Gardening Events – May 2026:
- Royal Botanical Gardens It is peak bloom season at the Arboretum at RBG! The cherry trees are blooming now, with the magnolias almost ready. Later in May the lilacs will be at their peak. Plan an outing to admire the beauty. Royal Botanical Gardens Arboretum, 16 Old Guelph Rd, Hamilton ON. End of April to Late May. Free entry. Parking fee. Reservations required weekends May 9 to 24, 2026.
- Blooming Boulevards online webinars 2026 webinar presentations for individuals continue this month. Pre-registration is required.
- Create a Native Woodland Garden Saturday May 9 | 10 to 11am. $5
- Pollinator-friendly Container Gardens Saturday June 6 | 10 to 11am. $5
- The Riverwood Conservancy is holding numerous events this month. Pre-registration is required.
- Native Plant Sale Saturday May 2 | 10am to 4pm FREE
- Birding with the Expert Saturdays May 2 to June 27 | 8 to 10am $5
- Osprey on the Rise with Dave Taylor Monday May 4 | 7pm $5
- Qi Gong in Nature Thursday May 7 | 5pm $10
- Reflection in the Woods: Mother’s Day Weekend Edition Saturday May 9 | 1:30pm $55
- Forest Bathing: Rooted in Mother Earth Sunday May 10 | 10am $15
- Yoga in Nature Saturdays May 23 to October 17 | 10am $10 per session
- Astronomy Night Tuesday May 26 | 9pm $10
- Clever Creatures Thursday May 28 | 4:30pm $5
- University of Guelph Arboretum (register in advance)
- Stargazing (in-person) Thursday May 28 | 9:00 to 11:00 pm $19
- In the Field: Spring Wildflowers Workshop Friday May 1 | 1 to 6pm $90
- Botanical Sketching Workshop Saturday May 23 | 1 to 4pm $55
- Plein Air Watercolour Workshop Sunday May 24 | 9am to noon $65
- Spring Birdwatching Hike Thursday May 28 or Friday May 29 | 8 to 10am $12
- Brad Butt is hosting a drop-in open house at Terry Wilson’s Little Village Terry will be offering tours and sharing stories about the Little Village. Feel free to dress in 19th century clothing, to honour the history of Meadowvale Village. 7091 Pond Street in Meadowvale Village. Saturday May 9 | 10am to noon FREE
