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Biodiversity Days Event Spotlight

Explore the wonders of nature at UBC Botanical Garden's Family Nature Walk! Enjoy a self-guided forest adventure with fun games, crafts, and activities at educational stations—ending with a thrilling walk through the treetops on the GreenHeart TreeWalk. This 2 hour, kid-friendly event teaches the importance of plants, soil, and pollinators while connecting with community leaders and the environment. Each children's ticket includes one Kids Nature Kit—an exciting, family-favourite element of this event (valued at $30).

Saturday, May 17th 2025
UBC Botanical Garden, 6408 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver BC.

We strive to keep our programming accessible to all families. If the admission cost is a barrier, please contact us at garden.programs@ubc.ca

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Where Change Begins – A Day to Imagine, Connect, and Act on Climate

Join us for a transformative day of learning, discussion, and bold action on the harsh reality of climate change.

Featuring a keynote presentation by climate fiction author, Lisa Brideau, catered lunch and a tour of UBC Botanical Garden, this event is intended to engage and empower a diversity of climate-concerned citizens and community leaders. The day’s proceedings will be documented by a visual artist, and conclude with a collaborative, action-oriented session.

When: 8:45 am to 4:45 pm, May 22, 2025
Where: UBC Botanical Garden Reception Centre

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Media Spotlight: Cultivara Tree Climbing Tours

As mentioned on CityNews, Cultivara Tree Tours safely guides you into the canopy for an unforgettable adventure. As you ascend, feel the gentle sway of the tree, take in sweeping views, and experience the forest from a rarely seen perspective. Book your private adventure today!

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May in the Garden

Twenty years ago, when the first native bunch grasses were introduced to the site we now call the Garry Oak Meadow Garden, we envisioned a self-sustaining, flower-filled meadow, rubbing shoulders with Garry oaks, arbutus, roses and other native shrubs. And thanks to the hard-working curators and horticulturalists who have shepherded the process since those early days, that is essentially what was created.

Your Dream Wedding Begins in the Garden

Host your wedding at UBC Botanical Garden or Nitobe Memorial Garden, stunning outdoor venues with lush greenery and flexible event spaces perfect for your special day. For a more intimate atmosphere, Nitobe Memorial Garden offers a unique and peaceful setting inspired by traditional Japanese design. Whether you're planning a grand celebration or a quiet elopement, our gardens provide a romantic, natural backdrop for weddings of all sizes—beautiful, memorable, and uniquely yours.

Limited 2025 wedding dates left—book now or reserve for 2026 to secure your venue. Please email garden.bookings@ubc.ca to inquire.

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Celebrate Mom with Thoughtful and Local Gifts

This Mother’s Day, show your love with something unique—and Canadian!

Visit the Shop in the Garden for hand-selected gifts that celebrate nature and support local growers:

1. Dried floral arrangements for lasting beauty
2. Rare evergreen and deciduous shrubs
3. Curated Japanese maples, personally selected by our Garden Curator, Douglas Justice
4. Chimacum Woods Rhododendrons, now in stock and perfect for Pacific Northwest gardens

Shop in the Garden Open Tue - Sun from 10am - 4:30pm

Events and activities

Quiet bench at UBC Botanical Garden with fall foliage

Visit
UBC Botanical Garden

Explore the world of wild-collected
plants from around the globe
Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:30pm
Closed Mondays

View looking across the pond at the bridge at Nitobe Memorial Garden

Visit
Nitobe Memorial Garden

Experience harmony in nature at
Nitobe Memorial Garden
Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:30pm
Closed Mondays
Late opening on certain days, check Google Maps for the most up-to-date- information

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