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UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden Re-Opens March 3, 2021

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March 3, 2021 | UBC Botanical Garden, Nitobe Memorial Garden, and Shop in the Garden & Garden Centre will re-open. Tickets coming soon.

By Garden Communications on February 16, 2021

Food Garden with completed new borders for raised beds.

Upgraded Borders to Improve Food Garden Operations

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UBC Botanical Garden’s Food Garden underwent an essential upgrade to continue to optimally grow produce and support educational display and non-profits community donations.

By Garden Communications on December 15, 2020

Erin Despard

Introducing the New UBC Botanical Garden Artist in Residence: Erin Despard

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This fall, UBC Botanical Garden welcomes our new Artist in Residence, Dr. Erin Despard.

By Garden Communications on November 16, 2020

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Nitobe Memorial Garden Re-opens July 15, 2020

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Re-connect with an inner sense of peace at Nitobe Memorial Garden, now re-opening on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

By Garden Communications on July 8, 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

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

Purchase Cider in Support of UBC Botanical Garden

Purchase Cider in Support of UBC Botanical Garden

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Purchase delicious cider in support of UBC Botanical Garden.

By Garden Communications on May 8, 2020

Immerse Yourself in Virtual Nature Tours

Immerse Yourself in Virtual Nature Tours

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Miss the outdoors? Enjoy the wonders of nature through virtual tours, including our Greenheart TreeWalk.

By Garden Communications on April 18, 2020

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