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Opening Day
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
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Kodomo-no-hi (Japanese Children's Day)
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Celebrate Japanese Children’s Day! Giant carp streamers in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden, crafts, activities and fun for the whole family. (more...) |
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Japanese Tea Cermony
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the Ozawa Pavilion teahouse, overlooking the beautiful Kurimoto Japanese Garden. (more...) |
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Guided Tours of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden
Sunday, May 5, 2013
A fascinating look at the history and symbolism behind the landscape features and structures in the renowned Kurimoto Japanese Garden. (more...) |
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Half-Price Admission Day
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 |
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DBG Plant Sale
Saturday, May 11, 2013 - Opening Day
Don’t miss out on an interesting selection of hardy perennials, culinary herbs, indoor plants, and more at very reasonable prices. (more...)
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Mother's Day Tea
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Mother’s Day in a spring garden with strawberry shortcake, live music, and a gift for every mom from our Garden to hers. Book your tickets early for this popular event. (more...) |
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Butterfly Day
Sunday, May 26, 2013
It’s all about butterflies at this family event! Crafts, activities, bug and butterfly catching and more! Dress up as your favorite bug or butterfly and join in the fun. (more...) |
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Chigiri-e Torn Paper Art Show
Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2, 2013
Tiny pieced of delicate coloured tissue are used to create beautiful works that look like brush and paintwork in this Japanese art form. (more...) |
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Kurimoto Japanese Garden Spring Festival
Sunday, June 2, 2013
A celebration of Japanese culture. Martial arts demonstrations, art displays, dance and music performances, children’s activities, tea ceremonies, antique sword displays, Japanese food, Taiko drummers. (more...) |
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the Ozawa Pavilion teahouse, overlooking the beautiful Kurimoto Japanese Garden. (more...) |
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Seniors’ Week at the Garden
Monday, June 3 – Friday, June 7, 2013
In celebration of Alberta Seniors’ Week, we’re offering half-price admission to our visitors age 65 and over, along with complimentary refreshments. On Thursday, June 6, don’t miss Seniors’ Date Night.
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Date Night
Thursday, June 6, 6 pm till dusk
Bring your partner or your pals to Seniors' Date Night, with a prime rib dinner special and live music with Brothers 2+1 at The Birch Patio. (more…) |
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Half-Price Admission Day
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 |
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Date Night
Thursday, June 13, 6 pm till dusk
A taste of Opera! A tasting menu from The Birch Patio and a sampling of live opera, to whet your appetite for the Opera al Fresco event on June 21. (more…) |
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Pride Night
Friday, June 14, 6 pm till dusk
In celebration of Pride Week, the Devonian Garden is holding a special Pride Night event. (more...) |
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5th Annual Rhubarb Day
Sunday, June 16, 2013
A tribute to the not-so-humble rhubarb! Celebrate one of the most useful culinary gifts of the garden with samples of rhubarb treats and fruit wine and tours of the fabulous Herb Garden. (more...) |
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Date Night
Thursday, June 20, 6 pm till dusk
A free dance lesson with the U of A Dance Club and a dinner special at The Birch Patio. (more…) |
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Opera al Fresco
Friday, June 21, 2013
A mid-summer’s eve stroll through the Garden, with stops along the way for hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and enchanting performances from Edmonton Opera performers. (more...) |
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Date Night
Thursday, June 27, 6 pm till dusk
A long-table dinner presented by The Birch Patio - an al fresco dining experience in a gorgeous setting. (more…) |
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Canada Day Celebration
Monday, July 1, 2013
Celebrate Canada Day in one of the prettiest settings around! Live music, face-painting and fun for the kids and cake for all! Order a picnic basket (more...)
