News
2025
March
We Are Hiring!
The Botanical Garden is now accepting applications for our summer student positions. Deadline March 31.
Cancelled: Snowshoeing
Due to trail conditions after the recent rain and mild temperatures, snowshoeing is canceled until further notice. Once we get some new snow, we'll provide an update!
February
Snowshoe Canceled Feb 28 - March 2
Please note:
Due to the current forecast, including rain and mild temperatures, we have canceled snowshoeing for Friday, February 28 - Sunday, March 2. We will assess the trail conditions on Monday morning and provide an update for next week.
Fingers crossed!
Early Closure Today, February 21
Good morning! The Garden is currently open for snowshoeing, however, we will be closing at 11:30am, in anticipation of the coming snow and wind. Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for our area, with heavy snow predicted to start late this morning.
https://weather.gc.ca/en/forecast/hourly/index.html?coords=47.558,-52.717
We expect to be back (with fresh snow!) tomorrow from 11:00am-3:00pm!
Snowshoeing at the Garden
Winter has arrived, and as long as we have snow and the weather cooperates, we will have regular snowshoeing opportunities at the Botanical Garden through March 31.
2025 Season Pass holders and Memorial students/staff/faculty get free admission. Admission for the general public is $5 +HST. Equipment rentals available for an additional $5 +HST.
2024
August
FOG Plant Sale Fall 2024 - Plant List
The Friends of the Garden (FOG) Horticultural Group is holding their annual Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, September 7, from 9:00am-12:00noon, at the Botanical Garden. The plant inventory for the sale is now available on our website - FOG Plant Sale Inventory Fall 2024
Closure: September 1-2, 2024
Labour Day Weekend 2024
The Botanical Garden will be open our usual hours on Saturday, August 31 (9:30am-5:00pm).
We will be closed Sunday & Monday, September 1&2.
We wish you all a wonderful and restful final long weekend of the summer!
June
Garden Update, June 27
The Botanical Garden will be open to the public Thursday, June 27, 2024.
Garden Closure, June 25-28, 2024
Due to ongoing construction, the Botanical Garden will be closed to the public from Tuesday, June 25 through Friday, June 28, 2024. This construction and closure does not affect our summer camp.
May
We Are Open!
FOG Spring Plant Sale Inventory
Our Friends of the Garden horticultural group are holding their annual Spring Plant Sale at the Garden this Saturday, June 8, 9:00am-12:00noon. The inventory of available plants is now available!
April
Delayed Season Opening
We are excited to welcome you back to the Garden for the 2024 season, and we have lots of great things in store! Unfortunately, due to upgrades required to our septic system and well, we are unable to open as planned on May 1. Please stay tuned! We will announce our new opening date as soon as we are able.
March
Call for Artists: Outdoor Art Exhibit at the Botanical Garden
Call for Artists - Outdoor Art Exhibit at Memorial University Botanical Garden
Memorial University Botanical Garden invites proposals from artists interested in contributing to an outdoor art exhibit, which will be open to the public from July-September, 2024. Titled Windows on the Garden, this exhibit will celebrate Newfoundland & Labrador’s Year of the Arts. Up to fifteen repurposed wooden frames and/or windows will be provided as canvases. Completed art pieces will be on display throughout our cultivated and naturalized areas during the exhibit period.
February
Snowshoeing Canceled Friday, February 16
** no snowshoeing Friday, February 16 **
2023
December
Voicemail Not Working
Please note that our voicemail for the main phone line (864-8590) is currently not available to us. Incoming calls can leave a message, but we are unable to access the voicemail to pick them up. The best way to contact us just now is via email at garden@mun.ca.
We hope to have this fixed on Monday.
November
Cancellation: Merry & Bright, Nov 29, 2023
Due to the dangerous weather forecast for this evening, Merry & Bright is cancelled for Wednesday, November 29.
IG Wealth Management becomes presenting sponsor of Merry & Bright Holiday Light Festival
Memorial University Botanical Garden is thrilled to announce a new presenting sponsor for the Merry & Bright Holiday Light Festival – IG Wealth Management. This exciting partnership will illuminate the festival with a renewed sense of festive spirit and energy.
With the generous support of IG Wealth Management, the festival will now extend its enchanting glow from November 29th to December 22nd, spreading holiday cheer throughout the Avalon Peninsula.
September
FOG Plant Sale Sept. 9, 2023
FOG Plant Sale – 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Saturday, September 9, at the Botanical Garden
July
Open for Business!
Thank you for your patience.
Maintenance is complete, and we are open for business at the Botanical Garden!
Delayed Opening July 18
Due to unexpected and urgent maintenance needed at the Field Centre, we will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, July 18. Actual opening time is TBD. Please check back here or Facebook for updates.
Postmaster's Garden Cafe will remain closed today.
Our summer camp programs are unaffected by this maintencance and delayed opening.
June
FOG Spring Plant Sale 2023
The FOG Spring Plant Sale is almost here! Join us at the Garden on Saturday, June 10, from 9:00am-12:00noon.
April
Summer Camp Registration
January
Coming Spring 2023 - Tour the Gardens of South-East England with Tim and Todd
Join renowned horticulturists Todd Boland and Tim Walsh as they lead you through seven of the most beautiful gardens in South-East England on this week-long tour.