Events

 

Annual General Meeting

The Fredericton Botanic Garden Association Annual General Meeting is held in late February or March.

 

Seedy Saturday

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. 

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Plant Sale

The Spring Fair and Plant Sale occurs yearly, usually near the end of May.  We offer houseplants and garden plants for sale, including heritage tomatoes and peppers, herbs, trees, and unusual perennials. 

2023 Plant Sale - 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 2022

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

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June 12, 2 pm - Rhododendron Tour

 

July 17, 2 pm - Day Lily Garden with Heather Connors-Dunphy

 

August 7, 2 pm - New Brunswick Literature Garden with Stephen Heard

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August 28, 2 pm - Pollinator Garden with Amy Parachnowitsch (NOTE NEW DATE)

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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 Andrea at fredbotanicgarden@gmail.com

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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.

May 4 - September 28, 2022, 6 pm - 8 pm

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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.

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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 2021 artists.

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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!

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