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Season’s Greetings to all the friends of Tucker House! With the Holiday season approaching and 2022 drawing to a close, we turn our thoughts to bundling up next to cozy fires with friends and loved ones, baking holiday treats, singing traditional Christmas songs and reflecting on the past year.  2022 saw the COVID-19 pandemic start … Continued

We’ve made it! We’ve reached the last week of an extraordinary summer! The theme of the week was pollinators. Our days have been filled with scavenger hunts to find the various pollinators on the Tucker property. On Monday, during History Corner, the children learned interesting facts about the Tuckers’ heritage and their property. When we … Continued

As we approach the Fall, what a wonderful week to have spent focusing on the topic of mushrooms at Grow Green Camp. We used our fungi pocketbooks again this week to safely observe the beautiful array of mushrooms that we have growing right in our backyard at Tucker House! As we do every week on … Continued

The second week of gardening camp at Maison Tucker has come to an end! A new week on the property always allows the discovery of new treasures: plants, flowers, animals and even insects. The children worked hard this week to create their own art out of branches, leaves, and other plants they found during their walks. On Wednesday, they swam and played water games the rest of the week to cool off after a day in the sun. On Monday, our campers created mini terrariums. On Tuesday, the children learned to reuse an object that is usually found in our blue bins. Using halved plastic water bottles, they planted wildflower seeds. On Wednesday, we again … Continued

We’re at the halfway mark in our summer, but the smiles on our campers’ faces have not gotten any less bright! This week’s theme at Camp Grow Green was pollinators. Since we had a bit of rain this week, we had a mix of scavenger hunts outside and inside the house. The kids had as … Continued

This week at Grow Green Camp was fun-gi filled. We had so much fun discovering the wonderful world of mushrooms! Our days started with scavenger hunts on the property. These gave us an opportunity each morning to appreciate the beauty found in our forest and gardens. On Wednesday, our campers were able to use the … Continued

Our second week of Grow Green Camp has come to an end, and what a week it has been! The children spent time exploring the 33-acre property as a group with various scavenger hunts. They discovered that Tucker House has indeed many treasures : plants, flowers, animals and insects! To honor the heritage of the site, on the first day of each camp week, the children spend time playing games that kids would have enjoyed from that era; like the game of graces or the cat‘s cradle. In the afternoon, the campers thoroughly enjoyed playing water games to cool off after a morning of exploring outside. As the activity of the week, the campers worked on … Continued

The first week of Grow Green Camp at Tucker House was filled with activities and smiling faces! In the morning, our campers spent their time in our gardens and in the forest doing scavenger hunts. They found bees, habitats of certain pollinators, and a variety of colorful plants that attract our pollinators. To cool off in the afternoon, we played several water games. Throwing the bucket of water over the head of the counselors (with permission) was definitely a crowd favorite! On Tuesday, the children were able to paint their own “bee baths”, while learning that bees not only need flowers, but also a place to rest and hydrate. On Wednesday, they created butterfly life cycles with bits of nature they found themselves during … Continued

You didn’t get the chance to tune in live during our Zoom call with Mr. Tucker and his daughter Sue… Well now’s your chance! Click the link below to watch part 3 of a 3 part video series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah3RVC-vjO4

You didn’t get the chance to tune in live during our Zoom call with Mr. Tucker and his daughter Sue… Well now’s your chance! Click the link below to watch part 2 of a 3 part video series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hlz6vICyewE

You didn’t get the chance to tune in live during our Zoom call with Mr. Tucker and his daughter Sue… 😢 Well now’s your chance! The first 39 minutes are now live on our YouTube Channel! 🥳 Click the link below to watch part 1 of a 3 part video series. 🤩 frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; … Continued

Want to know what to do with this year’s garden surplus crop? Learn how to save your seeds and get ready for next spring with Nathalie Mathieu! Register: Wufoo

Thank you to everyone who has participated in the Senior Connect program so far! With this grant, a group of local senior citizens at Centre d’accueil Roger-Séguin received a brand new Samsung tablet and appropriate training to communicate with family and friends. They will also participate in online events and workshops. Since the beginning of … Continued

