Violet Sponsor

Le Jardin Botanique de
Botanic Garden
Fredericton
Events
Annual General Meeting
The Fredericton Botanic Garden Association Annual General Meeting will be held on March 25th, at 1:00 pm, in Room 22 of Bailey Hall, on the UNB Campus.l
Seedy Saturday Cancelled for 2023
Please check back with us, early in 2024. The Fredericton Botanic Garden hosts a Seedy Saturday event each year. Traditionally held in March, Seedy Saturday is an event for the sharing of seeds. If you have some bring them in labelled, and swap them for an array of seeds provided by others.
Talks from the Garden
Presentations on gardening typically held monthly November-May.
Plant Sale
The Spring Plant Sale is an annual event, at which we offer houseplants and garden plants for sale, including heritage tomatoes and peppers, herbs, trees, and unusual perennials. The 2023 Plant Sale will take place the last week of May and include online pre-orders as well as an in-person sales. Pre-orders will begin May 23 with pick ups May 25 and 26. In-person sales will take place May 27, 10 am-2pm and May 28, 12 noon-4 pm.
Garden Tours 2023 - Dates Coming Soon!
These were our 2022 Offerings:
Garden tours are free to Botanic Garden members and $5/person for non-members. Email fredbotanicgarden@gmail.com to register.
June 9, 6:30 pm - Rock and Crevice Garden Tour with Steve Stehouwer
June 12, 2 pm - Rhododendron Tour
July 17, 2 pm - Day Lily Garden with Heather Connors-Dunphy
August 28, 2 pm - Pollinator Garden with Yedra Garcia Garcia (NOTE NEW DATE)
September 25, 2 pm - New Brunswick Literature Garden with Stephen Heard, Word Feast, and poets Jane Tims and Jordan Tretheway
Garden Blooms Tours with Kat
Wednesdays, 10 am, July 20 - August 24
Woodland Trails Tours with Kat
Fridays, 10 am, July 22 - August 26
To arrange a private tour for a group or classroom, please contact fredbotanicgarden@gmail.com
Weeding Wednesdays
Meet at the Resource Center. Participants should bring their own garden gloves and preferred weeding implements. There are opportunities to help garden outside of Weeding Wednesday, please contact us to arrange a time that works best for you.
Children's Activities
Science East provides Pop-Up Science in the Garden on the teenth Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 am throughout the year.
Garden Explorers
Mondays 2 pm, July 18 - August 22
Come explore the gardens with a fun activity and a take-home craft.
For caregivers and children ages 5-11.
Meet at the Discovery Shed, 10 Cameron Court.
Stories in the Garden
Thursdays 10 am, July 21 - September 1
Join us in the garden for storytime followed by a garden-themed activity.
For caregivers and children ages 3-6.
Meet at the Discovery Shed, 10 Cameron Court.
City of Fredericton Artist-in-Residence program.
Since 2019 we have hosted Artists in Residence through the City of Fredericton program in July and August. More information about the 2023 artists, coming soon.
Other Events
The Garden also hosts other events, including workshops, guided walks and tours, openings, and much more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or become a Member to keep up to date!