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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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Exploring Cherry Blossoms at UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Garden Communications

Cherry Blossom Walk with Douglas Justice (Event) Spring has officially arrived in Vancouver, and with it comes the stunning sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom. If you’re looking to take in the beauty of the season, UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden are two of the best places to visit. Whether you’re a […]
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April in the Garden 2025

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Garden Communications

  Ah, April showers. Rain at this time of year is imbued with a certain lightness that predicts brighter conditions to come. While plenty of flowers are pending in May, April is undoubtedly the most important month for rhododendron viewing at UBC Botanical Garden.   Our collections primarily consist of wild plants, grown from seed […]
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