Get Involved
Every action helps shape how the Garden grows and serves its community.
Ways to Get Involved
Getting involved at UBC Botanical Garden means contributing to a place where plants, people, and research come together. From volunteering and membership to professional opportunities, each pathway supports conservation, education, and community wellbeing. Every form of involvement helps the Garden grow as a living, shared resource.
Why Get Involved
Meaningful Impact
Support conservation, education, and sustainability initiatives that create real benefits for communities and ecosystems.
Learning & Growth
Build skills, knowledge, and connections through hands-on experiences, training, and collaboration.
Community Connection
Join a welcoming community united by a shared interest in plants, place, and environmental stewardship.
Our Garden Statistics
These figures showcase how UBC Botanical Garden grows and evolves, using data to reflect our impact on conservation, learning, and community year after year.
73 K
Garden Visitors In 2024
859
Volunteers contributed 7,538 hours to assist with Sustainable Community programs and events.
366 K
People Engaged through online and in-person programming
2660 Lbs
Fresh Food donated to AMS Food bank
In 2024
Explore Opportunities
Whether you’re looking to share your time, build skills, or deepen your connection to plants, explore our programs and find the way that’s right for you in the garden.
Friends of the Garden
The Friends of the Garden (FOGs) is an active group of dedicated volunteers that supports the UBC Botanical Garden in a myriad of ways, including organizing events such as the Apple Festival, running the Shop in the Garden, and providing guided tours.
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Membership
Membership at UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden is an invitation to reconnect with nature, support meaningful work, and enjoy unlimited access to spaces that inspire learning and wellbeing.
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Work With Us
Plant the next step of your career at UBC Botanical Garden and explore current opportunities through UBC Careers.
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Volunteering
Get to know UBC Botanical Garden with exclusive tours and seasonal training. Join us to discover and share the natural treasures of UBC Botanical Garden. As a UBC Botanical Garden Volunteer, you have opportunities to gain knowledge, share your skills, meet other nature and plant enthusiasts, and meet people of all ages.
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Thank you for supporting UBC Botanical Garden. Your donation directly helps a range of initiatives, from education programs to international research, all aimed at upholding our mission to preserve plant biodiversity in British Columbia and worldwide. Every contribution makes a difference.
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