Memorial University Botanical Garden
2012 Calendar of Events
All dates are tentative at this time.
2012 EVENTS
MAY
GARDEN OPENING
May 1
MUN Botanical Garden is open daily,
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., May - September
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., October - November
INTERNATIONAL COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK
May 6-12
MUN Botanical Garden will host a full week of free compost talks, demonstrations, exhibits, family activities and more.
THREE CHEERS FOR COMPOSTING FAMILY PROGRAM
May 6, 10am - 4pm
Bring the family along for a special family day program celebrating composting. In addition to exhibits and information there will be compost crafts, story time, discovery trail, garden tours, face painting and nature hikes to Oxen Pond with duck feeding.
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
May 22
To be announced.
NEWFOUNDLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SPRING FLOWER SHOW
May 26, noon - 5 pm; May 27, 10 am - 4 pm
Members of the society welcome spring with a beautiful display of spring flowers. This popular annual event takes place in the display room of the Garden’s Field Centre. Free Admission.
SIGNS OF SPRING FAMILY PROGRAM
May 27, 10 am - 4 pm
Spring has arrived at MUN Botanical Garden! The snow has melted, flowers are blooming, and ducklings have made an appearance on Oxen Pond once again. A variety of crafts, stories, activities, nature hikes and excursions to Oxen Pond to feed the ducks will be provided throughout the day. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
JUNE
FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN PLANT SALE
June 2, 10 am - 12 pm
This popular annual fundraiser is sponsored by the Friends of MUN Botanical Garden. Come early for a good selection. A limited variety of garden or outdoor plants including heaths, heathers, rhododendrons and some perennials will be available. Help the Friends help support MUN Botanical Garden. Plant lists will not be available until Saturday, June 4.
SENIORS’ DAY AT MUN BOTANICAL GARDEN
Date: TBA
Free Admission, transportation, refreshments and tours are available as part of the 12th Annual Seniors’ Day at the Garden. Sponsored by the Friends of the Garden.
JULY
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS FAMILY PROGRAM
July 1, 10 am - 4 pm
A variety of Canada Day crafts, stories, activities, nature hikes and excursions to Oxen Pond to feed the ducks will be provided throughout the day. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
FLORAL ART SHOW
July 14 (Noon – 5 pm) and July 15 (10 am – 4 pm)
Floral arrangements will be on display at MUN Botanical Garden. Offered by the Floral Art Group of the Newfoundland Horticultural Society.
July 14 (Noon – 5 pm) and July 15 (10 am – 4 pm)
Floral arrangements will be on display at MUN Botanical Garden. Offered by the Floral Art Group of the Newfoundland Horticultural Society.
WADING INTO WETLANDS FAMILY PROGRAM
July 29, 10 am – 4 pm
Wetlands are home to our provincial floral emblem, the pitcher plant and a variety of fascinating critters. Get to know Newfoundland wetlands through a variety of crafts, stories, games, activities, and nature hikes. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
July 29, 10 am – 4 pm
Wetlands are home to our provincial floral emblem, the pitcher plant and a variety of fascinating critters. Get to know Newfoundland wetlands through a variety of crafts, stories, games, activities, and nature hikes. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
AUGUST
FIFTH ANNUAL ROSE SHOW AT THE GARDEN
August 4 (noon - 5 pm) and August 5 (10 am - 4 pm)
Members of the public are invited to enter their cut roses (vases provided) in the upcoming Annual Rose Show at the Garden. Bring exhibits from 10 a.m. to noon on August 4. Hosted by the John Cabot Rose Society. For information please contact Frank Smith, email fsmith[at]mun.ca
SEPTEMBER
FALL PLANT SALE
September 8, 10 am - noon
Sponsored by the Friends of MUN Botanical Garden.
Start time: 10 a.m. The sale will continue while quantities last.
Plant sale lists will be available the day of the sale. (The members-only sale will be held earlier in the week).
FALL FAMILY PROGRAMS
September 16 - November 25, 2012.
