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Events

 

Annual General Meeting

The Fredericton Botanic Garden Association Annual General Meeting was held on March 25th, at 1:00 pm, in Room 22 of Bailey Hall, on the UNB Campus. Read the Annual Report here.

 

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.

2023 City of Fredericton Artist-in-Residence program.  

Since 2019 we have hosted Artists in Residence in July and August, through the City of Fredericton program.

We're thrilled about the 2023 line-up and think you will be, too!  Check out the links to their social media (below) to learn more about them.

June 26-July 7: Gary Crosby https://dwcarving.com

July 10 – 21: Shinaid Jane Grace https://shinaid.wixsite.com/artist

July 24 – Aug 4: Steph Kincade www.stephkincade.com

Aug 7 – 18: Alex Rioux www.alexjrtheatre.squarespace.com

Aug 21 – Sept 1: Nathan Cann https://nattcann.com/

 

Garden Tours 2023 - Dates Coming Soon!

Garden tours are free to Botanic Garden members and $5/person for non-members. Email fredbotanicgarden@gmail.com to register.

 

Rock and Crevice Garden Tour with Steve Stehouwer

Rhododendron Tour

 

Daylily Garden with Heather Connors-Dunphy

Pollinator Garden with Yedra Garcia Garcia (NOTE NEW DATE)

New Brunswick Literature Garden with Stephen Heard, Word Feast, and poets Jane Tims and Jordan Tretheway

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

Garden Explorers

Mondays 2 pm, July 17 - August 21

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 20 - August 31

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.

Other Events

The Garden also hosts other events, including workshops, guided walks and tours, openings, and much more. Follow us on Facebook, InstagramTwitter, or become a Member to keep up to date!

Talks
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