Programs, Workshops, and Tours
Invest in your health and well-being. Get creative and crafty. Join us for some family fun!
Explore the Park, the Zoo, and The Leaf with our programs, workshops, guided tours, and experiences. These programs and tours are designed for individuals, couples, friends, families, and small groups who want to dive deeper into the world of animals, plants, and nature!
Looking for a guided tour for a corporate group, travel group, or other larger group? Learn about group tours.
Programs & Workshops
Programs and workshops take place in gorgeous settings surrounded by nature in Assiniboine Park, the Zoo, and The Leaf.
Members save 10% on program fees! If you are unable to register or pay online, check out your available registration and payment options on our website.
Nature Tots: Art Adventures | April - June
Does your child love getting lost in a craft? Is your fridge door an exhibition of fine art?
Nature Tots: Art Adventures is a preschool program for children ages 3 – 6 and their adult companion, exploring nature and creativity through stories, songs, movement, and play indoors and out.
Participants will meet in the Pavilion Art Galleries and wander inside and outside, using that day's weather as a guide. Each week features a seasonal nature-based theme and you'll leave with new skills, knowledge, and shared memories.
This program will feature art in different forms - some will be take-home projects, and some will be temporary outdoor creative installations, such as rock art and snow painting. Natural materials and processes will weave through everything we do.
Please dress for the weather and bring a snack and a water bottle for yourself and your little one.
SESSION ONE
Location: The Pavilion (55 Pavilion Crescent)
Dates: Thursdays, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14 (4 sessions)
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Fee per pair: $100.00 + GST
Members receive 10% off program fees.
Members, please use the monthly member discount code at checkout.
SESSION TWO
Location: The Pavilion (55 Pavilion Crescent)
Dates: Thursdays, May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 (6 sessions)
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Fee per pair: $150.00 + GST
Members receive 10% off program fees.
Members, please use the monthly member discount code at checkout.
Park Explorer's Club - Nature Journaling | May 9
Discover the joy of nature journaling with the Park Explorer's Club!
Geared towards outdoor enthusiasts and learners of all ages, explorers will adventure through the Park while learning about nature journaling, a creative way to explore and record observations through drawing, writing, and mindful observation.
This practice helps us slow down, engage our senses, and experience the outdoors in new and meaningful ways.
All supplies will be provided, including a small notebook for each participant to take home. Feel free to bring your own materials and a comfortable lawn chair. Wagons are available to help transport supplies and chairs.
Please note this outdoor workshop involves up to 1 km of movement on easy-to-moderate terrain. For additional accommodations, contact education@assiniboinepark.ca.
Location: Meet at the Acorn Room at the Qualico Family Centre
Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fee per person: $15.00 + GST
Members receive 10% off program fees.
Members, please use the monthly member discount code at checkout.
Slow Flow Yoga with Jackie Enberg | May 6 - June 17
Stretch and flow with Assiniboine Park's own Jackie Enberg in this weekly slow-flow practice, featuring restorative pauses and poses.
This class is accessible to students of all experience levels.
Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, and any yoga supports you may need.
About the Instructor
Instructor Jackie Enberg is certified in Vinyasa Flow and Restorative yoga. Jackie has been connected to the Park all her life, growing up close to the park, and as an animal care curator, is proud to call the Zoo her career for almost 20 years.
Please register at the link below, no drop-ins accepted.
Location: The Pavilion (55 Pavilion Crescent)
Dates: Wednesday, May 6 - June 17 (7 sessions)
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 pm
Fee per person: $112.00 + GST
Members receive 10% off program fees.
Members, please use the monthly member discount code at checkout.
Park Tots | May 20 - June 24
Explore the Park with your little one and get closer to nature!
Designed for kids ages 3 – 5 and their adult companions, each session is packed with outdoor play, wildlife encounters and observation, and engaging activities that spark wonder and joy.
We'll explore the natural world through fun facts, stories, songs, movement, and messy outdoor adventures, building confidence, connection, and resilience along the way.
