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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 Vancouver, UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe […]
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
Join this FREE members-only tour for tips and tricks to be water wise.
Seasons of Learning: Climate Research and Community Action at the UBC Botanical Garden in Review
As every gardener knows, gardens are places where things are always changing. Perhaps it is not surprising then, that botanical gardens in particular provide an excellent setting for research about the impacts of a changing climate. The diverse plant collections held by botanical gardens enable a variety of observations and comparisons that both illuminate the […]
2025 Adult Wreath Making Workshops
Register Here! Inspired by UBC Botanical Garden’s natural treasures, participants spend three hours learning tips and techniques for making a natural holiday wreath and will leave with their own beautifully handmade wreath to decorate their door or to gift to a friend. Additional wreaths are for sale at our Shop in the Garden during the […]
Sharing Apples, Stories, and Smiles
Each October, the Garden transforms into an apple-lover’s paradise, filled with the scent of freshly baked pies, the sound of live music, and the laughter of families exploring together. But behind the scenes of this beloved event is a group of dedicated volunteers whose passion and teamwork make every Apple Festival possible: the Friends of […]
A Message from the Garden Director: Celebrating 34 Years of Apple Festival
Welcome to UBC Botanical Garden’s annual Apple Festival, a volunteer-led celebration of place, harvest and community. For 34 years, Apple Festival has invited us to savour the bounty of British Columbia’s rich agricultural landscapes and to remember that we are deeply connected to the land and to one another.