Announcing the 2025 Nitobe Memorial Garden Photo Contest Winner
This spring, we invited visitors to capture the tranquil beauty of Nitobe Memorial Garden. From April to June, participants shared with us the vision of the garden’s serenity and vibrancy throughout images of cherry blossoms, koi, stone lanterns, and the greenery all around. Every single submission was stunning and inspiring. Every photo was judged […]
Exploring Cherry Blossoms at UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden
Cherry Blossom Walk with Douglas Justice (Event) Spring has officially arrived in Vancouver, and with it comes the stunning sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom. If you’re looking to take in the beauty of the season, UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden are two of the best places to visit. Whether you’re a […]
How We Conserve Water at UBC Botanical Garden
Douglas Justice discusses the importance of water use for healthy collections and biodiversity and introduces our new irrigation system.
Nitobe Memorial Garden Re-opens July 15, 2020
Re-connect with an inner sense of peace at Nitobe Memorial Garden, now re-opening on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
Nitobe Memorial Garden donates koi to Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Ten koi make their way across the pond to their new home at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.
Tealeaves x UBC Botanical Garden – A Curated Sakura Experience in the Garden
The fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms reminds us to cherish the present moment.
Ryo Sugiyama Joins TomoeArts Board of Directors
Congratulations to Ryo Sugiyama, Curator of Nitobe Memorial Garden, on his appointment to the TomoeArts Board of Directors!
Pruning, Researching, and Building Bridges at Nitobe Memorial Garden
Meet Yu Ozaki, this year’s Ian Gillam International Exchange Fellowship recipient.
Nitobe Curator Profile: Ryo Sugiyama
Find out more about Nitobe Curator Ryo Sugiyama.
An Evening with Dr. Tsunenori Nitobe
UBC Botanical Garden, the Nitobe Memorial Garden and the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre are pleased to host a presentation by Dr. Tsunenori Nitobe from the Nitobe Shrine and Museum in Towada-shi. Dr. Nitobe will present “Dr. Inazo Nitobe and His Efforts to Build East-West Relations,” a discussion about the Nitobe family history, the […]