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A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Don Valley neighbourhoods.

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two gardening events

Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO

Feb. 22: Two free gardening events at Toronto Botanical Garden

February 8, 2020February 5, 2020 Streeter staff Garden Ontario, Lawrence Avenue East, Ontario Horticultural Association, seeds, Toronto Botanical Garden

Two gardening events for the price (free!) of one. Toronto Botanical Garden is hosting two garden events on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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THINGS TO DO Tours

Tuesdays, Saturdays: Explore Wilket Creek Ravine

July 30, 2019June 15, 2019 Streeter staff Toronto Botanical Garden, walking tour, Wilket Creek

The Wilket Creek Ravine Tour explores the tributary of the Don River that lies to the west of Toronto Botanical Garden on Tuesdays and some Saturdays.

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THINGS TO DO Tours

Tuesdays, Saturdays: Explore Wilket Creek Ravine

June 25, 2019June 15, 2019 Streeter staff Toronto Botanical Garden, walking tour, Wilket Creek

The Wilket Creek Ravine Tour explores the tributary of the Don River that lies to the west of Toronto Botanical Garden on Tuesdays and some Saturdays.

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THINGS TO DO Tours

Tuesdays, Saturdays: Explore Wilket Creek Ravine

June 1, 2019June 15, 2019 Streeter staff Toronto Botanical Garden, walking tour, Wilket Creek

The Wilket Creek Ravine Tour explores the tributary of the Don River that lies to the west of Toronto Botanical Garden on Tuesdays and some Saturdays.

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Gerson honoured at levee

Former trustee Gershon presented with citizenship award

January 23, 2019January 25, 2019 Rodger Burnside Gerri Gershon, Kathleen Wynne, Lawrence Avenue West, Rob Oliphant, Toronto Botanical Garden, York Mills Collegiate

Gerri Gershon, who served as public school trustee for 33 years, received the Award for Citizenship at Don Valley West’s New Year’s Levee.

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For Kids THINGS TO DO

Mondays: Story time at Toronto Botanical Garden

October 8, 2018 Streeter staff Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto Botanical Garden

Mondays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. is time for nature stories and songs at the Weston Family Library, Toronto Botanical Garden
777 Lawrence Ave. E.

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Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

Aug. 3–Sept. 30: ZimSculpt exhibit at Toronto Botanical

July 27, 2018January 27, 2019 Streeter staff art show, Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto Botanical Garden

The ZimSculpt art exhibit will be on display at the Toronto Botanical Gardens at 777 Lawrence Ave. E. from Aug. 3 to Sept. 30.

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Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

July 5–Aug. 23: Summer music series at Toronto Botanical Gardens

July 1, 2018January 27, 2019 Streeter staff Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto Botanical Garden

The Edwards summer music series will take place Thursdays at 7 p.m. from July 5 to Aug. 23 at the Toronto Botanical Gardens at 777 Lawrence Ave. E.

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How to design your own home garden

May 9, 2014June 8, 2014 Eric Emin Wood Paul Zammit, Toronto Botanical Garden

When the UK’s John Brookes visited the Toronto Botanical Garden recently, it was a rare opportunity for midtown gardeners to learn from one of the world’s garden experts.

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Botanical Garden is one of Ward 25’s true gems

February 6, 2013 Town Crier staff Jaye Robinson, Toronto Botanical Garden, Ward 25

A Town Crier Community Column

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Gardens seek more city funding

October 14, 2012 Town Crier staff Aldona Satterthwaite, Toronto Botanical Garden

$135,000 more needed to keep services, Toronto Botanical Garden says

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Spring is a reminder of the environment

April 13, 2012 Town Crier staff Don Valley West, environment, Environment Days, Jaye Robinson, spring, Toronto Atmospheric Fund, Toronto Botanical Garden, Toronto Environment Office

After an unusually mild winter, spring is officially here. With the opportunity to spend time outdoors in Toronto’s wonderful parks

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Seminar on bees a honey of a course

July 13, 2011 Town Crier staff Beekeeping, bees, Ecology, environment, Toronto Beekeeper's Co-operative, Toronto Botanical Garden, Urban Beekeeping Ser

Participants learn about our threatened friends

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Ward 25 has plenty to do over the summer months

June 8, 2011 Town Crier staff Don Valley West, Jaye Robinson, summer activities, Toronto Botanical Garden

With the summer months upon us and the first signs of truly warm weather slowly beginning to show, it’s an

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