Welcoming Kelvin Devries, Principal Instructor for The Horticulture Training Program
Kelvin Devries brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role of Principal Instructor for the Horticulture Training Program. With an extensive background in both private and public horticulture, Kelvin has 15 years of experience at Botanical Gardens and Arboreta, contributing to a deep understanding of plant care, landscape design, and arboriculture. Kelvin holds […]
Welcoming Erin Despard, Writer-in-Residence
In 2024, former UBC Botanical Garden artist-in-residence Erin Despard re-joined the Garden as its writer-in-residence and science communicator. Erin holds a PhD in Communication Studies and previously served as a research associate and instructor in UBC’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. Her writing and research focus on gardens, landscapes, and visual media. Some readers […]
Biodiversity Days: Family Nature Walk returned for its Second Annual Celebration
Follow the journey of young nature-lovers, as they experienced this year’s second annual Family Nature Walk as part of our month-long Biodiversity Days celebration.
Douglas Justice awarded Silver American Rhododendron Society medal
We are pleased to announce that Douglas Justice has been awarded the Americal Rhododendron Society Silver medal.
Erin Despard: Artist in Residence update
Plant Propagation for the People: A Community Design Process
Friends of the Garden (FOGs) Feature: September-October 2021
This regular feature will highlight the activities of the Friends of UBC Botanical Garden (FOGs), a close-knit volunteer group at the Garden, as they continue their contributions and community during the pandemic and beyond. Learn more and sign up to become a FOG.
Learning from Mycorrhizal Networks to Inform UBC Campus Landscape Design Strategies
Student Nick Mantegna explores how UBC campus spaces can improve resiliency and biodiversity through biomimicry—the practice of applying nature’s design to sustainably solve human design challenges.
Artist in Residence Zine Available Online
THE TOMATOES BETWEEN US, a zine by our Artist in Residence Dr. Erin Despard, shares her thoughts a bike ride delivering tomato seedlings around a socially distanced Vancouver. Read it here!
UBC Botanical Garden Hortline Service Celebrates 40+ Years of Helping Gardeners
The Hortline celebrates its 40th official anniversary this year! To recognize this important milestone, we catch up with Hortline co-founder David Tarrant and current Chair Ronda Tuyp.
Allison Luke named Principal Instructor of the UBC Botanical Garden Horticulture Training Program
UBC Botanical Garden is excited to announce Allison Luke as the new Principal Instructor of its Horticulture Training Program.