Register Now! Join us for BranchingOUT, an evening of community, connection, and curiosity beneath the trees. Celebrated during Vancouver Pride season, this adult-only event invites LGBTQ2S+ nature lovers and allies to come together and celebrate Pride
A hiker takes in the sunrise from the top of Tin Hat Mountain along the Sunshine Coast Trail. Photo credit: Destination BC/Andrew Strain Yes, staycations are practical. They’re less expensive, easier to plan, and free of the logistics that come with lo
Volunteers from Vancouver Black Library read to families at our BIPOC Reading Buddies event. Photo credits: Zahra Chan-Khan After a fruitful month of events, the co-chairs of the 5th annual biodiversity days share their seeds of wisdom. Biodiversity D
Styrax obassia It goes without saying that flowers are appealing. Some, like the magnolias and rhododendrons (mainstays in April and May in the Garden), are often flagrantly attractive. And while plants with merely charming flowers don’t get nearly the
Lomatium dissectum Twenty years ago, when the first native bunch grasses were introduced to the site we now call the Garry Oak Meadow Garden, we envisioned a self-sustaining, flower-filled meadow, rubbing shoulders with Garry oaks, arbutus, roses and o
Lisa Brideau 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 co
Book now When most people think of outdoor adventures, activities like hiking, camping, or mountain biking often come to mind. But how about tree climbing? For Tom Zadorsky, founder of Cultivara Tree Tours, tree climbing is more than just a pastime—it’
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
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 produce
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