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Sustainability

Bird-friendly green spaces

Bird-friendly green spaces

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The Friends of the Garden (FOGs) have been working closely with Nature Vancouver to complete monthly bird biodiversity assessments in the Garden.

By Garden Communications on December 4, 2018

Ivana & Oliver holding map of Metro Vancouver

How sustainability education can shift attitudes towards the environment

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Ivana Zelenika, Dr. Tara Moreau, Oliver Lane, and Dr. Jiaying Zhao investigate the effects of attending our Sustainable Communities Field School.

By Garden Communications on November 13, 2018

Protect Gardens and Lawns from New Invasive Species – Green Thumb News

Protect Gardens and Lawns from New Invasive Species – Green Thumb News

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Everything you need to know about keeping the Japanese Beetle out of your Metro Vancouver garden.

By Garden Communications on August 22, 2018

The Low Down on Invasive Plants – Green Thumb News

The Low Down on Invasive Plants – Green Thumb News

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Tips and tricks to keep your home garden in-check

By Garden Communications on June 29, 2018

A Zero Waste Q+A with Ivana Zelenika

A Zero Waste Q+A with Ivana Zelenika

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Preventing contamination into waste streams is just as important as recycling itself.

By Garden Communications on June 27, 2018

Food Garden

Food Garden featured in UN Food Gardens’ Feed Your City Showcase

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Established in 1983, the Food Garden has been the grounds for demonstration and compassion.

By Garden Communications on June 8, 2018

Zero waste volunteers drastically reduce contamination at the UBC Apple Festival

Zero waste volunteers drastically reduce contamination at the UBC Apple Festival

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PhD Candidate Ivana Zelenika, Dr. Tara Moreau, and Dr. Jiaying Zhao investigated the effectiveness of different interventions to reduce contamination.

By Garden Communications on May 29, 2018

Meet Beeologist in Residence Brian Campbell

Meet Beeologist in Residence Brian Campbell

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Introducing Brian Campbell, the Garden’s new Beeologist in Residence.

By Garden Communications on August 9, 2017

Top 10 APGA Conference Takeaway To-Do’s

Top 10 APGA Conference Takeaway To-Do’s

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What I enjoy most about conferences are the ideas. Ideas + people make for rich sessions and engaging discussions. Beautiful garden settings also help.

By tara moreau on July 7, 2017

Dr. Tara Moreau recipient of City of Vancouver Award of Excellence

Dr. Tara Moreau recipient of City of Vancouver Award of Excellence

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Dr. Moreau was recognized with the individual award for Greenest City Leadership.

By Garden Communications on March 2, 2017

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