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Half-Price Admission Day
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 |
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Date Night
Thursday, July 4, 6 pm till dusk
All your summer favorites at The Birch Patio - popcorn, caramel apples, burgers, hot dogs and ice cream sundaes. (more…) |
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Martagon Lily Show
Saturday, July 6 - Sunday, July 7, 2013
View the subtle shadings and stunning collage of colours from cut stems of locally grown Martagon Lilies in this judged flower show. (more...) |
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the Ozawa Pavilion teahouse, overlooking the beautiful Kurimoto Japanese Garden. (more...) |
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Guided Tours of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden
Sunday, July 7, 2013
A fascinating look at the history and symbolism behind the landscape features and structures in the renowned Kurimoto Japanese Garden. (more...) |
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Date Night
Thursday, July 11, 6 pm till dusk
An Italian feast at the Birch Patio, and a hands-on pasta-making seminar. Ciao bella! (more…) |
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Rose Day
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Everything’s coming up roses at the Devonian Botanic Garden! Guided tours of the Garden’s extensive hardy rose collection, informative talks, rose hip tea, DBG roses for sale. (more...) |
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High Tea at the Garden
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Tiered trays of dainty sandwiches, pastries and fruit, and of course, tea, at the Pine Pavilion, right next door to the Rose Day activities.
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Date Night
Thursday, July 18, 6 pm till dusk
A Japanese menu from The Birch Patio and a mini-drumming workshop on very big Taiko drums. Be still thy beating heart. (more…) |
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Rooted: Perspectives on the Natural World
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Artists share their unique and varied vision of the natural world in an outdoor art exhibit and sale at the Devonian Botanic Garden. (more…) |
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Date Night
Thursday, July 25, 6 pm till dusk
Learn some steps from the U of A Dance Club and fuel up with a dinner special at The Birch Patio. (more…) |
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Date Night
Thursday, August 1, 6 pm till dusk
It's Summer in Paris with a long-table dinner from The Birch Patio, croquet and other delights. Oooh la la! (more…)
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Parkland County Art Show
Friday, Aug 2 - Monday Aug 5, 2013
Exhibition and sale by members of the Parkland Art Club. Come and meet the artists! (more...) |
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Devon Pottery Guild Show
Saturday, Aug 3 - Sunday, Aug 4, 2013
An exhibition and sale by members of the Devon Pottery Guild. Come and meet the potters! (more...) |
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Half-Price Admission Day
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2013 |
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Date Night
Thursday, August 8, 6 pm till dusk
Order a picnic from The Birch Patio, take in some live music, and love summer. (more…) |
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the Ozawa Pavilion teahouse, overlooking the beautiful Kurimoto Japanese Garden. (more...) |
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Guided Tours of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden
Sunday, August 11, 2013
A fascinating look at the history and symbolism behind the landscape features and structures in the renowned Kurimoto Japanese Garden. (more...) |
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Date Night
Thursday, August 15, 6 pm till dusk
Stay tuned for details. (more…) |
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Perseids Pyjama Party
Friday, August 16, 2013
Bring your pillows, blankets, flashlights and lawnchairs and sit back to enjoy one of the busiest times in the night sky. Popcorn, bedtime stories and twilight family games are part of the fun. (more...) |
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Wild Mushroom Exposition
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Everything you want to know about wild mushrooms. Displays of specimens, experts on hand to help you identify your samples, mushroom food tastings, and a guided mushroom walk through the Garden. (more...) |
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Date Night - Movie Night
Thursday, August 29, 2013
A perfect way to enjoy the lingering moments of summer. The culminating event of our 2013 Date Night series - an outdoor movie under the stars. Proceeds from Movie Night support the DBG Green School Program. (more...)
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Half-Price Admission Day
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 |
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Fall Family Festival
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Fun, crafts and games for the whole family in the splendor of the fall Garden. Build your own scarecrow or bird house, make a dried fall flower arrangement, bake an apple by the Grebe Pond. (more...) |
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Fruit Grower's Festival
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Sample and learn about the abundance of fruits that can be grown right here in Alberta! (more...) |
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DBG Crafters Fall Sale
Saturday, September 28 - Sunday September 29, 2013
Handmade crafts from the bounty of the fall Garden. Proceeds support programs and special projects at the Garden. (more...) |
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DBG Crafters Christmas Sale
Friday, November 22 - Sunday, November 24, 2013
This is the place to go for wreaths, centerpieces, unique gifts and seasonal handmade crafts from the bounty of the Garden. Proceeds support programs and special projects at the Garden. (more...) |
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Luminaria
Saturday, December 7 - Sunday December 8, 2013
The simplicity of light. Cider by the bonfires, strolling carolers, Snow Sprites. Thousands of candles and millions of stars. (more...) |