It’s Tea Time! A New Springtime tradition for the entire community is coming Saturday, April 25/2026. You don’t have to be a member of Cambridge RIVERS’ EDGE Gardeners to attend, although you may want to join (we’re so much fun!) Time to break out your favourite Spring hat, Fascinator and any other Tea Party attire!
Just in Time for Spring and Mother’s Day or a special event with friends. Join us for a delightful afternoon (1-4pm) for some sweet and savoury food (sandwiches, scones, jams and jellies, sweet treats) and tea with all the fixings! Treat yourself, Mom or a group of friends to a relaxing, tasty and informative afternoon.
While you’re being served you can enjoy 2 wonderful presentations.
1:30 to 2:30PM Victoria Birk will provide information about the Kitchen Garden at Dundurn Castle. This restored 2-acre Kitchen Garden, where 1850s tools and techniques are used to grow food for Dundurn Castle’s historic kitchen located at 610 York Blvd. in Hamilton. Staff and volunteers wear period costumes as they work in the garden, and interpretive programs offer opportunities to harvest food in the garden and prepare recipes in Dundurn’s historic kitchen.
2:55 to 3:50 Connie Bijl- speaks on how “Plants Connect Us”. Connie comes to us from William Dam Seeds. This company has been in business for 77 years and is located at 279 Highway 8, Dundas Ontario where you can purchase seeds and supplies.
Limited number of seats available. Please note this event Sold Out the last 2 years. Book your Reservations early to avoid disappointment and to ensure your seating requests with other guests (see below) Reservations must be paid in advance, no later than Monday, Apr. 13, 2026.
LOCATION- Avenue Road Baptist Church, 465 Avenue Road, Cambridge N1R 5S4- Gymnasium
Program
1:00 PM Welcome
1:05 PM Savoury Service
1:30 PM Entertainment/Presentation
2:30 PM Sweet Service
2:55 PM Entertainment/Presentation
3:50 PM Closing Remarks
Menu
Freshly Made sandwiches
Deliciously baked scones
Fruity jams and jellies
Sweet tasty treats
All served with tea and all the fixings
How to book your reservation
$35 per person by cheque or e-transfer (see contact below email for further information/etransfer instructions) Cash is accepted at our February and March/2026 Presentation meetings, until sold out.
**Please include the full name of any other guests if you are booking more than one reservation. See Seating below.
Reserve no later than April 13, 2026 to CambridgeRiversEdgeGardeners@gmail.com
Please advise of any food sensitivities by April 13, 2026.
Reservations/payment must be made in advance, no sales at the door.
Seating
Please advise of any seating requests with additional guests at the time of booking. Every attempt will be made to seat you with your party, on a first come/first serve basis. Note All tables are seated for 6 guests.
Plant Sale
We will again be offering many perennials for sale at a low price of $8 per plant! Please bring cash or cheque for your purchases.
Memberships 2026- Cambridge RIVERS’ EDGE Gardeners
2026 Memberships are now available! You do not need to be a member to enjoy our wonderful TeaTime afternoon.
However there are so many reasons to join us! Our Spring/Summer program begins early in May this year (Sat. May 9) with a Spring Bulb Garden Walk, and the walks will continue every week from Tuesday, May 26 through until the end of August! And that’s just a few of the things we offer you. See our About Us Page for more details on our exciting club.
We are always welcoming New members. Join Cambridge’s fastest growing club and see for yourself what all the excitement is about. Renewals are also available. $15 per adult, $5 per Youth
Our new and very popular Spring/Summer Program will be available to all 2026 Members for the first time this year at TeaTime! This program will give you all of the events (Weekly Garden Walks, Excursions, Anniversary Celebration, Volunteer Appreciation dinner).
Cash/Cheque only the day of the event
Note- Our 2026 year runs October 1/25- September 30, 2026