OCTOBER
KEN PROUDFOOT POTATO FESTIVAL
Date: TBA
Admission by a donation of food (or funds). All proceeds help support the Community Food Sharing Association. A full day of potato tasting, exhibits and information, children's activities, and more.
HALLOWEEN HOWL
October 27 & 28, 10 am – 3 pm
A weekend of fun for young children and their families, including crafts, stories, special Halloween hikes and much more. Children in costumes admitted free.
NOVEMBER
35th ANNUAL GARDEN AND NATURE ART EXHIBITION
Dates: TBA
An annual event intended to encourage the photography and illustration of natural things. This multi-media show has featured Newfoundland artists of all ages for over 30 years. Submissions welcome.
REMEMBRANCE DAY CLOSURE
November 11
In observance of Remembrance Day, the Botanical Garden will be closed to the public.
WINTER WOODS WALK FAMILY PROGRAM
Sunday, November 18, walks start at 10 am or 1 pm
Come celebrate the arrival of winter. Late fall at the Garden is a beautiful time of year to stroll along the woodland trails, spot wildlife (or their tracks!) and enjoy the fresh air. After the hike, warm up and relax with some hot chocolate, story time and nature crafts. An enjoyable time will be had by all. Children must be accompanied by adults.
The Calendar of Events is subject to change. Please contact the Garden to confirm. Telephone: (709) 864-8590 / Email: bgprograms[at]mun.ca / Fax: (709) 864-8596
FIFTH ANNUAL ROSE SHOW AT THE GARDEN
August 4 (noon - 5 pm) and August 5 (10 am - 4 pm)
Members of the public are invited to enter their cut roses (vases provided) in the upcoming Annual Rose Show at the Garden. Bring exhibits from 10 a.m. to noon on August 4. Hosted by the John Cabot Rose Society. For information please contact Frank Smith, email fsmith[at]mun.ca
SEPTEMBER
FALL PLANT SALE
September 8, 10 am - noon
Sponsored by the Friends of MUN Botanical Garden.
Start time: 10 a.m. The sale will continue while quantities last.
Plant sale lists will be available the day of the sale. (The members-only sale will be held earlier in the week).
FALL FAMILY PROGRAMS
September 16 - November 25, 2012.
OCTOBER
KEN PROUDFOOT POTATO FESTIVAL
Date: TBA
Admission by a donation of food (or funds). All proceeds help support the Community Food Sharing Association. A full day of potato tasting, exhibits and information, children's activities, and more.
HALLOWEEN HOWL
October 27 & 28, 10 am – 3 pm
A weekend of fun for young children and their families, including crafts, stories, special Halloween hikes and much more. Children in costumes admitted free.
NOVEMBER
35th ANNUAL GARDEN AND NATURE ART EXHIBITION
Dates: TBA
An annual event intended to encourage the photography and illustration of natural things. This multi-media show has featured Newfoundland artists of all ages for over 30 years. Submissions welcome.
REMEMBRANCE DAY CLOSURE
November 11
In observance of Remembrance Day, the Botanical Garden will be closed to the public.
WINTER WOODS WALK FAMILY PROGRAM
Sunday, November 18, walks start at 10 am or 1 pm
Come celebrate the arrival of winter. Late fall at the Garden is a beautiful time of year to stroll along the woodland trails, spot wildlife (or their tracks!) and enjoy the fresh air. After the hike, warm up and relax with some hot chocolate, story time and nature crafts. An enjoyable time will be had by all. Children must be accompanied by adults.
The Calendar of Events is subject to change. Please contact the Garden to confirm. Telephone: (709) 864-8590 / Email: bgprograms[at]mun.ca / Fax: (709) 864-8596
WEEKEND PROGRAMS 2012
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Junior Naturalist Camp Program
School Programs
Youth Group Programs
To book a tour, or inquire about the Botanical Garden's education programs, please telephone 864-8590, or email: bgprograms[at]mun.ca.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
For information on events scheduled by affiliated organizations please visit the links listed below:
Natural History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland Horticultural Society
