iNaturalist – Plant Phenology
We have created a project called Flowers of UBC Botanical Garden to understand patterns in the phenology of our plant collections. We encourage the public to participate in our project by capturing at least one photograph (ideally three) of easily accessible plants in our collections. Please remember to stay on the paths and do not trespass areas […]
Biodiversity Days 2024
May 2024 | A month-long celebration to honour the International Day for Biological Diversity.
Family Nature Walk FAQ
About the Event Join us for a biodiversity adventure and connect with plants, pollinators and trees through a self-guided nature experience in the beautiful UBC Botanical Garden! Fun for the whole family! This children-oriented event will take your family ~2 hours and includes a self-guided journey through UBC Botanical Garden and the GreenHeart TreeWalk to […]
Auspicious Plants Information Lunar New Year 2025
Anthurium Anthurium andraeanum Anthuriums are considered auspicious during Lunar New Year celebrations for their vibrant and heart-shaped flowers, which symbolize love, passion, and happiness. The bright red color of many anthurium varieties is particularly significant during this festive time, as red is traditionally associated with prosperity and positive energy in Chinese culture. Offering or displaying […]
January in the Garden 2024
Planning a January visit to UBC Garden? Discover our broadleaf cold-hardy evergreens!
September in the Garden 2023
In the Garden, September is frequently just an extension of August. It might be a little cooler, and maybe the weather systems move a little faster, but this month often still feels like summer.
Tips & Techniques from our Horticulturists
Late last year our horticulturists and Shop Friends of the Garden were busily researching beautiful bulbs to showcase and sell at the Garden. With spring’s arrival, it’s a great opportunity to share some tips and techniques from our horticulturists. Christopher and Scott are both Horticulturists working in the Front Entrance garden area. Christopher takes […]
Event Summary: 2023 Peter Wharton Lecture with Speaker Dr. Suzanne Simard
This year’s Peter Wharton Lecture was focused on how the forest’s overall health and the impact of deforestation are acutely linked to what Dr. Simard describes as mycorrhizal networks.
March in the Garden 2023
This month’s offering is another exploration of the Botanical Garden’s conifers.
Biodiversity in Brackets: Reflections on COP-15 and a renewed hope for nature
Tara Moreau shares her insights into the historic signing of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in December of 2022 in conversation with Garden staff member Lauren Jackson