Ontario Nature at Toronto Botanical Gardens

Join Ontario Nature for a special summer evening at the beautiful Toronto Botanical Gardens.

Enjoy an after-hours stroll through the gardens, connect with fellow nature enthusiasts, and hear from Ontario Nature's Executive Director, Andrés Jiménez Monge, to learn more about the impact of your support. Tony Morris, Conservation Policy and Campaigns Director, will share an exciting update about our work expanding ecological corridors across the province. You will also hear from Aaron Jones, member of Garden River First Nation, during his talk, Creating an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area Through Partnership and Collaboration.

Following a guided walk through the gardens, guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and conversation with fellow nature enthusiasts.

Date: Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto

Evening Agenda
6:00 p.m. – Arrival, light bites and garden refreshments
6:00 p.m. – Guided stroll through the gardens 
6:45 p.m. – Remarks and conversation with Andrés Jiménez Monge Executive Director, Tony Morris, Conservation Policy and Campaigns Director, and Aaron Jones, Team Lead, Guardians Unit and member of Garden River First Nation
7:45 p.m. – Cocktails, light bites, and connecting
9:00 p.m. – Event concludes

Garden Tour: We are grateful to Toronto Master Gardeners and Toronto Botanical Gardens for sharing complimentary tours led by experienced guides. The tours have limited space and we'll give people the opportunity to sign up for tours when they arrive. For those who don't join the tour, you are welcome to stay at the outdoor patio for drinks and light bites.

If you have any friends or colleagues that share your passion for protecting nature in Ontario, please share this invitation with them. We would love to grow our community, and our impact.

Parking and Directions
Paid parking is available on-site in the Toronto Botanical Garden parking lot adjacent to the Visitor Centre. Please visit the TBG website to see detailed directions by TTC, bicycle, foot and car. 

Directions - Toronto Botanical Garden

Accessibility
Held on the ground floor, this event features accessible parking, entry, and main-floor washrooms.

Registration
Space is limited. Advance registration is required.

By participating in the event, you agree to abide by the Event Code of Conduct

Contact
If you have questions, please contact Hayley at hayleyr@ontarionature.org or 416 444 8419.

We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring evening celebrating nature, conservation, and community.