Allan Gardens Park and Conservatory
19 Horticultural Ave. M5A 2P2 Toronto, ON, Canada

Today #CityOfTO is marking the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday, September 30. As part of our commitment to the process of truth, reconciliation and justice with First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada, and to recognize the ongoing trauma caused by residential and day schools, this account will not be posting messages unless urgent on September 30. Follow City of Toronto to learn about ways to educate yourself and advance truth, reconciliation ...and justice in your own life. More information: https://www.toronto.ca//national-day-for-truth-reconcilia/ #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation #TruthandReconciliationDay

Allan Gardens Conservatory and Centennial Park Conservatory are open daily (including holidays) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. toronto.ca/conservatories/ #AllanGardens #CentennialPark

Allan Gardens Conservatory is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The entrance is temporarily located off Horticulture Avenue (west side of the park) while the Palm House undergoes planned restoration work. toronto.ca/conservatories/... #AllanGardens See more

Allan Gardens Conservatory is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The entrance is temporarily located off Horticulture Avenue (west side of the park) while the Palm House undergoes planned restoration work. toronto.ca/conservatories/... #AllanGardens See more

Allan Gardens Conservatory is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The entrance is temporarily located off Horticulture Avenue (west side of the park) while the Palm House undergoes planned restoration work. [photo] the Arid House is home to a large display of unusual cacti and succulents including collections of agave, opuntia, haworthia and aloe... toronto.ca/conservatories/ #AllanGardens

We're thrilled to announce that applications are now open for our new training program: Young Ravine Leaders! The Young Ravine Leaders (YRL) Program is a new, ...four-part training program designed to provide in-depth learning and skill-building related to Toronto’s ravines, community stewardship and career development. The program seeks to support youth from Neighbourhood Improvement Areas (NIAs) and/or underrepresented groups within ravine ecology, urban forestry and environmental stewardship including (but not limited to) women, non-binary people, Indigenous peoples, newcomers, 2SLGBTQ+ persons and racialized individuals. Join us to gain knowledge and skills from ravine experts, network with industry professionals and explore career paths! Learn more: https://www.yourleaf.org/young-ravine-leaders The Young Ravine Leaders Program is funded by the City of Toronto.

Allan Gardens Conservatory is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some things to keep in mind during your visit: - a cloth mask or face covering is required... - 25 visitors will be allowed to enter the Conservatory every 30 minutes for a maximum visit of 30 minutes - physical distancing of 2 metres is required - entrance is temporarily located off Horticulture Avenue (west side of the park) while the Palm House undergoes restoration work More information is available on the City of Toronto website: https://www.toronto.ca//conser/allan-gardens-conservatory/

Centennial Park Conservatory is also now open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (located at 151 Elmcrest Rd, Etobicoke) There are many flowers in bloom right now at Centennial Park Conservatory, including the lovely and rare purple Hibiscus. Some things to keep in mind during your visit:... - a cloth mask or face covering is required - 25 visitors will be allowed to enter the Conservatory every 30 minutes for a maximum visit of 30 minutes - physical distancing of 2 metres is required More information is available on the City of Toronto website: https://www.toronto.ca//cons/centennial-park-conservatory/

Enjoy the outdoors with your dog! Remember to keep dogs leashed in public, unless in designated dogs off-leash areas. Pick up after your dogs and dispose of poo...p in a Green Bin. The City has Green Bins for organic waste in all dog off-leash areas in parks, other select locations in parks and a few street litter bins that accept dog waste across the city. Respect the natural environment in parks and trails and make sure your dogs don’t trample plants or chase wildlife. Learn more about the rules you need to follow as a responsible dog owner at toronto.ca/DogsInTheCity/ See more

If you've been missing the conservatories like the deserts miss the rain you can get your green glow on starting today. Allan Gardens Conservatory is open Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some things to keep in mind during your visit:... - a cloth mask or face covering is required - 25 visitors will be allowed to enter the Conservatory every 30 minutes for a maximum visit of 30 minutes - physical distancing of 2 metres is required More information is available on the City of Toronto website: https://www.toronto.ca//conser/allan-gardens-conservatory/

