFE
at the Devonian Botanic Garden Offering soup, sandwiches, salads, light lunch fare, daily specials, ice cream and beverages. Open during Garden hours. Catering available for group functions. Contact Bill Hallam at 587-785-0605 or williamchallam@gmail.com
TOUR
THE DEVONIAN BOTANIC GARDEN Discover the Devonian Botanic Garden’s many treasures. Travel in comfort on one of our regularly scheduled trams, available every day in the summer. Learn the fascinating history of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden on a guided walking tour, available select Sundays. Or, book a tour package for your group, with lunch options, and admission discounts for groups of 10 or more. For information or to book a group tour contact 780-987-3054 ext. 2259 or visit www. devonian. ualberta. ca
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Season Guide | May to December 2015
PLANNING YOUR VISIT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS It’s a big place! What should I see first? If you have an hour: Visit the Kurimoto Japanese Garden and the Indoor Showhouses, including the tropical butterfly house. Then plan to come back when you have more time!
What about food? The licensed Patio Cafe offers soup, sandwiches, hot dogs and other lunch fare, ice cream and beverages. Or, you can bring in your own picnic (no BBQs or alcohol, please).
If you have a few hours: All of the above, plus a 45 minute guided tram tour of the 80-acre Main Garden (with some stops to smell the flowers), topped off with lunch or an ice cream at the Patio Cafe.
Fido? Sorry, the Garden is for people only. Please leave pets at home.
If you have the day: All of the above, plus a beautiful stroll through the Main Garden to take a closer look at the Alpine Garden, Primula Dell, Herb and Sensory Gardens, Native People’s Garden, rose, lily, lilac and peony collections and much more. Our extensive brick pathway system makes much of the Garden accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Get further into nature on the Garden’s trail system and Imrie Wetland boardwalk.
I want to do more, see more, learn more… Fantastic! Check out the following pages for the Garden’s many special events and education courses for all ages and interests, and visit the website for details.
If you want even more: The Garden is an everchanging feast for the senses, and a perfect place to recharge your batteries. If you want to “get out here” several times over the season, consider a Garden Season Pass or a Friends of the Garden Membership for great savings. Is there anything for kids to do? You bet! We have discovered that outside kids are happy kids! Ask for a Children’s Map at the Gift Shop for a list of things to see and do. Bring the family to the Garden’s special events designed especially with children in mind, like Butterfly Day, Solstice Eve, Perseids in Pyjamas, The Great Big Family Picnic and the Fall Family Festival. Our Family Education Programs get families outside, together, and a nature-based birthday party or fabulous summer camp will connect your children to the outdoors while they’re having a blast.
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MAY
The Garden is waking up! Get out here – for early flowers and the first green leaves, for geese on the Calla Pond and fresh spring air.
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MAY 2
‘Day at the Garden’ in Soft Pastels
11am-3pm. Working from a photo, instructor David Shkolny will guide you step-by-step, from charcoal sketch to finishing with richly coloured pastels. Some drawing experience preferred; however, fundamentals will be covered. $55 + $40 material fee. #0502DS
APR. 30 & MAY 21
Grow Your Own Window Box Salsa Garden
(2 Thu.) 6:30-9pm. Learn to sow and grow your own delicious salsa garden! Grow tomatoes, cilantro, basil, and hot peppers; take home a 21” window box full of plants. Instructor: Justine Jenkins-Crumb, DBG Horticulturist. $85. #0430JJ
MAY 1
Garden Opens for the Season
MAY 3
MAY 1 & 2
Kodomo no hi (Japanese Children’s Day)
Bent Willow Garden Arbour
Fri. 6:30pm-9 pm, Sat. 9am-4 pm. An arbour gives height to your landscape, provides support for plants, frames an entryway, or offers a spot to linger. For beginners and experts alike. Instructor: Paul Dolphin, Big Moon Rustic Furniture. Small $295. Large $395. #0605PD
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11am-3pm. A family event with traditional stories, children’s crafts, tours and beautiful carp streamers flying in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden. Activities are free with admission.
MAY 3
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Held in the Ozawa Pavilion teahouse, overlooking the Kurimoto Japanese Garden. Check website for sitting times and ticket information.
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MAY 5
Half-Price Admission Day
MAY 6, 13, 20
Grow Your Own Bonsai
(3 Wed.) 7-9pm. Practice and train your own bonsai. Learn bonsai fundamentals, including basic form, pinching and watering techniques. Includes your take-home bonsai and authentic pot. Instructor: Les Dowdell. $125. #0506LD
MAY 12 & 19
Garden Stone with Glass
(2 Tues.) 6:30-9:30pm. Create a colourful 12” patio stone for your garden, flower bed, or deck. Beginners welcome. Classes are held at Bissett Stained Glass in Edmonton. $70 + $65 tool rental/supply fee. #0512BSG
MAY 23
Birds on a Branch – Fused Glass Plate
1-3:30pm. Create a unique fused glass plate - choose from a variety of fusing glass to design your own masterpiece. No experience required. Class is held at Bissett Stained Glass in Edmonton. $40 + $55 material/firing fee. #0523BSG
MAY 9
DBG Annual Plant Sale Opens
Runs daily while supplies last – opens at 9 am on May 9. Hardy perennials, fruits, shrubs, culinary herbs, indoor plants, “retro” annuals and more. Shop early for best selection; visit the DBG website for a list of available plants.
