![UBC Botanical Garden becomes first Canadian member of Climate Change Alliance of Botanic Gardens](https://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/files/2020/07/Tara-Moreau_giving-a-tour-150x150.jpg)
UBC Botanical Garden becomes first Canadian member of Climate Change Alliance of Botanic Gardens
UBC Botanical Garden has signed an agreement to join the Climate Change Alliance of Botanic Gardens (CCABG), becoming the first Canadian garden to do so.
![Members-Only Tour: Water Wise](https://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/files/2016/07/Waterwise_700x394-150x150.jpg)
Members-Only Tour: Water Wise
Join this FREE members-only tour for tips and tricks to be water wise.
![Gift Ideas for Father’s Day](https://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/files/2024/05/IMG_1363-scaled-e1717172490495-150x150.jpeg)
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](https://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/files/2024/05/Acer-amamiense-seedling-150x150.jpeg)
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](https://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/files/2024/05/Picture1-scaled-e1715712906377-150x150.jpeg)
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](https://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/files/2024/04/IMG_3999-scaled-e1714590910969-150x150.jpg)
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 […]
![iNaturalist – Plant Phenology](https://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/files/2024/04/Screen-Shot-2024-04-30-at-1.29.14-PM-e1715271291401-150x150.png)
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 […]