We're happy to welcome you back to the Conservatory. Allan Gardens Conservatory is open Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some things to keep in mind during your visit:... - a cloth mask or face covering is required - 25 visitors will be allowed to enter the Conservatory every 30 minutes for a maximum visit of 30 minutes - physical distancing of 2 metres is required More information is available on the City of Toronto website: https://www.toronto.ca/.../allan-gardens-conservatory/

Effective October 10, 2020, Allan Gardens Conservatory is closed for the remainder of the year to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The playground and dogs off-leash area remain open. Bookings for photography, weddings or events at the Conservatory are not being issued at this time. Thank you for your understanding.... Service changes are outlined on the City’s COVID-19 webpage: toronto.ca/covid-19/

To slow the resurgence of COVID-19, the City has taken a number of actions to help protect residents. Learn more about the current health situation and affected City Services at toronto.ca/covid19/

Golden Trumpet (Allamanda cathartica) flowers are in full bloom the Orchid House ! The Golden Trumpet is the official flower of Canovanas, Puerto Rico and is ...locally known as canario amarillo or yellow canary in Spanish. Ironically, their yellow flowers are sometimes used to treat symptoms of jaundice (turning yellow) from malaria. See more

Wondering what's blooming at Allan Gardens Conservatory? Check out the slideshow on our website here: https://friendsofallangardens.ca/whats-blooming/ Pictured: White-fleshed pitahaya (Hylocereus undatus)

Allan Gardens Conservatory is now open from noon to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Before visiting Allan Gardens Conservatory: you must complete the Ontario Ministry of Health self-assessment for COVID-19... a cloth mask or face covering is required inside conservatories the number of people allowed inside conservatories is limited to allow for physical distancing During your visit: wear a cloth mask or face covering at all times follow COVID-19 guidelines practice physical distancing of 2-metres (6ft) from people who are outside of your household keep your hands as clean as possible and cough or sneeze into a tissue or your arm If the conservatory is busy, please consider returning another time when it is less busy. toronto.ca/conservatories/

The Palm House at Allan Gardens is currently adorned with hundreds of Caladium plants, commonly known as "elephant ears" or "angel wings". Grown for their gorge...ous foliage, these shade tolerant tropical plants are native to South and Central America. They thrive in the heat and humidity of the greenhouse during summertime. Interestingly, most of the world’s Caladiums are grown in Lake Placid, Florida! Please note that the Conservatory has reopened to the public from 12-4pm, seven days a week. A mask is required inside the greenhouse and physical distancing guidelines are in effect. Check out this link before you visit: https://bit.ly/2JVaIHt

What's in bloom at Allan Gardens Conservatory? https://friendsofallangardens.ca/whats-blooming

We are a proud partner of this new book that will be used as a guide by Toronto’s horticulture staff. Friends of the Earth Canada is making digital copies of the e-guide available for free: https://foecanada.org/the-bee-cause/bee-garden-guide/ For more information: https://foecanada.org//protect-native-bees-by-planting-na/... #PollinatorWeek

Gardening? Please put black plastic flower pots in the garbage. Coloured pots and plastic soil bags can be recycled if they are emptied and rinsed. Weed killers and pesticides are household hazardous waste. Find out what goes where at toronto.ca/wastewizard/

Share your views on how #CityofTO can recover from #COVID19 and rebuild. Take the survey and learn more about #RecoveryRebuildTO at: toronto.ca/RecoveryRebuild/

Do your part to keep Toronto’s public spaces clean and safe. Properly dispose of masks, gloves, tissues and any other litter in park and street litter bins. Do not discard items on the ground. toronto.ca/covid19/

This account remains temporarily inactive as the City continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. City Conservatories remain closed at this time. Please follow City of Toronto - Your Local Government to learn about Toronto's response and recovery plans or visit toronto.ca/covid19/.

To help slow the rate of COVID-19 infection, as of March 14 the City of Toronto has cancelled programs and closed facilities. This account will be inactive during this time. Visit toronto.ca/covid19/ for a list of affected City services and toronto.ca/coronavirus/ to learn how you can protect yourself.

Warm up and take in the colourful sights and fragrant scents on Family Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Amid the poinsettias and topiaries, this exotic Bird of Paradise or Crane Flower (Strelitzia reginae) is blooming in the Palm House at Allan Gardens. In its nat...ive South Africa, the spathe (beak-like sheath) of this plant acts as a perch for sunbirds, which pollinate the flowers. instagram.com/j_plantsandthings