GardenKitchener - Kitchener Horticultural Society - Rockway Gardens

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

PSA: from regionofwaterloo re Ticks


has identified blacklegged ticks in the region that are positive for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Residents should take steps to protect themselves when spending time outdoors.

“Simple ways to help reduce your risk of tick bites are to stay on trails, wear protective clothing, and use insect repellent with DEET or Icaridin,” said Dr. Megan Davis, Medical Resident with Region of Waterloo Public Health. “Check yourself, children and pets after being outdoors. Removing ticks without delay can help reduce the risk of tick-borne diseases. An infected tick needs to be attached to a person for at least 24 hours to transmit Lyme disease.”

Remove ticks using the following steps:

- Use fine-pointed tweezers to grab the tick's head and mouth as close to your skin as possible.
- Pull slowly. Do not twist or rotate. Try not to damage it.
- Place the tick in a sealed bag or a container with a lid.
- Thoroughly wash the area where you were bitten with soap and water.
- Submit a photo of the tick to eTick.ca, a free service that will help to identify the type of tick within 48 hours. Region of Waterloo Public Health does not accept ticks for identification or testing.

Contact your health care provider if it is a blacklegged or unidentifiable tick, especially if you are feeling unwell. Lyme disease symptoms can appear from three days to one month after a bite from an infected tick.

More information on Lyme disease, tick safety, and how to perform a tick check: regionofwaterloo.ca/Ticks

Protect yourself and your family from Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

06/14/2026

Hi All, unfortunately tonight's concert has been cancelled, due to the weather. Hope to see you at the next one.

06/14/2026

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Don't forget the Concert In the Gardens GardenKitchener - Kitchener Horticultural Society - Rockway Gardens tonight! King Street Brass. 7:00-8:00ish. Bring a lawnchair or a blanket.

06/12/2026

Our members enjoyed a great day at Whistling Gardens. Darren and Wanda made for a memorable outing. Many thanks!

06/10/2026

🌸 Our first garden tour of the season was a success! Thank you to everyone who braved yesterday's uncertain weather forecasts (over 80 of you!) to explore three gorgeous garden spaces. 💕 The BIGGEST thank you to our wonderful hosts for all of your hard work setting up such magical gardens, inviting us in, and answering our questions. ❗️ Members: Save the date for July's garden tour at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery on July 7th. Advanced registration will be required for that one and will open soon!

06/10/2026

The Tulip Tree is putting on a show. Drop by Rockway Gardens and have a look.

06/09/2026

🌼 Members: our first garden tour is tonight! Will it be rainy? Probably. Will we still be there? Of course! Check kitchenerhs.ca for complete details, including the map. (A reminder that you must be a 2026 GardenKitchener member to participate in tours.) ❗️ ALSO: Feel free to bring any mesh bags you have left over from the bulb sale to Garden A – volunteers on site will happily accept them and return them to Rockway Gardens. See you soon!