MAY 10
Mother’s Day Tea
Three sittings – 11 am, 1 pm & 3 pm. Treat the moms in your life to Mother’s Day in a spring garden, with strawberry shortcake, harpist Terry McDade, and a gift for every mom, from our garden to hers. This popular event sells out early book online or at 780-987-3054 ext. 2223.
MAY 23
Spring Mushrooms
10am-4pm. Learn about spring mushrooms with expert Mike Schulz. Hunt down the elusive morel and other spring delights on a foray through the Garden; learn how to recognize delicious edibles. $70. #0523MS
MAY 23
Kids in the Garden Family Education Program: Ponds and Frogs
10am-12pm. Bring along your rubber boots for a fun morning of pond catching! A great program for the whole family to get handson with nature, play games, and learn. Get a chance to see frogs and fascinating aquatic insects. $18.50 adult / $8 child. #FAM01
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Willie Wong Watercolour Courses
MAY 24
Butterfly Day
12-3pm. Everybody loves Butterfly Day a family event with outdoor bug-catching, butterfly crafts and lots of “buggy” fun. Come dressed as your favorite butterfly or bug! Free with admission; nominal charge for some craft activities.
MAY 28 & 29
Introduction to Alberta Mosses
9am-4 pm. A Prairie and Northern Plant Diversity Centre professional plant identification course, designed for horticulture and field professionals, or those interested in gaining better ID skills. Instructor: Dr. Rene Belland. $350. #0528PNP
MAY 30
NEW! Palette Knife Painting in Acrylic
10am-4pm. Throw away your brush for a day and add a wonderful new tool to your creative practice. Use small and large palette knives and acrylic paints to create fascinating textures and images. Instructor: Dianna Hanna. $60 + $5 material fee. #0509DH
MAY 30
Introduction to Pest Management
10am-3pm. Learn to identify and control pest infestations. Learn about biological controls, pest balance, the difference between predators and parasitoids, how to attract biological control organisms and how to spray to keep beneficial insects in your yard. Instructor: Sherrie Benson, DBG Horticulturist. $60. #0530SB
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Season Guide | May to December 2015
Join Willie Wong, a renowned Edmonton artist, for a day of watercolour fun! Watch for Willie’s course offerings throughout this guide. Courses are suitable for all levels, from eager beginners to more experienced painters.
MAY 31
Willie Wong Watercolour Course: Geranium and Gardening Tools
10am-4pm. A still-life study of arrangements, focal point and pleasant objects and colors. $65. #0531WW
JUNE
It’s time to get out of the office, out of the classroom, out of the city. Get out here – for lilacs and Taiko drummers, Opera and long evening light.
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JUNE 6-7
Chigiri-e Art Show & Sale
10am-6pm. A Japanese art form that uses tiny pieces of coloured tissue to create beautiful works that look like brush and paintwork.
In celebration of Seniors’ Week, the Garden is offering half-price admission and refreshments for our age 65+ guests, 10am-6pm. OTO
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6-9 pm. Bring your partner or gather your pals, and treat yourself to the live musical tunes of The Serenaders. Call ahead to reserve your dinner special 780-987-3054 ext. 2243.
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JUNE 4
Kurimoto Japanese Garden Spring Festival
NEW! Chickens 101
7-9 pm. Urban chicken-keeping demystified. Topics include: coop design, breed selection, feeding and care, chicken health, biosecurity and many tips and resources. $25. #0614RC
JUNE 6
NEW! Majestic Mountains
10am-4pm. Learn to capture the magnificence of Alberta’s majestic mountains in this fun acrylic painting class. No experience necessary. Instructor: Dianna Hanna. $60. #0606DH Adult Education
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Seniors’ Week
Family Focus
Special Event
11 am-4 pm. Don’t miss this celebration of Japanese culture, along with an anniversary party for the Kurimoto Japanese Garden’s 25th year! Dance, food, music, martial arts, tea ceremonies, art, embroidery and flower displays, children’s games, the fabulous Taiko drummers and more, as well a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch the KJG’s latest addition – the Ikoi no ba, a charming new gathering place beside the Ozawa Pavilion teahouse.
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JUNE 13-14
NEW! The Blank Page: The Act & Art of Writing
JUNE 11
Pride Picnic Date Night
6pm till dusk. Pride blooms at the Garden! All the fixings are here: herb-inspired mixology tour with Greenland Garden Centre/630 CHED host Morgan Webb, classic lawn games, and enchanted twilight strolls. Reserve your Pride picnic dinner package in advance - check the website for details.
