Events
Annual General Meeting
The Fredericton Botanic Garden Association Annual General Meeting is held in late February or March.
Saturday, March 23, 2019 1 p.m.
Unitarian Fellowship, 874 York Street
Topic: Beekeeping in New Brunswick by Andrew Byers
Seedy Saturday
The Fredericton Botanic Garden hosts a Seedy Saturday event each year in March at its Resource Centre, 10 Cameron Court, off Hanwell Road. 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.
Saturday, March 2, 2019, 1 - 4 p.m.
Fredericton Botanic Garden Resource Center, 10 Cameron Court
Members: $2.00
Non-members: $4.00
Talks in the Garden
Talks in the Garden feature local experts offering engaging discussions on subjects such as home gardening, botany, ecology and nature, cooking, and decorating with plants. Talks occur approximately monthly from September through May, in the Garden’s Resource Centre.
2019 (all talks begin at 7 p.m.)
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January 31: Ecology and Conservation of Furbish's Lousewort in Canada by Dr. Graham Forbes
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February 27: The Mystery of the Disappearing Chimney Swifts by Dr. Joseph J. Nocera
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March 21: European Chafer Beetle "The Reason Your Lawn Looks Like Swiss Cheese (PPT) by Mike LaCroix
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April 16: Ticks, Tick-borne Illness and You by Steve Heard and Jim Goltz
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May 16: Enjoying, Savouring and Preserving the Pleasures of the Herb Garden by Marg Routledge
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October: Carnivorous Plants of New Brunswick by Jim Goltz
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November 27: The End of Bats in New Brunswick? by Graham Forbes
Garden Fair and Plant Sale
The Spring Fair and Plant Sale occurs yearly, usually near the end of May, in our Entrance Garden (Prospect St. entrance). We offer houseplants and garden plants for sale, including heritage tomatoes and peppers, herbs, trees, and unusual perennials. Other participants include vendors and informational displays; for example in recent years beekeepers and a meadery, chicken coops, hummingbird feeders, vermicomposting demonstrations, and much more.
Sunday, May 26, Noon - 4 p.m.
Rhododendron Walk
Brian Parker will lead our annual rhododendron tour. The tour will start at 1 p.m. on Sunday June 16 at the parking lot for our main entrance on Prospect Street. The rhododendrons are looking spectacular and Brian will talk about the collection and about how to garden with rhododendrons and azaleas.
Sunday, June 16, 1 p.m.
Weeding Wednesdays
Meet at the Resource Center. Participants should bring insect repellent, and their preferred garden gloves and weeding implements.
June 26, July 10, 24 and 31, August 7 and 21 at 6 p.m.
Artists in Residence
Student Artist-in-Residence program.
From June 3 - Aug 1, we have three student Artists-in-Residence: Courtney Ivey, Kathrine Valley, and Bryce Dutt. On Tuesdays 12-5, Weds/Thurs 3-8, and Fri/Sat 12-5, they'll be making art - photography, painting, and more - inspired by our Garden. You'll find them in the Resource Centre or out roaming the Garden's beds and trails.
City of Fredericton Artist-in-Residence program.
As part of the City of Fredericton's summer Artist-in-Residence program, two artists will be hosted by the Garden: Allison Green (July 8-19) and Kathleen Bunin (Aug 19-30).
Other Events
The Garden also hosts other events, including workshops, guided walks and tours, openings, and much more. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or become a Member, to keep up to date!