Sign Up Here In a world that often feels rushed and overwhelming, stepping into a quiet clearing can feel like coming home. Nature bathing—a nature-based mindfulness practice—offers a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with what really
On the warm summer evening of July 17, UBC Botanical Garden welcomed back guests for our fourth BranchingOUT event. This gathering brought together over two hundred guests for a celebration of plants and Pride, to foster community and connection. The f
Origanum “Barbara Tingey” As in last August’s offering, I’ve decided to highlight a few plants from a single family, well-represented with summer blooming species in the Botanical Garden. Last year, it was the sunflower family, Asteraceae. While
Helenium autumnale ‘Baudirektor Linne’ July presents a range of attractive flowers in every part of UBC Botanical Garden. The Arrival Plaza provides a dense concentration, and Horticulturist Scott Ferguson has been working hard to make this area a cons
Register Now! Come celebrate Pride and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with UBC Botanical Garden’s BranchingOUT Thursday July 17th (6-9pm)! You can expect an array of fun (and sassy) nature activities, a trek along the Greenheart TreeWalk, sunset drinks, and
Nature is all the rage this summer. Spending your day surrounded by nature can boost attention, reduce feelings of stress, and improve your mood. Two hours a week boosts overall health, but twenty minutes per day impacts your hormones and immune system
This spring, we invited visitors to capture the tranquil beauty of Nitobe Memorial Garden. From April to June, participants shared with us the vision of the garden’s serenity and vibrancy throughout images of cherry blossoms, koi, stone lanterns, and t
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 2SLGBTQIA+ nature lovers and allies to come together and celebrate Pri
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
