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Discovering the Canopy: An Inside Look at Cultivara, Our Newest Climbing Experience

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Garden Communications

Book now When most people think of outdoor adventures, activities like hiking, camping, or mountain biking often come to mind. But how about tree climbing? For Tom Zadorsky, founder of Cultivara Tree Tours, tree climbing is more than just a pastime—it’s a passion, a career, and a means to connect people with nature in an […]
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Buzzing with Excitement for Biodiversity Days 2025 

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Garden Communications

See our full list of events here The team at UBC Botanical Garden has been very buzz-y getting ready for our 5th annual Biodiversity Days, here we share a sneak peek at some of the new and returning events this May!  About the Author  Lauren Kufske is a WorkLearn student at UBC Botanical Garden, where […]
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Pretty Isn’t Always Pollinator-Friendly: What a New Study Shows

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Garden Communications

This blog post is written by Terrell Roulston. Terrell Roulston is a Community Ecologist and Pollinator Expert, and is currently a Research Associate at Acadia University, in Wolfville, NS. Previously, Terrell worked at UBC Botanical Garden and produced the  Native Bee Brochure and another blog post about the Honey Bee Myth. For questions feel free […]
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UBC Giving Day 2025

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Katrina Yu

Support a space for rest, reflection and reconnection with nature at UBC Botanical Garden.
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The Story Behind Greenheart TreeWalk: A Conversation With Ian Green

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Garden Communications

Get Tickets As we look forward to the Greenheart TreeWalk reopening today, we sat down with Ian Green, one of the founders of Greenheart, to discuss the story behind this unique tree walk and its significance. In our conversation, Ian shares the inspiration and design process that brought the TreeWalk to life, as well as […]
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