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Dr. Tara Moreau awarded 2020 Marsh Award for Education in Botanic Gardens

Dr. Tara Moreau awarded 2020 Marsh Award for Education in Botanic Gardens

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Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) has awarded Dr. Tara Moreau as the winner of the 2020 Marsh Award for Education in Botanic Gardens.

By Garden Communications on November 26, 2020

Maples Turning Red: one in five maple species are at high risk of extinction

Maples Turning Red: one in five maple species are at high risk of extinction

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One in five maple species are at high risk of extinction. Only concerted conservation efforts will prevent their extinction.

By Garden Communications on October 1, 2020

UBC Botanical Garden becomes first Canadian member of Climate Change Alliance of Botanic Gardens

UBC Botanical Garden becomes first Canadian member of Climate Change Alliance of Botanic Gardens

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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.

By Garden Communications on July 8, 2020

Associate Director Dr. Tara Moreau receives APGA Professional Citation

Associate Director Dr. Tara Moreau receives APGA Professional Citation

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Dr. Tara Moreau of UBC Botanical Garden has been recognized with the 2020 American Public Gardens Association (APGA) Professional Citation award.

By Garden Communications on July 8, 2020

The Bounty of Biodiversity

Virtual Talk Recap: The Bounty of Biodiversity

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UBC Botanical Garden, TEALEAVES, and special guests met for a virtual discussion on the historical precedence of the edible plants around us and the global and individual benefits of foraging. 

By Garden Communications on June 1, 2020

Loren Rieseberg

Garden Research Director Elected to the US National Academy of Sciences

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Dr. Loren Rieseberg is recognized for his contributions to evolutionary biology.

By Garden Communications on May 8, 2020

Virtual Tea & Talk: “The Garden of Secrets” Recap

Virtual Tea & Talk: “The Garden of Secrets” Recap

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UBC Botanical Garden and TEALEAVES presented a successful virtual screening “The Garden of Scerets” followed by discussion of how plants inspire design and lifestyle innovations.

By Garden Communications on May 8, 2020

TEALEAVES and UBC Botanical Garden logos on semi-transparent white banner, large-leafed plant in background. Text: IN COLLABORATION

UBC Botanical Garden and TEALEAVES take unique collaboration to World Biodiversity Forum

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The Garden and its partner TEALEAVES will discuss biomimetic solutions for global issues at the World Biodiversity Forum.

By Garden Communications on February 19, 2020

long shot of bridge against water and forested land with cars. Text: February 2020 The world comes together for a conversation on the future of biodiversity

UBC Botanical Garden and TEALEAVES present at World Biodiversity Forum 2020

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UBC Botanical Garden and TEALEAVES will present “The Garden of Secrets” film at the WBF in Davos, Switzerland.

By Garden Communications on February 13, 2020

Andrea poses in front of the SDG 13: Climate Action cube

UNLEASH Reflections: The Global Goals in Action

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Graduate student Andrea Byfuglien shares her experience attending UNLEASH to participate in climate solutions with Garden Dr. Tara Moreau

By Garden Communications on January 31, 2020

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