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June in the Garden
Posted on May 30, 2025 by Garden Communications
It goes without saying that flowers are appealing. Some, like the magnolias and rhododendrons (mainstays in April and May in the Garden), are often flagrantly attractive. And while plants with merely charming flowers don’t get nearly the attention, their more modest floral outlays can still conceal wonders. Take the patterns made by the serial rows […]
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May in the Garden
Posted on May 30, 2025 by Garden Communications
Twenty years ago, when the first native bunch grasses were introduced to the site we now call the Garry Oak Meadow Garden, we envisioned a self-sustaining, flower-filled meadow, rubbing shoulders with Garry oaks, arbutus, roses and other native shrubs. And thanks to the hard-working curators and horticulturalists who have shepherded the process since those early […]
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Climate Conversations: Local Experts Imagine a Climate-Changed Future
Posted on April 22, 2025 by Katrina Yu
Register Here On May 22, 2025, as part of Biodiversity Days, UBC Botanical Garden will host a unique, community-facing research forum. This forum will provide an opportunity for a diversity of concerned citizens and community leaders to come together with local researchers to discuss and constructively imagine what a climate-changed future might look and feel […]
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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 June 24, 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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