Lilac Festival at Royal Botanical Gardens - Sun, May 31 2009

Lilac Festival at Royal Botanical Gardens (5/31/2009)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Learn
Event Location: Royal Botanical Gardens (Burlington) - Arboretum
Date(s) & Time:Sun, May 31 2009  12:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 10:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 29 2009 11:55:00 AM
Event Duration:6 hours (approximately)
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Event Coordinator(s): Jo
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Member Cost:$10.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, All Ages Welcome
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 17 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Note: The carpool point for this event has been changed to Kipling Subway Station.

The Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) hosts one of the largest collections of lilac species in the world. Lilacs bloom in late May-early June, and the RBG holds a Lilac Festival at this time with entertainment, refreshments, and information on lilacs.

We'll visit the Lilac Dell, take in the entertainment and eat lunch, and then do a bit of mild hiking around the RBG. The grounds are extensive and include wetlands, a rock garden, rose garden (won't be in bloom at this time) and indoor pavilion. We can either drive to other areas or take the RBG's shuttle buses.

Note: dogs are welcome, however they must be on-leash at all times and are not permitted in the indoor pavilion.


Required Items to Bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water 		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Lunch/snacks (refreshments will be available at the festival but no guarantees as to type, quantity, price etc.)
- Raingear (if rain is forecast)
- Camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:From Kipling Subway Station:

1. Head northeast on Dundas St W toward Jopling Ave S (0.1 km)
2. Take the exit toward Kipling Ave (0.2 km)
3. Turn right at Kipling Ave (2.3 km)
4. Take the ramp onto Gardiner Expressway Collectors (0.7 km)
5. Merge onto QEW (39.6 km)
6. Take exit 100 for Hwy 403 toward Brantford/Hamilton (0.5 km)
7. Merge onto Hwy 403 (7.1 km)
8. Take the Hwy 6 exit toward Guelph (0.4 km)
9. Merge onto Hwy 6 (0.4 km)
10. Turn right at Plains Rd West (0.9 km) DO NOT FOLLOW SIGNS TO MAIN RBG CENTRE - WE ARE GOING TO THE ARBORETUM
11. Turn right at York Blvd (1.0 km)
12. Turn right at Old Guelph Rd (0.2 km)
Destination will be on the left (Look for signs to RBG Arboretum)

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):110Km
Carpool Departure Time: 10:30 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $28.38 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, November 24, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:
If we are short on drivers, they will get priority on the waiting list.
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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$10.00/Person
Cost Includes:Admission to RBG.
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.
 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: Event will run rain or shine. Please bring raingear if rain is forecast.