Upcoming Events

Insrtuctor: Trevor Chandler and / or Michael Wright Fee: $19 (plus HST) per person, per session. Please note these programs are non-refundable once you register and pay for them. Come, brave the cold, and see the stars! Members of the Kitchener-Waterloo Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will be setting up astronomical telescopes for private viewings. Come see winter constellations like Taurus, Gemini, and Orion, as well as star clusters, nebulae, and many other curious objects in the beautiful winter Milky Way. Later, as winter melts into spring, we may...

Instructor: Robert Pavlis Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person. Unravel the mysteries of the Orchid. Orchids are considered to be hard to grow, and a plant that only an expert should tackle. Nothing is further from the truth – they are some of the easiest house plants to grow and some will flower for 10 months non-stop. This presentation will help you understand these beautiful plants and show you how to take care of them so that they bloom year after year. View a complete list of ...

Instructor: Robert Pavlis Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person, per session or sign up for all 7 and get one free ($60 instead of $70). Please note: You must sign up for all 7 at once in a single transaction to receive the discount. Garden Fundamentals will focus on ornamental gardens including trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and grasses. You will gain a good understanding of how these plants grow and their relationship with the soil. We’ll cover lots of practical topics such as planting, maintenance, plant selection, sun/shade requirements, and Robert will give...

Date: Saturday January 31, 2026 (inclement weather date: February 1) Instructor: Candice Leyland Fee: $65 (plus HST) per person if you register before the early bird deadline of January 23, 2026. After that date the fee is $75 (plus HST) per person. Capture the quiet magic of snow-covered scenes in this cozy watercolour class. Learn how to paint frosty forests, glowing winter skies, and shimmering snow using simple techniques that bring seasonal serenity to life. Whether you're new to watercolour or looking to refine your landscape skills, this...