JUNE 11-12
Introduction to Peatland Mosses of Alberta
9am-4 pm. A Prairie & Northern Plant Diversity Centre professional plant identification course, designed for the horticulture and field professional, or those interested in gaining better ID skills. Instructor: Dr. Rene Belland. $350. #0604PNP
JUNE 12 & 13
Soapstone Carving for Beginners
(Fri. 6:30-9:30pm & Sat. 10am-4pm). Try your hand at carving with the guidance of experienced, supportive and passionate Carving Club members. All levels welcome. $35+$25 kit fee. #STC03
JUNE 13
NEW! Green School For Grown Ups
9:30am-12pm. Join Deb Greiner, coordinator of the DBG’s award-winning Green School program, for an inspiring trail walk. Learn how to involve the young people in your life in meaningful connections with nature; rediscover the curious observer in you. For adults only. $35. #0613DB
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10am-5pm. The Blank Page workshop, led by author Eunice Scarfe, invites you to explore the labyrinth of experience and imagination through language. You’ll be invited to write on site, in solitude but not alone, in response to hearing passages from poetry and prose that act as catalysts for you to begin. For writers at all levels of experience. $150. #0613ES
JUNE 14
Willie Wong Watercolour Course: Big Format Birch Trees
10-4pm. Everyone loves white birch! Create your own in this popular class. $65. #0614WW
JUNE 14
Introduction to Beekeeping
9am-3pm. Just in time for new urban bylaws permitting beekeeping - you’ll be introduced to beekeeping basics, and will learn about plantings that support bees and other pollinators. Instructor: Patty Milligan, Lola Canola Honey. $65. #0509PM
JUNE 18
Date Night – Waltzing
6 pm till dusk. Let the experts from the U of A Dance Club teach you and your date how to waltz in a fun and supportive atmosphere. No experience required. Fuel up at the Patio Cafe and waltz the evening away!
NATIONAL GARDEN DAYS JUNE 19-21 Garden Days is a coast-to-coast, three-day celebration of all things “garden”. We’ve lined up a weekend of activities to celebrate: take in some live Opera, bring your camera for a photographer’s exclusive morning, enjoy the long twilight hours of solstice-eve with your family, greet the sunrise with yoga, or bring dad for burgers, beer and rhubarb goodies on Father’s Day.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
Half-price Admission
Photographer’s Drop-in Morning
Today, 10am -5pm, in celebration of Garden Days!
7:30-10am. Capture the early light and stillness of the Garden. DBG staff photographer Paul Swanson will be on hand with tips. Drop-in fee $10, includes admission. No registration required. Kids in the Garden Family Education Program: Insects and Butterflies
Opera al Fresco
6-10 pm. What better way to kick-off Garden Days than with this popular musical garden party! Stroll through the Garden and stop along the way for wine and hors d’oeuvres, and enchanting performances provided by Edmonton Opera. Tickets do sell out for this charming event – be sure to order early at 780-429-1000 or at www.edmontonopera.com
10am-12pm. Spend the morning catching insects and learning all about their adaptations and life cycles. Finish with a tour of the Butterfly Showhouse. Designed for the whole family. $18.50/adult, $8/child. #FAM03
Solstice Eve for Families
6-11pm. Bring the family to the Garden to celebrate midsummer’s long light. DBG naturalists will offer activities for the kids. Listen for the drums, and gather around the Native People’s Garden for a special honour song and storytelling.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21 Sunrise Yoga
7-8:30 am. Warm up with the rising sun in the splendor of the early morning garden. This morning yoga and meditation event is offered in partnership with Prana Yoga. $25/individual; $50/family, includes entrance to the Garden and a hot tea after class.
Father’s Day Tastes and Tours of the Garden
11am-3 pm. The BBQ is fired up, the coolers are stocked and the goodies have been baked. Bring Dad out for a burger, a craft beer tasting and a home-made rhubarb treat (made by the DBG Crafters Association) by the Grebe Pond. Explore the Garden with tours by DBG Horticulturists, and stop for more tasty surprises along the way.
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JUNE 25
Comedy Date Night
6pm till dusk. Atomic Improv has been making audiences laugh for more than two decades with their quick witted on- the-spot hilarity. Laughs in the Garden start at 7:30pm. Advance tickets recommended, check website for details.
JUNE 26
Faculty of ALES Centennial Event
2-6 pm. Plan to attend this special day celebrating the centennial of the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences. Learn about the history of the Faculty, play a game of ALES 100 Jeopardy and enjoy entertainment.
JUNE 27
Summer Mushrooms
9am-4pm. Summer is a peak time for mushrooming! Includes a presentation on identifying edibles, as well as a foray through the Garden. You will cook and sample all your delicious finds. Bring in unknown mushrooms to identify. Instructor: Mike Schulz. $80. #0627MS
JUNE 28
Willie Wong Watercolour Course: European Back Alley
10am-4 pm. Learn to draw the back alley charm of the ’old’ world – complete with unique stone stairway. $65. #0628WW
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GREEN THUMB The Master Gardener Certificate Program
will help you be the gardener you’ve always wanted to be, with intensive theoretical and hands-on knowledge taught by senior DBG horticulturists and industry experts, in the setting of the 240-acre University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden. Wednesdays, September 2, 2015 to April 20, 2016 Application deadline: August 1, 2015. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
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Season Guide | May to December 2015
SUMMER CAMPS New and exciting camps for 2015! Catch frogs, hike trails, tour greenhouses, and rediscover the natural world! All camps include environmental learning, games, crafts, and loads of fun! Ages 7-11: Forest Ranger! July 6-10, 2015, 9:30am-2:30pm, #SC01 For kids who love the wilderness. Spend a week making shelter, going on scavenger hunts and playing games in the forest! $170 Ages 3-5: Fantasy Forest! July 13-17, 2015 Session 1: 9am-12pm #SC02A Session 2: 1pm-4pm #SC02B Come join the sprites and fairies at the gardens for a week of mythical fun. As knights and princesses, we will battle dragons and discover a fantasy world in our forest. $95 Ages 6-8: Dinosaurs & Secret Agents in Space! July 20-24, 2015 9:30am-2:30pm #SC03 This camp is for all of the girls and boys out there with wild imaginations! Come join us for a week filled with wild and exciting adventures in space with dinosaurs! $170 Ages 4-6: Buggin’ Out! July 27-31, 2015 9:30am-2:30pm #SC04 Do you love bugs of all shapes and sizes? Join us for a week of searching for insects both on land and under water. Learn about these creepy crawlers and be an expert before the week is through! $170
Ages 3-5: Super Hero Camp Aug 4-7, 2015 Session 1: 9am-12pm #SC05A Session 2: 1pm-4pm #SC05B Strap on your cape and head to the Garden for a week as a superhero. Spend your days racing around the Garden, solving crimes and saving the world in this fast-paced camp! $85 Ages 7-11: Survivor Games Aug 10-14, 2015, 9:30am-2:30pm #SC06 Do you have what it takes to be survivor? Come to the gardens where you can work independently and in teams to defeat challenges like obstacle courses, games, and scavenger hunts. $170 Ages 6-8: Mad Scientist! Aug 17-21, 2015, 9:30am-2:30pm #SC07 Prepare for a week as a mad scientist out to discover creatures of the Garden! Use microscopes and conduct wacky experiments in 5 days of adventure and creation. $170 Call 780-987-3054 ext. 2226 or register your child online today!
