Katrina Yu
Climate Conversations: Local Experts Imagine a Climate-Changed Future
Register Here On May 22, 2025, as part of Biodiversity Days, UBC Botanical Garden will host a unique, community-facing research forum. This forum will provide an opportunity for a diversity of concerned citizens and community leaders to come together with local researchers to discuss and constructively imagine what a climate-changed future might look and feel […]
Buzzing with Excitement for Biodiversity Days 2025
See our full list of events here The team at UBC Botanical Garden has been very buzz-y getting ready for our 5th annual Biodiversity Days, here we share a sneak peek at some of the new and returning events this May! About the Author Lauren Kufske is a WorkLearn student at UBC Botanical Garden, where […]
Pretty Isn’t Always Pollinator-Friendly: What a New Study Shows
This blog post is written by Terrell Roulston. Terrell Roulston is a Community Ecologist and Pollinator Expert, and is currently a Research Associate at Acadia University, in Wolfville, NS. Previously, Terrell worked at UBC Botanical Garden and produced the Native Bee Brochure and another blog post about the Honey Bee Myth. For questions feel free […]
UBC Giving Day 2025
Support a space for rest, reflection and reconnection with nature at UBC Botanical Garden.
The Story Behind Greenheart TreeWalk: A Conversation With Ian Green
Get Tickets As we look forward to the Greenheart TreeWalk reopening today, we sat down with Ian Green, one of the founders of Greenheart, to discuss the story behind this unique tree walk and its significance. In our conversation, Ian shares the inspiration and design process that brought the TreeWalk to life, as well as […]
Exploring Cherry Blossoms at UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden
Cherry Blossom Walk with Douglas Justice (Event) Spring has officially arrived in Vancouver, and with it comes the stunning sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom. If you’re looking to take in the beauty of the season, UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden are two of the best places to visit. Whether you’re a […]
Biodiversity Days 2025
This year’s fifth annual Biodiversity Days includes a diversity of in-person and online events. Dig into our 2025 program to celebrate biodiversity, with more events to come every week.
Explore the Beauty of Nature Through UBC Botanical Garden’s Educational Tours
Explore the Beauty of Nature Through UBC Botanical Garden’s Educational Tours At UBC Botanical Garden, we are dedicated to promoting the understanding, value, and celebration of plants as essential components of a biodiverse world. Our guided walking tours provide visitors with the opportunity to explore our many gardens and connect with nature. During these tours, […]
Welcoming Kelvin Devries, Interim Principal Instructor for The Horticulture Training Program
Kelvin Devries brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role of Interim Principal Instructor for the Horticulture Training Program. With an extensive background in both private and public horticulture, Kelvin has 15 years of experience at Botanical Gardens and Arboreta, contributing to a deep understanding of plant care, landscape design, and arboriculture. Kelvin […]
Using Science to Inform Gardening Decisions
Gardening has long been an activity where science has informed its practitioners. Consider the decisions about what plant might thrive in a particular place, or how to manage a particular pest in as benign a way as possible. Using science at some level, whether observational or through experimental findings, (hopefully) has helped you to be […]