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Kids Take Over UBC 2025!
Posted on February 27, 2025 by jendougl
Play your way across the UBC campus at this amazing ARTS & CULTURE FESTIVAL! Kids Take Over UBC invites families to take part in a day of arts, culture, music and more, all across campus. Create, learn, and get inspired!
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Embark on a Winter Journey this month at the Garden
Posted on February 11, 2025 by Garden Communications
January 2025 in the Garden – Year of the Snake (Bark Maple) Maples are usually recognized by their distinctive leaves; thus, winter is generally not a time recommended for their study. But the snake bark maples (also known as stripe-bark maples) are another story. They are among the most beautiful and interesting of all maples, […]
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Lunar New Year Market 2025 – A Cultural Celebration of Tradition and Community
Posted on February 11, 2025 by Katrina Yu
Purchase Tickets here Volunteer Lunar New Year is a time of celebration, reflection, and renewal, and UBC Botanical Garden’s goal for this year’s Lunar New Year market is to create an experience that encourages communities to connect more deeply with the beauty and cultural significance of the Asian Garden. Through engaging educational activities and interactive […]
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Welcoming Erin Despard, Writer-in-Residence
Posted on January 10, 2025 by Garden Communications
In 2024, former UBC Botanical Garden artist-in-residence Erin Despard re-joined the Garden as its writer-in-residence and science communicator. Erin holds a PhD in Communication Studies and previously served as a research associate and instructor in UBC’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. Her writing and research focus on gardens, landscapes, and visual media. Some readers […]
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UBC Botanical Garden Conferences: A Year in Review
Posted on February 6, 2025 by Garden Communications
UBC Botanical Garden staff members Brendan, Dee Ann, Ben, and Tara at the APGA Annual Conference. In 2024, staff from UBC Botanical Garden attended a series of conferences to explore the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in the botanic garden world. The goal? To bring back fresh insights and ideas that we can apply to […]
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