Come dressed for the weather, ready to roam, and don't forget a snack and water bottle for you and your little one!
Location: Acorn Room, Qualico Family Centre
Date: Wednesdays, May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24 (6 sessions)
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Price per pair: $150.00 + GST
Members receive 10% off program fees.
Members, please use the monthly member discount code at checkout.
Park Tots is designed for children aged 3 to 5. If your child is outside this age range and you are interested in enrolling, please contact education@assiniboinepark.ca to discuss further options.
Beaded Chickadee Workshop | April 12
Spend a relaxing afternoon at The Leaf learning how to create a beaded chickadee that you can turn into a pin, magnet, or ornament.
Participants will create their own 3 x 1.5 inch chickadee using a one and two-needle flat stitch/embroidery and single bead edging techniques.
All materials included. Please note this workshop is not suitable for beginners. Workshop participants must be 16 years of age or older.
About the Instructor
Shannon Tara Kalić (she/her) is a Métis artist, facilitator, and anti-racism educator from Winnipeg. She has been beading and creating with fur and leather since 2016 and started her business, Waabishki Miigwan Creations, in January 2021.
Location: Tannis M. Richardson Indoor Classroom, The Leaf (145 The Leaf Way)
Date: Sunday, April 12
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Price per person: $100.00 + GST
Members receive 10% off program fees.
Members, please use the monthly member discount code at checkout.
Medicinal Plants and Fascinating Fungi | April 16
Join Master Herbalist Chad Cornell for a fascinating journey into the world of medicinal plants and fungi.
Participants will see, smell, touch, and taste various herbs and learn how they are commonly harvested, prepared, and used — both historically and by modern herbalists and natural health practitioners.
This interactive class explores legendary botanicals from cultures around the world, highlighting herbs and fungi from Asia and India, Europe and Australia, as well as those traditionally used by Indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Across the globe, plants have remained central to the health and well-being of countless cultures for generations. Today, new and emerging scientific research continues to reveal how many time-tested natural remedies remain just as relevant and effective as ever.
About the Instructor
For over 20 years, Chad Cornell has been working as a holistic therapist dedicated to helping people restore health and balance through natural, time-tested methods. He is the Founder and Director of The Hollow Reed School of Healing Arts & Herbals, a centre devoted to education, healing, and the preservation of traditional plant medicine knowledge and practical mind-body therapy.
Location: Tannis M Richardson Indoor Classroom, The Leaf (145 Leaf Way)
Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee per person: $55.00 + GST
Members receive 10% off program fees.
Manitoba Flora: A Guide to the Vascular Plants of Manitoba Book Launch | May 7
Join Dr. Diana Bizecki Robson, Curator of Botany at the Manitoba Museum, as she introduces her brand-new, long awaited comprehensive book, "Manitoba Flora: A Guide to the Vascular Plants of Manitoba."
This guide features over 600 native species, important updates, illustrations, an extensive glossary, and more. Manitoba Flora is the first book of its kind to be published since the 1950's and has been highly anticipated by botanists, foresters, home gardeners, students, and anyone interested in exploring the beautiful diversity of vascular plants in our province.
There will be a Q & A session following her presentation, and the book will be available for purchase at The Leaf Gift Shop.
About the Author
Dr. Bizecki Robson obtained a Master’s Degree in Plant Ecology at the University of Saskatchewan studying rare plants of the mixed grass prairies. After working as an environmental consultant and sessional lecturer, she earned her Ph.D. in Soil Science from the same University, focusing on phytoremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated soil using plants. Diana joined the Manitoba Museum team in 2003 and is the Curator of Botany.
Location: Tannis M. Richardson Indoor Classroom, The Leaf (145 The Leaf Way)
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Price per person: $17.50 + GST
Members receive 10% off program fees.
Members, please use the monthly member discount code at checkout.
The Art of Collage and Printmaking | May 23
Explore the playful possibilities of collage and printmaking in this hands-on, mixed media workshop led by artist Brandi Shabaga.
