Pretty Isn’t Always Pollinator-Friendly: What a New Study Shows
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 […]
Climate Conversations
Tickets here Read more on what to expect Program Schedule Join us for an inspiring day of learning, discussion and constructive imagining! Featuring a keynote presentation by climate fiction author, Lisa Brideau, catered lunch and a tour of UBC Botanical Garden, this event is intended to engage and empower a diversity of climate-concerned citizens and community […]
The Story Behind Greenheart TreeWalk: A Conversation With Ian Green
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 […]
March in the Garden 2025
As I’ve written about before, March is a tricky month for floral predictions. Weather forecasts have gotten better over the years, but knowing with any certainty what’s coming more than two weeks ahead shouldn’t be a reasonable expectation at this time of year. We can all remember years when a long period of mild weather […]
Biodiversity Days 2025
What is Biodiversity Days? Biodiversity Days is a month-long event in May, to honour the International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22) with a series of engagement opportunities that aim to celebrate and raise awareness of the fragile species, genes and ecosystems that sustain our communities. Localizing this plan in Southwest BC is critical. Participate […]
Welcoming Kelvin Devries, Interim Principal Instructor for The Horticulture Training Program
Kelvin Devries brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role of Interim Principal Instructor for the Horticulture Training Program. With an extensive background in both private and public horticulture, Kelvin has 15 years of experience at Botanical Gardens and Arboreta, contributing to a deep understanding of plant care, landscape design, and arboriculture. Kelvin […]
Community Outreach Program
The Community Outreach Program works with community partners to foster human connection to plants, people and places through hands-on learning with science, art and nature. With the aim to foster a Garden for Everyone, this program creates opportunities for inclusion through community events and access programs. Since 2015, the Community Outreach Program has worked with […]
UBC Botanical Garden Conferences: A Year in Review
UBC Botanical Garden staff members Brendan, Dee Ann, Ben, and Tara at the American Public Gardens Association (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 […]
2024: A Year of Germination at UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden
Our Director, Dee Ann Benard, invites us to look back on the highlights of this year. Through our collective drive for growth and unwavering dedication, we have achieved significant progress, transformation, and success. Read on for our Director’s full reflection and vision for the future of the UBC Botanical Garden team and its broader impact […]
Apple Festival Recap – October 19&20, 2024
The 33rd Annual Apple Festival at UBC Botanical Garden welcomed thousands of enthusiastic visitors who embraced the harvest season with smiles, umbrellas, and an unwavering love for apples that remained strong despite the rain. The downpour might have been relentless, but the community spirit shone even brighter, transforming the weekend into a vibrant celebration of […]