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April in the Garden 2026
Posted on March 31, 2026 by maryumch
April is such an amazing month, it’s worth asking, “what’s not in bloom?” Clearly, many plants do not flower in April, but at UBC Botanical Garden there are probably more plants in bloom this month than any other. Magnolias, rhododendrons, camellias and flowering cherries lead the charge with their lavish blooms, but a closer look around the Garden reveals an extraordinary array of flowers of all shapes and […]
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Climate Conversations 2026
Posted on March 18, 2026 by Garden Communications
Tickets Here On April 23, 2026, UBC Botanical Garden will host the second edition of Climate Conversations (first held in May 2025). This community-facing research forum provides a unique opportunity for concerned citizens and community leaders to learn from and engage with local climate researchers. The focus for this year’s conversations is the role of plants in helping us to both understand […]
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Climate Conversations 2026: People and Plants in a Changing Climate
Posted on April 7, 2026 by Fernanda Munoz
Join us and spend an inspiring day discussing plants, learning about climate research and connecting with others who are concerned about climate change! UBC Botanical Garden invites you to Climate Conversations 2026: People and Plants in a Changing Climate, our community-facing climate research forum. This inspiring full-day event brings together researchers, artists, environmental organizations, […]
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Harnessing the Power of University Botanical Gardens and Global Partnerships for Genomics Research
Posted on February 27, 2026 by Garden Communications
Botanical gardens are often celebrated for their beauty, and they also serve as important centers for scientific research. At the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden (UBCBG), our living plant collections do more than delight visitors—they help scientists understand the plant world and why it is important to protect it. Established in 1916, UBCBG is […]
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March in the Garden 2026
Posted on March 5, 2026 by Garden Communications
March is a tricky month for predicting flowers. The weather prognosticators have gotten a little better over the years, but predicting more than two weeks in advance can be a dangerous business. We can all remember years when a long period of mild weather over the winter is suddenly interrupted by an unexpected plunge into the deep freeze, just as flowers are opening. Certainly, the winter of […]
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