Register early for best summer camp selection!
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JULY
Summer time, in its full glory. Time for roses, ice cream on the patio, and red-and-white flags. Get out here.
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JULY 5
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Held in the Ozawa Pavilion teahouse, overlooking the Kurimoto Japanese Garden. Free guided walking tours are also offered, and provide a fascinating look at the history and meaning behind this special garden. Check website for ticket info.
JULY 1
Canada Day Celebrations
11am-3pm. Live music, children’s activities, face painting and Canada Day cake. Celebrate our country in one of the prettiest outdoor settings around. Half-price admission for Canadian Armed Forces personnel.
JULY 2
Date Night - Craft Beer and Croquet
6pm till dusk. The croquet mallets are lined up, the grass is green, the flowers are blooming, and the craft beer is chilled! Gather your date or your gang and head to the Garden – garden party wear fully encouraged. Sherbrooke Liquor will lead the craft beer tastings.
JULY 4-5
Martagon Lily Show
A stunning display of colours from locally grown Martagon lilies. Members of the Alberta Regional Lily Society will be on hand to answer your lily-growing questions.
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JULY 5
Mixed Media ARTifacts
10am-3pm. Mixed Media artist Rebecca Pickard will guide you through a process of organic collaging. Adding and removing layers of a variety of materials including text, paint, and images of self, nature, or ancestry can reveal intriguing personal narratives in your one of a kind art piece. $65. #0705RP
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JULY 5
NEW! Medicinal Plant Walk
10am-1pm. Join herbalist/botanist/mushroom expert Robert Rogers for an entertaining and enormously educational walk. Learn about the healing properties of plants while exploring the DBG’s extensive gardens and natural areas. $50. #0705RR
JULY 6-10
Summer Camp: Forest Ranger!
Ages 7-11. See page 13 for details.
JULY 7
Half-Price Admission Day
JULY 9
Date Night – Taiko Drumming
6pm till dusk. Two hearts beat louder than one! Take a mini-Taiko drumming workshop with your dearest, led by Booming Tree Taiko.
JULY 12
Willie Wong Watercolour Course: Midday Sun
10am-4pm. A sunny street scene... heavy shadows make this highly contrasted painting look 3D. $65. #0712WW
JULY 13-17
Summer Camp: Fantasy Forest!
Ages 3-5. See page 13 for details.
JULY 16
Date Night – Swing Lessons
6 pm till dusk. You and your date can learn how to dance in a fun and supportive atmosphere, led by the experts from the U of A Dance Club. No experience required. Fuel up at the Patio Cafe, then swing it!
JULY 18
Kids in the Garden Family Education Program: Ponds and Frogs
10am-12pm. Bring along your rubber boots for a fun morning of pond catching! A great program for the whole family to get hands-on with nature, play games, and learn. $18.50 adult / $8 child. #FAM02
JULY 19
“Rooted” Art Exhibit
10am-3pm. An annual outdoor curated exhibit featuring the work of local artists, interpreting their connection with the natural world.
JULY 19
NEW! Wildcrafting
10am-3pm. Discover wild edibles and how to prepare them in the kitchen to make delicious dishes and useful nourishing tonics and extracts that are fresh, local and packed full of life-giving nutrients! Learn how to ethically, sustainably and safely select and harvest wild plants, and how to preserve and extract their medicinal qualities. $65. #0719JS
JULY 19
Porcupine Quill on Bark - Heritage Craft Workshop
10am -3pm. Spend a day in the Native People’s Garden learning the eastern Anishinaabe technique of quilling from traditional Metis artisan MJ Belcourt Moses. Create your own decorative art piece; learn about porcupine quills, dying, bark qualities, tools and more. $105 includes all materials. #0719MJ
JULY 20-24
Summer Camp: Dinosaurs & Secret Agents in Space!
Ages 6-8. See page 13 for details.
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JULY 23
Date Night - Inspired by India
6pm till dusk. Sitars and saris, samosas and sadhus - no one can deny the sensory richness of Indian culture! Enjoy a special music performance from the Indian Music Academy. Indulge further with a henna tattoo, and add a special Indian dinner. Check website for details.
