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Happening at the Garden
The Garden hosts many events throughout the year, including workshops, guided walks and tours, openings, plant sales, and much more. Follow us on social media or become a Member to stay up to date!
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Summer & Fall 2023
Summer Artists in Residence
City of Fredericton Art & Culture Program
Since 2019 we have hosted Artists in Residence in July and August, through the City of Fredericton program. Read more about the City's program here.
Thank you so much to all our artists for a great summer! Check out this year's artists below:
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June 26 – July 7: Gary Crosby | https://dwcarving.com
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July 10 – 21: Shinaid Jane Grace | https://shinaid.wixsite.com/artist
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July 24 – Aug 4: Steph Kincade | www.stephkincade.com
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Aug 7 – 18: Alex Rioux | www.alexjrtheatre.squarespace.com
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Aug 21 – Sept 1: Nathan Cann | https://nattcann.com/
REGULAR TOURS
There are regular tours of the Garden on Wednesdays at 2:00 pm and Fridays at 11:00 am. The individual gardens visited and length of tours will vary from day to day. Please meet at the Resource Centre, 10 Cameron Court, 5 to 10 minutes before the start time.
Garden Tours
Check back regularly for new events!
All tours and workshops begin at the Resource Centre at 10 Cameron Court, unless otherwise indicated.
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For questions regarding accessibility, please contact us, by email at fredbotanicgarden@gmail.com or any option listed on our contacts page (link opens in a new window).
There are no upcoming special tours scheduled. Please check back soon, or get in touch with us if you are interested in leading a tour or talk!
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Special Tours & Workshops
Watch our Facebook page for any changes, or contact us at fbgaevents@gmail.com with any questions!
Garden Explorers
Garden Explorers is a nature based program where elementary age children learn about plants, bugs, and the world through fun games and activities. Every Tuesday at 2:00 pm, July 11th - August 15th.
Storytime!
Storytime is geared toward preschool age children. Come meet the resident Garden Fairy and enjoy books and songs with a nature based theme. English stories on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Histoires en Français le jeudi à 10h30.
Theatre Games
A drama based program where elementary age children will learn fundamental acting principals through fun and silly games. Fridays at 2:00 PM through the summer:
July 21st
August 4th
August 18th
Activities for Kids
For all activities:
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Participants meet outside of the Resource Centre (10 Cameron Court).
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Volunteer Activities
Volunteers like you are what make the Garden grow! Besides the scheduled events below, we are always looking for volunteers to be involved in the Garden. Contact us if you are interested in helping out.
Weeding Wednesdays
Weekly until the fall!
Every Wednesday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Meet at the Resource Centre (10 Cameron Court) a few minutes before 6 PM. Participants should bring their own garden gloves, preferred weeding implements, water bottle, and bug spray. We'll provide the weeds!
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The final Weeding Wednesday of 2023 is upon us! Join us at the Garden at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 27th.