Plan Your Visit to UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden
UBC Botanical Garden is reopening on Friday, July 3, 2020. Reserve your tickets and entry time now.
Friends of the Garden (FOGs) Feature: August-September
This regular feature highlights the activities of the Friends of UBC Botanical Garden (FOGs).
September 2020 in the Garden
September’s tour focuses on the textures of plants that might be encountered at this time of year.
August 2020 In the Neighbourhood
Here we are in the dog days of summer. The nights are warm and the days warmer, and rain is more of a welcome relief than a foregone conclusion, as it is in spring. Without irrigation, most of our gardens would pretty much dry up and blow away. Thankfu
August 2020 in the Garden
Most people would agree that green is a restful colour that enhances the relaxing atmosphere in the Botanical Garden.
Nitobe Memorial Garden Re-opens July 15, 2020
Re-connect with an inner sense of peace at Nitobe Memorial Garden, now re-opening on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
UBC Botanical Garden becomes first Canadian member of Climate Change Alliance of Botanic Gardens
UBC Botanical Garden has signed an agreement to join the Climate Change Alliance of Botanic Gardens (CCABG), becoming the first Canadian garden to do so.
Associate Director Dr. Tara Moreau receives APGA Professional Citation
Dr. Tara Moreau of UBC Botanical Garden has been recognized with the 2020 American Public Gardens Association (APGA) Professional Citation award.
July 2020 in the Neighbourhood
Considering the restrictions around visiting public gardens, Douglas Justice highlights a few plants likely in bloom in your neighbourhood.
July 2020 in the Garden – Welcome back!
While many have not been able to visit, the Botanical Garden’s collections have been nothing short of spectacular.