JULY 26
Willie Wong Watercolour Course: Canola Field
10am-4pm. Create three small paintings capturing one of the most magnificent prairie scenes. $65. #0726WW
JULY 27-31
Summer Camp: Buggin’ Out!
JULY 25
Ages 4-6. See page 13 for details.
7:30-10am. Capture the early light and stillness of the Garden. DBG staff photographer Paul Swanson will be on hand with tips. Drop-in fee $10, includes admission. No registration required.
Date Night for Foodies
Photographer’s Drop-in Morning
JULY 26
High Tea at the Garden
Two sittings, 12:30 and 2:30pm. High tea served in the Pine Pavilion, tea in china cups, tiered trays of dainty sandwiches and goodies, and the Garden at its peak. Reserve your tickets early online or at 780-987-3054 ext. 2223.
JULY 30
6pm till dusk. An evening of culinary adventure and inspiration. Think local! Think fabulous! Get the details on the website.
JULY 30
Get the Most Out of Your Herbs
6-9pm. Explore how to cook with herbs and foods from the garden that nourish body, mind and spirit. Learn great flavour combinations and create tastes based on intuition, traditional techniques and preparation methods. $55 includes supplies. #0730JS
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WEDDINGS
at the Garden A beautiful outdoor setting for an unforgettable wedding day.
Ceremony & photo packages for up to 250 guests. Photo-only packages also available.
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Season Guide | May to December 2015
SUMMER PROGRAMS
FIELD TRIPS Treat your group to a truly unique outdoor experience! Choose one of our environmental programs, including: Ponds ◆ Insects ◆ Plants ◆ Forests ◆ Animals Conserving Biodiversity ◆ Much More Great for Scouts and Guides, daycares, summer camps and community groups. Contact our Education line at
780-987-3054 ext. 2226
BIRTHDAY GARDEN PARTIES A stress-free birthday party that will create lasting memories for your child and their friends! All parties are outdoor, nature-based 2-hour programs, available for booking from May–October. Parties include admission to the Garden for up to 20 people, guided 2 hour program and a reserved picnic site. Fees: $145/party (up to 20 people: includes siblings and adults) Additional people: $5 per person
Available Party Packages Include: Teddy Bear Picnic (Ages 3-6) Ponds And Frogs (Ages 5-14) Kids And Critters (Ages 4-8) Bugs & Butterflies (Ages 4-8) Wilderness Adventure (Ages 8-14) Catering options and gift bags available on request.
Call 780-987-3054 ext. 2226 to book your party today!
FACILITY RENTALS
The Devonian Botanic Garden is the ideal setting for your group’s next meeting, workshop, retreat, banquet, picnic or family gathering. Call 780-987-3054 ext. 2223 or visit devonian.ualberta.ca Devonian Botanic Garden | devonian.ualberta.ca
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AUG.
Sunflowers, slanted light, bees in the flowers. Summer’s short - get out here.
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AUG. 9
Willie Wong Watercolour Course: Sunlit Country Road
10am-4pm. A cheerful, sunny, summer day painting. Play with light and shadow and learn to use masking fluid and sea sponge to create trees. $65. #0809WW
JUL. 31-AUG. 3
August Long Weekend Art Shows
July 31-Aug. 3: Parkland County Art Show Aug. 1-3: Devon Pottery Guild Show
AUG. 9
AUG. 4
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Half-Price Admission Day
Held in the Ozawa Pavilion teahouse, overlooking the Kurimoto Japanese Garden. Free guided walking tours are also offered: a fascinating look at the history and meaning behind this special garden. Check website for ticket information.
AUG. 4-7
Summer Camp: Super Hero Camp!
Ages 3-5. See page 13 for details.
AUG. 6
Date Night – Watercolour en plein air
Paint a watercolour postcard memory with your date. Artist Justine Jenkins-Crumb will be on hand to get you started; the setting and your company will provide the inspiration.
AUG. 6
6:30-9:30pm. Dive into the world of artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), whose work continues to inspire the world. Working with techniques used by Kahlo, instructor Lorraine Shulba will guide as you paint your own delicious masterpiece. Create a rich, juicy work to take home and enjoy! $55+ $40 supply fee. #0806LS Adult Education
Family Focus
Ages 7-11. See page 13 for details.
AUG. 13
Oh So Boho - Bohemian Date Night
An Evening with Frida
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AUG. 10-14
Summer Camp: Survivor Games!
Special Event
Season Guide | May to December 2015
6pm till dusk. With wandering minstrels and picnicking poets, the Garden celebrates the bohemian spirit. Ignite your stroll with a performance by world travelling violinist, Cam Neufeld and percussionist extraordinaire Ahmed Al Auqaily, the tantalising bellydancing of Elvira and world-inspired street food.
Horticulture
Edible Garden
Arts/Crafts
Music
Romance
AUG. 20
Date Night – Salsa Dance Lessons
6 pm till dusk. No experience required! Members of the U of A Dance Club will teach you and your date how to salsa in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
AUG. 14
Perseids Pyjama Party
AUG. 17-21
Summer Camp: Mad Scientist!
8pm-midnight. Bring your blanket or lawn chair, wear your cozy pyjamas and look up at one of the busiest times in the night sky. Learn about stars, owls and other creatures of the night, and play fun-in-the-dark family games.
