Join us for BranchingOUT, an evening of community, connection, and curiosity beneath the trees. Celebrated during Vancouver Pride season, this adult-only event invites 2SLGBTQIA+ nature lovers and allies to come together and celebrate Pride with plants, people, and peaceful moments in the Garden.
After last year’s sold-out success, we’re excited to welcome you back to experience the Garden’s magical after-hours ambiance once again. Wander through guided tours led by our passionate horticultural team, soak in breathtaking treetop views on the Greenheart TreeWalk, and settle into cozy picnic spots beneath the canopy. Light refreshments will be served as the Garden transforms into a space for celebration, reflection, and meaningful connection.
This event embodies the Garden’s commitment to fostering community and learning in an inviting, inclusive, and vibrant setting. It creates a special space for 2SLGBTQIA+ adults to come together—to enjoy drinks, explore the beauty of the Garden, engage with its plants and stories, and connect with one another. Through shared experience and generosity, the event also supports a related charity, reinforcing our dedication to both nature and community.
Whether you’re here to laugh and learn on a playful plant tour, watch the sunset with friends, or find a quiet moment in nature, BranchingOUT provides a safe and welcoming space to connect—with one another and with the world around us.
A portion of the donations from the event will support UBC CampOUT!, a transformative summer camp for queer, trans, and Two-Spirit youth across BC and the Yukon. Your generosity helps create safer, healthier, and more inclusive communities.
Come join us at BranchingOUT at UBC Botanical Garden —a night where nature meets Pride, community blossoms, and everyone feels seen, valued, and inspired.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
6:00 – 9:00 PM
UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver
$5.00 Fee, registration required.