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 […]
Top 5 Things You Should Know about the World’s First Mushroom Powered Toilet
UBC Botanical Garden has just unveiled something you probably never expected to get excited about: a toilet. And for UBC students, this is more than just a school project; it’s a glimpse into how sustainability, research, and campus life can come together in surprising ways. As part of UBC’s Campus as a Living Lab initiative, the MycoToilet […]
Climate Talks: Connecting Food, Health and Biodiversity in a Changing Climate
Climate change impacts us all, and we are all responsible for taking action. This symposium aims to engage citizens, students and scientists in taking action to advance food, health and biodiversity. It is important to provide knowledge, scope for reflection and opportunities for action on the topic of nutrition and climate change in addition […]
Dr. Tara Moreau awarded 2020 Marsh Award for Education in Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) has awarded Dr. Tara Moreau as the winner of the 2020 Marsh Award for Education in Botanic Gardens.
Maples Turning Red: one in five maple species are at high risk of extinction
One in five maple species are at high risk of extinction. Only concerted conservation efforts will prevent their extinction.
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.
Associate Director Dr. Tara Moreau receives APGA Professional Citation
Dr. Tara Moreau of UBC Botanical Garden has been recognized with the 2020 American Public Gardens Association (APGA) Professional Citation award.
Virtual Talk Recap: The Bounty of Biodiversity
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.
Garden Research Director Elected to the US National Academy of Sciences
Dr. Loren Rieseberg is recognized for his contributions to evolutionary biology.
Virtual Tea & Talk: “The Garden of Secrets” Recap
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.