Ages 6-8. See page 13 for details.
AUG. 15
10am-4pm. Red poppies always bring smiles. Learn simple steps to draw amazing flowers and water drops on the petals. $65. #0823WW.
Kids in the Garden Family Education Program: Insects and Butterflies
10am-12pm. Spend the morning catching fascinating insects, learn all about their adaptations and life cycles. Finish with a tour of the Butterfly Showhouse. A great program for the whole family. $18.50/adult, $8/child. #FAM04
AUG. 23
Willie Wong Watercolour Course: Red Poppies in a Black Vase
AUG. 27
Date Night – Movie Night!
Gates at 6 pm, movie at dusk. It’s Movie Night – a perfect way to send out summer. Bring your blanket and settle under the stars for an outdoor big-screen experience of the visually stunning adventure, “Life of Pi”.
AUG. 29
Photographer’s Drop-in Morning
AUG. 16
Wild Mushroom Exposition
11am-4pm. The Alberta Mycological Society presents their “City of Champignons” Wild Mushroom Exposition. This “wildly” popular event will help you identify, learn, forage, taste and enjoy wild mushrooms. Free with admission, nominal charge for mushroom food samples.
7:30-10am. Capture the early light and stillness of the Garden. DBG staff photographer Paul Swanson will be on hand with tips. Drop-in fee $10, includes admission. No registration required.
AUG. 30
The Great Big Family Picnic
11am-3pm. Get your family out of the city and into the Garden. No work or chores, just outdoor quality time with your loved ones. Come for one of summer’s purest and most classic pleasures – the family picnic. Pack up the kids and a blanket and claim a spot. We’ll provide the games, crafts and natural fun.
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SEPT.
To fully savour the turning of the leaves and all the best of this bountiful season, you need to get out here.
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SEPT. 12
Fall Seed Collection
10am-3pm. Experience the gratification of collecting, cleaning, storing and sowing your own seeds. DBG Horticulturist Barry Greig will guide you in the collection and cleaning of a lovely assortment of perennials, which you will take home for spring sowing. Fee: $60. #0912BG
SEPT. 8-OCT. 27
Yoga at the Garden – Fall Session
Purify, balance and strengthen the mind and body, a workout for your soul. Previous yoga experience is an asset. Classes are held in the beautiful Ozawa Pavilion in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden. Instructor: Joyce Christian, RYT. $84 6:30pm-7:45pm (#0908AJC) or 8pm-9:15pm (#0908BJC)
SEPT. 12
Fall Mushrooms
9am-4pm. Many delicious edible mushrooms can be found in the fall and expert Mike Schulz will teach you about all the fantastic culinary delights (and their potentially dangerous look-alikes). Foray through the garden ground, then cook and sample your edible finds. $80. #0912MS
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Family Focus
Special Event
Season Guide | May to December 2015
SEPT. 13
Fall Family Festival
12:30-3:30pm. Follow the Sunflower Trail! Create your own scarecrow, build a bird feeder, make other fun fall crafts together, then enjoy a baked apple by the Grebe Pond. Order your craft kits in advance online or call 780-987-3054 ext. 2223.
Horticulture
Edible Garden
Arts/Crafts
Music
Romance
SEPT. 13
Willie Wong Waterclour Course: A River Runs Thru’It
10am-4pm. Fall trees by the river – light and shadow make the fall leaves glow. Learn to paint reflections on water. $65. #0913WW
SEPT. 19
Fall Pruning
10am-3pm. In this informative, hands-on workshop you will learn the basic techniques of pruning guided by an expert. Learn, observe, then practice outdoors in the Garden. Instructor: Len Chambers, DBG Horticulturist. $60. #0919LC
SEPT. 26
Batik on Oriental Paper
10am- 4pm. Learn the ancient art form of watercolour painting on Oriental papers and fabrics. Explore methods of using wax as a resist and a preservative to create several unique vignettes. No experience necessary. Instructor: Dianna Hanna. $60 + $35 material fee. #0926DH
SEPT. 26-27
DBG Crafters Fall Sale
SEPT. 20
Fruit Growers Festival
11am-3pm. Samples from the local fruit harvest, demonstrations, lectures, and experts on hand to answer your fruit growing questions. You’ll be amazed at what you can grow in our Zone 3 climate!
SEPT. 20
Sustainable Nutrition & the Power of Fermentation
Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 1-4pm. Handmade crafts, dried flower arrangements, potpourri, skin care, soaps, pressed flowers, candles and more. Proceeds support projects and programs at the Garden.
SEPT. 27
Willie Wong Watercolour Course: Rusty Old Car
10am-4pm. A delightful sight on the prairie. The combination of ultramarine blue and burnt sienna gives the rusty car a romantic look. $65. #0927WW
10am-3pm. Learn practical skills to enhance the flavour and nutrient availability in foods in this hands-on class with Holistic Nutritionist Jana Sacco. Learn about the replenishing power of probiotics found in fermented food, the secret lives of microorganisms and how to prepare foods that will cultivate your internal eco-system! $70 includes supplies. #0920JS
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OCT.
It’s the season of golden leaves, busy squirrels and tucking the Garden in for the fall. Don’t miss your chance to get out here.
