Treasured Bulb Sale 2025
In conjunction with the Alpine Garden Club of BC Fall Sale, join us for this once-a-year opportunity to acquire uncommon bulbs, alpine plants, and seek expert advice. September 13 11am-3pm
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September in the Garden 2025
Hesperantha coccinea ‘Major’ In UBC Botanical Garden, it often feels like September is the beginning of the end of summer. This year in particular, autumn seems to be approaching more rapidly than usual (but then, what is usual?). September is m
Apple Diversity Hybrid Workshop (K-7 and 8-12)
Free Registration Here! Join us for a curriculum-connected online workshop this October to engage your classroom in the delicious diversity of apples. This program aligns with the BC Curriculum, enhances student engagement, and fosters environmental
Nature Nurtures: What to Expect
On Sunday, August 31st, take a deep breath and let the world slow down for a few hours. Nature Nurtures is your chance to unplug, move with intention, and connect with yourself. Through this article, we asked one of our hosts, Zoë Kaede Weaver, to desc
One Membership. Unlimited Experiences.
A UBC Garden membership is more than a pass, it is a gift you give yourself and your family. It’s the perfect reason to step away from busy routines and into a space that changes with the seasons, where each visit feels like a reward. In the heart of V
Nature Bathing at UBC Botanical Garden: A Full Mind & Body Reset
Sign Up Here In a world that often feels rushed and overwhelming, stepping into a quiet clearing can feel like coming home. Nature bathing—a nature-based mindfulness practice—offers a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with what really
BranchingOUT 2025 Recap
On the warm summer evening of July 17, UBC Botanical Garden welcomed back guests for our fourth BranchingOUT event. This gathering brought together over two hundred guests for a celebration of plants and Pride, to foster community and connection. The f
August in the Garden 2025
Origanum “Barbara Tingey” As in last August’s offering, I’ve decided to highlight a few plants from a single family, well-represented with summer blooming species in the Botanical Garden. Last year, it was the sunflower family, Asteraceae. While
July In the Garden 2025
Helenium autumnale ‘Baudirektor Linne’ July presents a range of attractive flowers in every part of UBC Botanical Garden. The Arrival Plaza provides a dense concentration, and Horticulturist Scott Ferguson has been working hard to make this area a cons
BranchingOUT: What To Expect
Register Now! Come celebrate Pride and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with UBC Botanical Garden’s BranchingOUT Thursday July 17th (6-9pm)! You can expect an array of fun (and sassy) nature activities, a trek along the Greenheart TreeWalk, sunset drinks, and