• Did you know the zoo has not only animals, but plants too? Learn more by taking one of our Botanical Education programs.
  • Did you know that pear trees can grow in Calgary? Learn more about trees and shrubs in one of our many botanical education courses.
  • Did you know that peonies will sulk and not bloom for several years if you move them? Learn more in one of our many botanical education courses.
 

Green Roof Boot Camps: For more information and to register please click here

The Calgary Zoo is pleased to host Green Roofs for Healthy Cities' green roof courses. Thursday, October 21st through Sunday, October 24th, 2010.

Putting the Garden to Bed

Let us help you take the mystery out of cleaning up your garden this fall. Sunday September 26

Botanical Art Series

The Zoo's gardens, with the new ENMAX Conservatory classroom, offer a perfect venue for this wonderful intergration of science and art.

Master Gardener Training Program

The Master Gardener Training Program provides gardeners with the information needed for successful gardening in the Chinook zone.
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 Gardening From Scratch - For aspiring gardeners and gardeners new to Calgary - no experience necessary
Woody Plant IDLearn the tools of plant identification. Course begins September 8, 2010More
Herbaceous Plant IDAn in-depth look at over 60 common perennials, annuals, bulbs, groundcovers and vines.  Course begins September 7, 2010More 
Putting the Garden to BedJoin us to develop your skills and plan your strategy for fall garden care.More
Crash Course in Garden DesignAt the end of another gardening season, learn to evaluate your landscape from a design perspective. October 17, 2010More
A Garden For All SeasonsJoin landscape designer Sue Gaviller as she guides you on a detailed walk of effective 'four season' plant design.More
Digging Deeper - For more experienced gardeners seeking to improve their skills - experience is an asset but not mandatory
Horticultural Therapy Certificate CourseWe are excited about making changes to this program.  Keep checking back for more details.More
Master Gardener Training ProgramAn in-depth program for gardeners in the Chinook Zone. Saturdays: November 2010 to March 2011.  More
Landscape Design CoursesLearn more about all three levels of Landscape Design, as well as our new DynaSCAPE class. More
Advanced Plant IDExpand your woody plant identification skills.  Starts September 11, 2010More 

A Growing Obsession - For anyone who loves gardens, gardening and plants - everyone is welcome
Botanical Art CoursesLearn more about our lectures, classes for beginners, and in-depth sessions.  Next Botanical Art class - September 28-30, 2010.   More
Garden Designers Through the Ages- Plant HuntersJoin gardener and artist Katherine Ylitalo for an intimate, 10 hour seminar series on historical and contemporary gardens, and the influence that plant hunters have played More
Fall Garden Tour to New York CityJoin us on what is sure to be a fascinating garden tour to one of the most interesting cities in North America. September 12 - 17, 2010.  SOLD OUTMore 
Speaker's BureauNew dates for 2010 coming soon.More