Celebrating an “A-Peeling” Heritage
Message from the Director As the crisp, cool air of autumn begins to set in, it reminds us that it’s almost time for the 33rd celebration of the UBC Botanical Garden Apple Festival! As the Garden’s director, I am delighted to invite you to our biggest annual event and what has become a much-anticipated […]
September in the Garden 2024
This month, I present a number of unusual deciduous trees from the Botanical Garden’s collections. Mostly horticulturally-obscure and little-mentioned, they are, once pointed out, at times significant elements in the Garden. One of the first trees people notice from the boardwalk at the Garden entrance is the giant Tapiscia sinensis next to the Campbell Building. […]
Apple Festival 2023
UBC Apple Festival Tickets Volunteer at Apple Festival! Our 32nd Year! A family event for all ages, UBC Apple Festival celebrates one of BC’s favourite fruits. From learning about the diversity of apples to tasting rare and unusual varieties, Apple Festival is a great opportunity to discover more about this delicious fruit. Download our Festival […]
August in the Garden 2024
For summer blooms, few plants are as diverse, yet instantly recognizable as members of the sunflower or daisy family, Asteraceae. With some 300 different types in the Botanical Garden, the family represents the greatest diversity of any group in our collections. There are annuals, perennials, biennials, shrubs and subshrubs, and they hail from every region […]
Garden After Hours: An Evening Serenade 2024
Join us on August 1st, 2024 for performances by UBC OperaTea in the Garden for an enchanting evening out! Celebrate the long and beautiful summer nights with us right here with music and greenery at UBC Botanical Garden. Performances begin promptly at 5:00pm and our Garden will be open until 7:00pm during our exclusive after […]
Uniting for Nature: Highlights from Biodiversity Days 2024
Read about our fourth annual Biodiversity Days celebration, and how the many branches of our community joined together to share knowledge on all things biodiversity! As a new Sustainability and Community Programs student at UBC Botanical Garden, May was an exciting time to start my first month on the team and dive right into Biodiversity […]
Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Gifts from UBC Botanical Garden’s Shop in the Garden and Garden Centre offer a special touch of nature and sustainability for that botanical-loving Father. Gifts from UBC Botanical Garden’s Shop in the Garden and Garden Centre not only celebrate Father’s Day but also support conservation efforts and promote appreciation for the biodiverse world: Botanical Games […]
Endangered Maples in Southern Japan March 2024
Endangered Maples in Southern Japan – March 14 – March 28, 2024 The trip participants were Dan Crowley (Westonbirt Arboretum, UK, and BGCI), Ikuyo Saeki (University of Tsukuba, Japan), Ryo Sugiyama (Nitobe Memorial Garden) and Douglas Justice (UBC Botanical Garden). Ikuyo joined us on Day 2, on our way to the Ryukyu Islands, and left […]
Importance of Native Bee Diversity: How to Help Save the ‘Right’ Bees
About the author: Terrell Roulston is a community ecologist, and pollinator expert. He recently completed his Masters of Science in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC, where he worked on untangling how honey bees (Apis mellifera) change the functioning of plant and pollinator communities using pollination networks. Terrell joined UBC Botanical Garden’s […]
8 Thoughtful Gifts for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to honour the incredible mothers who have shaped our lives with their love, wisdom, and unwavering support. Show your appreciation with gestures that truly reflect the depth of our gratitude and affection. Here are 8 thoughtful gift ideas for Mother’s Day, from heartfelt gifts that speak to her unique […]