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OCT. 17 & 18
Soapstone Carving Club: Open Carving Session
OCT. 1
Heart Yoga & Raw Chocolate Workshop
7-9pm. Awaken your taste buds to handmade, organic, raw cacao formulated to stimulate and calm the heart. Enjoy a lovely yoga sequence themed for the heart. All levels welcome. Instructor: Lacie Cosgrove. $35. #1001LG
OCT. 3
Pruning for Fruit Production, Pest and Disease Control
10am-3pm. Learn tips and tricks of pruning to promote fruit production in young and old trees, the importance of resting years, as well as pruning multi-stemmed fruit plants and how to prune for pest and disease control. Instructor: Sherrie Benson, DBG Horticulturist. $60. #1003SB
10am-4pm. For soapstone carvers who want to avoid making a mess in their home: come to the Garden and enjoy studio space to create with other carvers. Beginners welcome, with many experienced carvers to help you get started on your first piece. $45/ weekend session or $25/ single day drop in session. #STC04.
OCT. 24
NEW! Castile Soapmaking
1-5pm. Learn the art and science behind castile soapmaking with Amy Beaith of PLANTiful. Everything is supplied for you to make natural cold-process castile soaps using local ingredients, herbs and essential oils. Take home recipes and one of everything you make in class. Makes a great gift! $75. #1024AB
OCT. 25
Willie Wong Watercolour Course: Winter Wonderland
10am-4pm. Snow covered rocks by a stream; the blue and white bring serenity to this quiet foothills winter scene. $65. #1025WW
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Family Focus
Special Event
Season Guide | May to December 2015
Horticulture
Edible Garden
Arts/Crafts
Music
Romance
NOV.
The snow arrives to stay awhile; northern plants are dormant. It’s time to turn inward, to make and to restore, and to plan for the coming of winter.
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NOV. 24 OR 26
Glass Blowing
NOV. 3-DEC. 15
Yoga at the Garden – Winter Session
Purify, balance and strengthen the mind and body. Previous yoga experience is an asset. Classes held in the beautiful Ozawa Pavilion in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden. Instructor: Joyce Christian, RYT. $84 6:30pm-7:45pm (#1103AJC) or 8pm-9:15pm (#1103BJC)
6:30-10pm. Make small blown glass balls, hang them on a tree or keep them in a vase. No experience necessary. Classes are held at Bissett Stained Glass in Edmonton. $65 + approx. $75 materials/tool rental fee. #1124BSG (Nov. 24) or #1126BSG (Nov. 26)
NOV. 4
Winter Nights – Fused Glass Plate
6:30-9pm. Capture the sparkling snow in the starlight in this gorgeous fused glass plate project. Explore the use of dichroic and iridized glass to add a Northern lights shimmer. Class is held at Bissett Stained Glass in Edmonton. $40 + $55 supply/firing fee. #1104BSG
NOV. 7
NEW! Natural Skincare
9:30am-12pm. Learn how to make your own natural skincare products using ingredients such as beeswax, honey and wildflowers. Take home recipes and one of everything you make in class, including facial & body scrubs, salves and more. All ingredients supplied. Instructor: Amy Beaith of PLANTiful. $60. #1107AB
NOV. 27-29
DBG Crafters Christmas Sale
Fri., 1-4pm, Sat., 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-4pm. This is the place to go for beautiful handmade wreaths, swags, table centerpieces, pot stuffers, ornaments and gift items. Proceeds support projects and programs at the Garden.
NOV. 28 & 29
Soapstone Carving Club: Open Carving
10am-4pm. Enjoy studio space and time to create with other carvers. Beginners welcome, with many experienced carvers to help you get started on your first piece. $45/weekend session or $25/single day drop in session. #STC05. Devonian Botanic Garden | devonian.ualberta.ca
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Why Become a Friend? In addition to knowing that your membership helps to keep the Garden growing, you will enjoy the following benefits: • Free admission to the Garden (excludes some special events) • Discounted or first-in-line tickets to select Garden events • 2 for 1 admission coupon • Special Friends events held throughout the year
Discounts on: • Shop in the Garden giftwear & Crafters Workshop purchases • Plant Sale Opening Weekend • Edmonton Horticultural Society memberships 780-221-6467 info@friends-devonianbotanicgarden.org www. friends-devonianbotanicgarden.org facebook.com/FriendsOfTheDevonianBotanicGarden
CRAFTERS’ ASSOCIATION
The DBG Crafters’ Association is a diverse group of volunteers who create floral arts and crafts for sale, in support of the Garden. Visit us in our workshop to see what we are creating!
GET INVOLVED!