Seeking ways to reduce stress and promote inner peace? Tucker House is pleased to present a third, 10-week yoga series starting March 23i, 2021. Led by Sherry Deighton-Beaudry, the sessions will take place on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM. Sessions will take place indoors with a maximum of 6 participants to allow for proper physical … Continued

Exciting news! Maison Tucker House is delighted to announce our new Senior Connect program in collaboration with the Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility. With this grant, a group of local senior citizens will receive a brand new Samsung tablet and appropriate training to communicate with family and friends. They will also participate in online events … Continued

On Sunday, February 21 at 10 AM, come discover our 33 acres on snowshoes with our local guide! This 2 hour event includes snowshoes rental, a one hour personalized tour and one hour of extra rental time to explore the property on your own. Come and learn a bit of history and get to know some … Continued

In response to COVID-19 physical distancing protocol, Tucker House is launching Senior Connect – a program that will connect local retirement home residents to their families outside of the home. We are looking for volunteers to instruct seniors over videocall on how to use tablet computers. YOU: Are available in the daytime on Thursdays or … Continued

ALL SNOWSHOE GUIDED TOURS ON OUR PROPERTY HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOLLOWING THE NEW DIRECTIVES OF THE EOHU. The rentals of snowshoes, however, do continue. Please contact: bookings@maisontuckerhouse.ca to rent. No more than 5 people at a time from the same household. Mask wearing is required on the Tucker House property. *** On Saturday, January 23 … Continued

ALL SNOWSHOE GUIDED TOURS ON OUR PROPERTY HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOLLOWING THE NEW DIRECTIVES OF THE EOHU. The rentals of snowshoes, however, do continue. Please contact: bookings@maisontuckerhouse.ca to rent. No more than 5 people at a time from the same household. Mask wearing is required on the Tucker House property. *** On Sunday, January 24th … Continued

*UPDATE* In accordance with new directives from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, groups that rent snowshoes cannot exceed five people and must be from the same household. Masks must be worn on the property. Please consider making a donation to support Tucker House preservation, annual programming and community events. As of Monday, January 4th, snowshoes … Continued

Cozy up in the holiday spirit this season with the soothing sounds of Tucker House’s favourite local jazz trio. On December 20th at 8:00 PM, Jose Monchito Hernandez Garcia, Chris Pond and Deniz Lim-Sersan will be playing a jazzified rendition of our favourite Christmas classics, from our living room to yours. Join this event by … Continued

Join us for a festive holiday market under the Tucker House pavilion. From 1:00 to 4:00 on December 13, enjoy a selection of coffee and teas and shop products from local vendors Koaino Soaps, Barnyard Studio du Coin, Pour My Mind Abstract Arts, and Otherworld Treasures. Kids can get their pictures taken with Santa (please … Continued

Yoga in the winter? In Rockland? Yes, it is possible… Tucker House is pleased to present a second, 10-week yoga series starting January 5, 2021. Led by Sherry Deighton-Beaudry, the sessions will take place on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM. Sessions will take place indoors with a maximum of 6 participants to allow for proper … Continued

Santa Claus is coming to Santa House on December 13! From 1:15 to 3:15 PM, come and take a festive photo with him under the pavilion. Sign up here to reserve your time! All photos will take place outdoors with proper physical distancing measures in place.

Tucker House has some exciting events coming up in December. Check back here soon for more info!

