Biodiversity Days 2022
Biodiversity Days is a month-long celebration throughout the month of May, to honour the International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22) with events both online and at various locations across campus. Hosted by UBC Botanical Garden in collaboration with SEEDS Sustainability Program and CCUB Climate Crisis in Urban Biodiversity Initiative, the celebration features family nature walks, a student showcase, virtual events, practical workshops and more.
Biodiversity Days events include:
Family Nature Walk at UBC Botanical Garden – May 21 – 22 | In-person at the UBC Botanical Garden | Participate in a self-guided showcase of biodiversity visiting many education stations.
Wellbeing Walk (date to be announced) | In-person on campus | Take a guided walk and learn about the connections between nature and wellbeing.
Butterfly Bioblitz in BC Schools (dates in May and June to be announced) | In schools throughout BC | Kickoff with David Suzuki Foundation. This collective effort is part of the David Suzuki Foundation Butterflyway Program and is organized by the BIMBY Butterflies Community Science Project. Learn more here.
Check our website in mid-April for registration links to events listed above. More events will also be added.