To volunteer for the DBG Crafters, call 780-987-3054 ext. 2225
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Season Guide | May to December 2015
Open Tues.-Fri. 10-2 during the Garden’s open season. Fall Sale: Sept. 26-27 Christmas Sale: Nov. 27-29
EDUCATION COURSE INDEX ADULT EDUCATION COURSES Landscape and Horticulture Courses Master Gardener Certificate Program Sep. 2, 2015-Apr. 20, 2016
Horticulture
Apr. 30 & May 21 May 6, 13 & 20 May 23 May 30 June 14 June 27 July 5 July 19 Sept. 12 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Oct. 3
Application Deadline Aug. 1
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Grow Your Own Window Box Salsa Garden............ Course #0430JJ............. Page 6 Grow Your Own Bonsai................................................ Course #0506LD.......... Page 7 Spring Mushrooms........................................................ Course #0523MS......... Page 7 Introduction to Pest Management.............................. Course #0530SB........... Page 8 Introduction to Beekeeping......................................... Course ##0509PM....... Page 10 Summer Mushrooms..................................................... Course #0627MS......... Page 12 NEW! Medicinal Plant Walk....................................... Course #0705RR.......... Page 15 NEW! Wildcrafting....................................................... Course #0719JS............ Page 15 Fall Mushrooms.............................................................. Course #0912MS......... Page 20 Fall Seed Collection....................................................... Course #0912BG......... Page 20 Fall Pruning..................................................................... Course #0919LC.......... Page 21 Pruning for Fruit Production, Pest and Disease Control.............................................. Course #1003SB........... Page 22
PNPDC Professional Courses May 28 & 29 June 11 & 12
Introduction to Alberta Mosses.................................. Course #0528PNP....... Page 8 Introduction to Peatland Mosses of Alberta............. Course #0604PNP....... Page 10
Visual Arts Willie Wong Watercolour Courses May 31 June 14 June 28 July 12 July 26 Aug. 9 Aug. 23 Sept. 13 Sept. 27 Oct. 25
Geranium and Gardening Tools................................. Course #0531WW....... Page 8 Big Format Birch Trees................................................. Course #0614WW....... Page 10 European Back Alley...................................................... Course #0628WW....... Page 12 Midday Sun..................................................................... Course #0712WW....... Page 15 Canola Field.................................................................... Course #0726WW....... Page 16 Sunlit Country Road..................................................... Course #0809WW....... Page 18 Red Poppies in a Black Vase......................................... Course #0823WW....... Page 19 A River Runs Thru’ It..................................................... Course #0913WW....... Page 20 Rusty Old Car................................................................. Course #0927WW....... Page 21 Winter Wonderland....................................................... Course #1025WW....... Page 22
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Painting & Mixed Media May 2 May 30 June 6 June 12 & 13 July 5 Aug. 6 Sept. 26
‘Day at the Garden’ in Soft Pastels.............................. Course #0502DS.......... Page 6 NEW! Palette Knife Painting in Acrylic.................... Course #0509DH......... Page 8 NEW! Majestic Mountains in Acrylic....................... Course #0606DH......... Page 9 Soapstone Carving for Beginners............................... Course #STC03............ Page 10 NEW! Mixed Media ARTIfacts.................................. Course #0705RP.......... Page 14 NEW! An Evening with Frida..................................... Course #0806LS........... Page 18 Batik on Oriental Paper................................................ Course #0926DH......... Page 21
Writing and Photography June 13-14 June 20 July 25 Aug. 29
NEW! The Blank Page: The Act and Art of Writing...... Course #0613ES........... Page 10 Photographer’s Drop-in Morning............................... No registration.............. Page 11 Photographer’s Drop-in Morning............................... No registration.............. Page 16 Photographer’s Drop-in Morning............................... No registration.............. Page 19
Crafts and DIY Projects May 1 & 2 May 12 & 19 May 23 June 4 July 19 July 30 Oct. 17 & 18 Oct. 24 Nov. 24 or 26 Nov. 28 & 29
Bent Willow Garden Arbour........................................ Course #0605PD.......... Page 6 Garden Stone with Glass.............................................. Course #0512BSG....... Page 7 Birds on a Branch – Fused Glass Plate....................... Course #0523BSG....... Page 7 NEW! Chickens 101..................................................... Course #0604RC.......... Page 9 NEW! Porcupine Quill on Bark.................................. Course #0719MJ......... Page 15 NEW! How to Get the Most from Your Herbs........ Course #0730JS............ Page 16 Soapstone Carving Club: Open Carving Session... Course #STC04............ Page 22 NEW! Castile Soapmaking.......................................... Course #1024AB.......... Page 22 Glass Blowing.................................................................. Course #1124 BSG ............................................................................................ or #1125 BSG................ Page 23 Soapstone Carving Club: Open Carving Session... Course #STC05............ Page 23
Holistic Health June 13 Sept. 8-Oct. 27 Sept. 20 Oct. 1 Nov. 3-Dec. 15
NEW! Green School for Grownups........................... Course #0613DB......... Page 10 Yoga – Fall Session Early Class.................................... Course #0908AJC........ Page 20 Yoga – Fall Session Late Class..................................... Course #0908BJC........ Page 20 NEW! Sustainable Nutrition and the Power of Fermentation................................................. Course #0920JS............ Page 21 Heart Yoga & Raw Chocolate Workshop.................. Course #1001LG.......... Page 22 Yoga – Winter Session Early Class.............................. Course #1103AJC........ Page 23 Yoga – Winter Session Late Class............................... Course #1103BJC........ Page 23
CHILDREN’S & FAMILY PROGRAMS Kids in the Garden Family Education Programs May 23 June 20 July 18 Aug. 15
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Register for Children’s and Family Programs online or call 780-987-3054 ext 2226
Ponds and Frogs............................................................. Course #FAM01........... Page 8 Insects and Butterflies................................................... Course # FAM03.......... Page 11 Ponds and Frogs............................................................. Course #FAM02........... Page 15 Insects and Butterflies................................................... Course #FAM04........... Page 19
Season Guide | May to December 2015
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Date Night at the Garden
Food. Art. Music. Games. A different pleasure every week. Every Thursday June through August, 6 pm till dusk.
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