Participants will experiment with mono-printing and collage techniques to design and create a one-of-a-kind mini canvas to take home and display. This relaxed, creative session is perfect for beginners. Come make, layer, and print!
No prior art experience required; all materials provided.
About the Instructor
Brandi Shabaga is a contemporary mixed media artist and earth scientist from Winnipeg. Working primarily in acrylic paint and gel mediums, she enjoys experimenting with her art by incorporating elements of mono-printing and collage into her mixed media pieces; melding together influences of bold pop and graphic arts with a loose, abstract expressionistic painting style.
Location: Tannis M. Richardson Classroom, The Leaf (145 The Leaf Way)
Date: Saturday, May 23
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Fee per person: $45.00 + GST
Members receive 10% off program fees.
Veggie Gardening for Kids | May 30
Get ready to roll up your sleeves, get a little messy, and start your very own veggie garden inspired by The Leaf!
Young gardeners will explore the biomes on a guided tour, uncovering the secrets to planting, growing, and caring for their own garden at home. Along the way, you'll learn how delicious veggies make the journey from garden to plate, and why homegrown food tastes extra special!
The experts at The Leaf have selected a variety of veggies and herbs for you to plant and nurture at home all summer long. Kids will leave with eight different vegetable seedlings or seeds in a take home container - everything you need to start growing food at home!
This workshop is designed for kids ages 6 - 10 with an adult companion.
Location: Tannis M. Richardson Classroom (The Leaf), 145 The Leaf Way
Date: Saturday, May 30
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Price per pair: $42.00 + GST
Members receive 10% off program fees.
Members, please use the monthly member discount code at checkout.
Zoo Tots | April 22 - May 13
Let your little one's curiosity run wild in our playful, hands-on Zoo Tots classes!
Designed for kids ages 3 – 5 and their adult companions, each session is packed with outdoor play, animal encounters and observation, and activities that spark wonder and joy.
Together, we'll explore the natural world through stories, songs, movement, and messy outdoor adventures, building confidence, connection, and resilience along the way.
Come dressed for the weather and ready to roam, as we will primarily be outside. Don't forget to bring a snack and water bottle for you and your wild one!
Your ticket includes Zoo admission for ONLY the participating child plus one accompanying adult. Do not bring extra adults.
Location: Special Events Entry, Assiniboine Park Zoo (54 Zoo Drive)
Date: Wednesdays, April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13 (4 sessions)
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Price per pair: $100.00 + GST
Members receive 10% off program fees.
Members, please use the monthly member discount code at checkout.
Zoo Tots is designed for children aged 3 to 5. If your child is outside this age range and you are interested in enrolling, please contact education@assiniboinepark.ca to discuss further options.
Planting for Pollinators | April 11
Discover the fascinating world of local pollinators with experts from the Monarch Teacher Network!
In this workshop, you will get to know our local pollinating insects and their crucial role in biodiversity and food production. You will leave this session with all the knowledge you need to create a pollinator paradise in your own backyard.
Your experience will end with a hands-on seed planting session that you can bring home to start making a difference right away!
Location: Tannis M. Richardson Classroom (The Leaf), 145 The Leaf Way
Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Price per person: $30.00 + GST
Members receive 10% off program fees.
This workshop is in partnership with the Monarch Teacher Network of Canada.
Booking & Cancellation Policies
- Registration fees are non-refundable (unless the program or tour is cancelled by Assiniboine Park Conservancy).
- Pre-registration and payment for programs and workshops is encouraged to ensure we have sufficient staff and materials for attendees. Sorry, we cannot accept walk-ups for programs and workshops unless otherwise specified. Walk-ups are welcome for tours, space permitting.
- Programs and workshops are subject to demand. If enrollment is insufficient, Assiniboine Park Conservancy reserves the right to cancel a workshop up to one week in advance.
If you are unable to register or pay online, check out your available registration and payment options on our website.
Interested in hosting a program or workshop at Assiniboine Park, the Zoo, or The Leaf?
Please fill out our expression of interest form and a member of our Education & Programs team will reach out to you soon.
