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July In the Garden 2025

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Garden Communications

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 constantly changing, vibrant, welcoming entrance to the garden. Highlights of his summer display include plenty of hot-coloured flowers, such as Crocosmia […]
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BranchingOUT: What To Expect

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Garden Communications

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 a great opportunity to meet like-minded people curious about nature. This year, the team has not only […]
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Three Attractions to Visit at UBC
The perfect itinerary to reconnect with nature this summer.

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Garden Communications

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. Vancouver has a plethora of options to reconnect with nature, but an undeniable […]
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Why Canadians are Choosing to Travel Locally

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Garden Communications

Yes, staycations are practical. They’re less expensive, easier to plan, and free of the logistics that come with long-distance travel. But there’s more at play. For many Canadians, choosing to stay close is also about healing—about slowing down, reconnecting, and rediscovering what’s always been here. In 2024, Destination Canada reported that nearly 80% of tourism […]
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Reflecting on a Fruitful 5th Annual Biodiversity Days