Garden Communications
Climate Conversations 2026
Tickets Here On April 23, 2026, UBC Botanical Garden will host the second edition of Climate Conversations (first held in May 2025). This community-facing research forum provides a unique opportunity for concerned citizens and community leaders to learn from and engage with local climate researchers. The focus for this year’s conversations is the role of plants in helping us to both understand […]
Harnessing the Power of University Botanical Gardens and Global Partnerships for Genomics Research
Botanical gardens are often celebrated for their beauty, and they also serve as important centers for scientific research. At the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden (UBCBG), our living plant collections do more than delight visitors—they help scientists understand the plant world and why it is important to protect it. Established in 1916, UBCBG is […]
Spring Photo Contest 2026
Submit Photos Here This spring, we invite you to capture the blossoming beauty of UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden. As cherry trees burst into bloom, we’re celebrating spring at its most vibrant. Submit your best photo taken in the gardens between March 14th and June 1st, 2026, for a chance to win exclusive […]
Horticulture Training Program
Interested in a career in horticulture, gardening, forestry or landscape architecture? UBC Botanical Garden’s Horticulture Training Program (HTP) is the only full-time horticulture training program in Metro Vancouver north of the Fraser River.
Recycling Christmas Trees at UBC Botanical Garden: A Circular Approach to Holiday Sustainability
Each January, the UBC Botanical Garden buzzes with activity as our tree recycling initiative, in partnership with SPEC, brings the community together for a shared goal: giving new life to Christmas trees. Over the holiday break, we encourage visitors to drop off their trees at the Garden, and our team springs into action, transforming these […]
December in the Garden 2025
Much as I like to highlight the diversity of plants in flower in the Botanical Garden at this time of year—and there are plenty as I write this in the dying days of November—I have to accept that weatherwise, December is a highly unpredictable month. Flowers and frost normally don’t exactly mix. I am therefore […]
Recycle Your Christmas Tree at UBC Botanical Garden and Support Environmental Education
As the holiday season approaches, some of us begin to plan for the weeks ahead. But here is one thing you won’t need to worry about: what to do with your Christmas tree once the festivities wind down. UBC Botanical Garden, in partnership with SPEC (Society Promoting Environmental Conservation), will once again welcome the community […]
Seasons of Learning: Climate Research and Community Action at the UBC Botanical Garden in Review
As every gardener knows, gardens are places where things are always changing. Perhaps it is not surprising then, that botanical gardens in particular provide an excellent setting for research about the impacts of a changing climate. The diverse plant collections held by botanical gardens enable a variety of observations and comparisons that both illuminate the […]
Nitobe Memorial Garden: A garden that bridges worlds
“Dr. Nitobe wanted to build understanding between East and West,” says Sugiyama. “We follow that idea here by mixing native plants to B.C. and Japanese plants while keeping the spirit and feeling of a traditional Japanese garden.”
Sharing Apples, Stories, and Smiles
Each October, the Garden transforms into an apple-lover’s paradise, filled with the scent of freshly baked pies, the sound of live music, and the laughter of families exploring together. But behind the scenes of this beloved event is a group of dedicated volunteers whose passion and teamwork make every Apple Festival possible: the Friends of […]