Maple Magic at the Bradley Museum
Mar. 13 - 21, weekdays 12 - 4pm, weekends 10 - 4pm
Discover the magical process of transforming sunshine into maple syrup. Pancakes daily (not included in admission), demos, guided tours, kids crafts and more.
Admission $6.19 Adults; $4.05 Students; $2.25 children, $16.25 Family (+tax).
Location: 1620 Orr Rd. More info, call 905-615-4860.
Myths, Legends and Other Stories from the Earth
Mar. 20, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Join Credit Valley Conservation's Stephanie Pearson on a hike as she shares stories from a variety of cultures that shed new light on some familiar plants and animals.
Meet at the main parking lot. Free Admission.
Location: The Riverwood Conservancy
More info: Madeha Khalid, 905-279-5878 or info@theriverwoodconservancy.org
Spring Bulb Show Celtic Spring
Mar. 19 - 29
"A taste of Spring before it arrives outdoors!"
Indoor bulb show featuring forced bulbs, flowering branches and pansies.
FREE admission.
Location: Gage Park Green House, Hamilton
Sheridan Nurseries -
Learning Sessions (Free)
Mar. 24, 2:00pm - Spring Pruning
Mar. 27, 10:00am - Spring Pruning
Pre-registration required.
Locations: 606 Southdown Rd., 905-822-0251
2069 Burnhamthorpe Rd. E., 905-624-3722
Tea with Charles Sousa, MPP Mississauga South
Mar. 30, 2 - 4 pm
Join Charles to discuss seniors’ issues.
Location: Cawthra Estates, 1507 Cawthra Rd.
Soil Fertility In Your Garden - Workshop
Mar. 30, 7 - 9 p.m.
Learn how to assess your soil quality, organic strategies for improvement, and more. FREE admission. Pre-registration required.
EcoSource, 161 Lakeshore Road West, Clark Hall, 2nd Flr
More info: 905-274-6222 or communitygardens@ecosource.ca
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Sheridan Nurseries
Workshop ($45, materials included)
Apr. 1, 10:30am - Easter Centerpiece
Apr. 10, 1pm - Outdoor Spring Container Insert
At the Southdown location. Pre-registration required.
Little Diggers Club ($12 membership + $4 / class)
Apr. 10 - Grow Your Own Strawberries
Both locations. Pre-registration required.
606 Southdown Rd., 905-822-0251
2069 Burnhamthorpe Rd. E., 905-624-3722
GET DIRTY! Workshop @ TBG
Apr. 17, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Spring Crops & Veggie Garden Designs with Ken Brown, Jeff Mason, Sandra Pella and Paul Zammit. Take-home container with different lettuces, chard, peas and more. Take lunch. Fee: Public $75, Members $70
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave East. 416-397-1340
Bus Trips for Seniors
Apr. 29 First Taste of Spring at the Millcroft Inn, Alton
Cost is $79 and includes lunch.
May 11 “Kiss Me Kate” at the Festival Theatre, Stratford
Cost is $130 and includes lunch
Organized by the Mississauga Seniors Centre, 1389 Cawthra Rd. For Centre members only, but you may join. Annual membership is $24.
More info: 905-615-4810
Earth Day
Apr. 22
Garden Show @ RBG
April 23 - 25
Fri & Sat 10am - 8pm; Sun 10am - 6pm
Topics include sustainable gardens, building a meadow, and the evolution of trees. Demos, new perennial introductions, plant vendors, master gardeners. Learn how to prune lilacs, care for orchids and more.
Admission: $12.50 Adult, $9.50 Seniors 65+
Location: RBG Centre, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington.