This workshop is now full. Prepare for the holidays with your very own hand made wreath! All materials supplied, only your imagination is required! Limited number of participants and COVID measures respected. Register here: https://maisontuckerhouse.wufoo.com/forms/z16k2utc12zwrty/

Tucker House invites you to join an afternoon of stories around the campfire on Saturday, November 14. The first session will take place in English, from 1:00 – 2:00. The second session will take place in French, from 2:15 – 3:15. Cost: Free Recommended ages: 7 – 14, although younger children are welcome Address: 1731 Tucker … Continued

This workshop is now full. Now that the summer is over, what should you do with the leftover vegetables from your garden? This workshop will go over the basics of harvesting, preserving, and fermenting your food to make it last into the winter. We will also be making our own sauerkraut. All materials will be … Continued

Tucker House invites you to join musicians Deniz Lim-Sersan, José Monchito, Hernandez Garcia and Chris Ponda for a night of jazz under the pavilion! The first session will take place on Friday, October 23, from 7:00 – 8:00 PM. The second will take place on Friday, October 30, from 7:00 – 8:00 PM. Free admission Donations … Continued

Come expand your knowledge of fungi! Tucker House invites you to a fungi workshop hosted by Brodie Barrie from Forest Floor Mushrooms. Join us for a guided walk in the forest where we will learn about the fungi we see, collect specimens, and identify them. This event will take place on Sunday, October 18th from … Continued

Looking to do a fun craft while learning about reducing waste? On October 24, Liz Westerman of Zero Waste Rockland will be leading a workshop on how to lead a zero waste lifestyle. At the same time, she will be teaching us how to make our own reusable cutlery wraps. Fee includes workshop facilitation, materials … Continued

The silver lining to stay-at-home measures this season is that gardening has become a favourite pass time for many. The good news continues – now that you have invested in your garden, your garden will give back to you. Beyond the literal fruits of your labour, your garden’s natural cycles are inherently expansive and recycling. … Continued

Looking for ways to destress and connect to nature? Tucker House invites you for a walk in the woods lead by one of our volunteers, Anton. Listen for the sound of birds, feel the wind in the trees, and get to know the diverse habitats that make up Tucker House’s forest. See you there! Date: … Continued

Do you know how many species of bees there are in Canada (hint: it’s a lot)? Do you know how to tell the difference between a bee and a wasp? Want to know how to attract bees to your garden? In this workshop, facilitated by uOttawa biology professor Dr. Jessica Forrest, we will learn how … Continued

All summer long our gardener, Eliane, has been hard-at-work converting a piece of fallow field into a full-fledge pollinator garden. Our garden features a wheel-chair accessible walking path that connects to the parking lot, a large stone wall and steps which wrap around a mound of native plants, and over 50 pollinator-attracting species. To celebrate, the … Continued

Have you ever wondered where Monarch butterflies come from and where they go when they leave your beautiful garden? Did you know that the Monarch Butterfly is one of our most important pollinators? Do you know how to spot them as tiny caterpillars? Would you like to know how you can help attract them to … Continued

We are looking forward to sharing the history and heritage of Tucker House with you! The Tuckers were a prosperous family who settled in Clarence Point in the mind 1800s. These local industry leaders owned a successful brickyard, a dairy farm, a bank, a general store, and were also involved with the lumber industry. Want … Continued

Seeking ways to reduce stress and promote inner peace? Participate in the Outdoor Yoga series hosted by Tucker House! Maximum of 20 participants. Register using the link below! https://maisontuckerhouse.wufoo.com/forms/outdoor-yoga-yoga-plein-air/

Ever wondered what bugs taste like? Now is your opportunity to find out! During this workshop, we will learn about entomophagy—the practice of consuming insects—which promotes an environmentally sustainable, nutrient dense alternative to the farming and consumption of animal livestock. We will also be making our own cricket granola bars! This event will take place on … Continued

WE ARE HIRING! TWO POSITIONS for the summer Send cover lettre to director@maisontuckerhouse.ca with a cover letter and position applied for in the Subject line. Please write two paragraphs in FRENCH describing your last experience in that position. Education Program Planner: $14.75/hr, 280 hours (either full-time 35 hrs/week, 8 weeks or part-time over a longer … Continued

2020 is Tucker House’s 150th Anniversary! To celebrate this momentous anniversary, we are hosting and attending a wide range of events and activities. See below for more details: DIY skincare workshop: February 18 7pm – 9 pm Ottawa Seedy Saturday: April 4, 2020 Join us at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre on Saturday April 4, 2020 between 10am … Continued