Fernanda Munoz
Climate Talks: Connecting Food, Health and Biodiversity in a Changing Climate
Climate change impacts us all, and we are all responsible for taking action. This symposium aims to engage citizens, students and scientists in taking action to advance food, health and biodiversity. It is important to provide knowledge, scope for reflection and opportunities for action on the topic of nutrition and climate change in addition […]
Treasured Bulb Sale 2025
In conjunction with the Alpine Garden Club of BC Fall Sale, join us for this once-a-year opportunity to acquire uncommon bulbs, alpine plants, and seek expert advice. September 13 11am-3pm
Apple Diversity Hybrid Workshop (K-7 and 8-12)
Free Registration Here! Join us for a curriculum-connected online workshop this October to engage your classroom in the delicious diversity of apples. This program aligns with the BC Curriculum, enhances student engagement, and fosters environmental literacy. What: Through the lens of apple diversity, your classroom will have a unique hybrid learning experience! The Hybrid Apple […]
Nature Nurtures: What to Expect
On Sunday, August 31st, take a deep breath and let the world slow down for a few hours. Nature Nurtures is your chance to unplug, move with intention, and connect with yourself. Through this article, we asked one of our hosts, Zoë Kaede Weaver, to describe the event and give us some tips on what […]
One Membership. Unlimited Experiences.
A UBC Garden membership is more than a pass, it is a gift you give yourself and your family. It’s the perfect reason to step away from busy routines and into a space that changes with the seasons, where each visit feels like a reward. In the heart of Vancouver, UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe […]
BranchingOUT 2025 Recap
On the warm summer evening of July 17, UBC Botanical Garden welcomed back guests for our fourth BranchingOUT event. This gathering brought together over two hundred guests for a celebration of plants and Pride, to foster community and connection. The fauna and flora in the garden came alive after hours and offered the chance to […]
August in the Garden 2025
As in last August’s offering, I’ve decided to highlight a few plants from a single family, well-represented with summer blooming species in the Botanical Garden. Last year, it was the sunflower family, Asteraceae. While I did not nearly cover the breadth and depth of that group (I may fill in those gaps in some […]
July In the Garden 2025
July presents a range of attractive flowers in every part of UBC Botanical Garden. The Arrival Plaza provides a dense concentration, and Horticulturist Scott Ferguson has been working hard to make this area a constantly changing, vibrant, welcoming entrance to the garden. Highlights of his summer display include plenty of hot-coloured flowers, such as Crocosmia […]
Three Attractions to Visit at UBC – The perfect itinerary to reconnect with nature this summer
Nature is all the rage this summer. Spending your day surrounded by nature can boost attention, reduce feelings of stress, and improve your mood. Two hours a week boosts overall health, but twenty minutes per day impacts your hormones and immune system. Vancouver has a plethora of options to reconnect with nature, but an undeniable […]