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Happy World Soil Day! (Dec. 5)
Posted on December 6, 2021 by Garden Communications
Established in 2014 by the United Nations, World Soil Day is celebrated every year on December 5th, with the goal of spotlighting the importance of healthy soils and sustainable soil management. This year, the theme of World Soil Day is Soil Salinization. Soil Salinization is the process that occurs when salts, such as calcium, magnesium, […]
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December in the Garden 2021
Posted on May 16, 2022 by ariel baena-tan
As we move into the colder months, December is the perfect time to see some of the evergreens in the garden.
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Friends of the Garden (FOGs) Feature: November-December 2021
Posted on December 26, 2021 by Garden Communications
This regular feature will highlight the activities of the Friends of UBC Botanical Garden (FOGs), a close-knit volunteer group at the Garden, as they continue their contributions and community during the pandemic and beyond. Learn more and sign up to become a FOG.
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BGCI Announces the Global Biodiversity Standard at COP 26
Posted on November 9, 2021 by Garden Communications
Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) announced the Global Biodiversity Standard, the world’s first and only standard to specifically recognise and promote the protection, restoration, and enhancement of biodiversity. The news follows the publication of BGCI’s State of the World’s Trees earlier this year which revealed that one in three tree species are threatened with extinction, representing almost 17,500 tree species.
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November in the Garden 2021
Posted on May 16, 2022 by Garden Communications
Early November is a time where many species show off their beautiful colours. There are plenty of interesting leaves on display in the Botanical Garden.
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