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An Opera and Tea (2008)

Category(-ies): 2008 Archives

On Sunday May 4, 2008, experience the magic of the UBC Opera Ensemble during a performance in UBC Botanical Garden.

The event takes place from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors.

For information and tickets contact the UBC School of Music at 604-822-5574. Tickets are also available at the door.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 6:38 PM on May 1, 2008



Perennial Plant Sale Plant Lists (2008)

Category(-ies): Front Page News , Perennial Plant Sale

The Friends of the Garden are happy to release the list of plants available at the 2008 Perennial Plant Sale in advance of the event.

Please note: Plants are only available in limited quantities. Some plants on the list may not be available, due to extenuating circumstances (but not because of presales — there are no presales for this event — the FOGs have always been committed to making sale items available to the public first).

Every effort is made to ensure that plants for sale are not encumbered by any sale restrictions. Also, it is our intention to conform to the guidelines set out by the Convention on Biological Diversity. If a mistake has been made and a plant is for sale that should not be, please contact us.

And on a personal note, I spent an hour today watching the FOGs and Douglas Justice go through a quality control session to try to ensure the best available plants for sale. I know that a few of the plants currently on the list will be dropped because they're not suitable for sale (many of them too small to sell this year), but there are many, many great plants available! -- Daniel

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 2:24 PM on April 30, 2008



Perennial Plant Sale (2008)

Category(-ies): Community Events , Front Page News , Local Interest , Perennial Plant Sale

Treat Mom on her special day to an outing at UBC Botanical Garden. Over 800 varieties of perennials, native plants, and rare and unusual hard-to-finds will be available, all at great prices (and grown by the FOG volunteers and garden staff).

Continue reading "Perennial Plant Sale (2008)"

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 5:44 PM on April 24, 2008



Special Lecture: Gardening with Arthritis (2008)

Category(-ies): Front Page News , Local Interest , UBC Lectures and Courses

Have you dreamed of creating your own garden utopia but worried that your arthritis would slow you down? If so, The Arthritis Society has a workshop for you! The Gardening with Arthritis workshop is designed to educate participants about ways to enjoy this popular leisure activity without putting additional stress on their joints.

This free special lecture will take place on May 27, 2008 from 6pm to 8pm. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.. For registration details and more information, view the attached poster or view: Gardening with Arthritis.

Gardening with Arthritis (PDF)

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 7:29 PM on April 23, 2008



Special Program: Tai Chi In The Garden (2008)

Category(-ies): Community Events , Front Page News , Local Interest

Date: April 24th to June 26th, 2008

Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday Evenings

Program Details: This class will introduce the popular Yang Style of T'ai Chi ("Taijiquan"), an internal art that is characterized by slow, continuous and gentle movements. The Yang Style is ideal for practitioners of all ages and abilities (beginners and intermediates). Strengthen your muscles, improve balance, increase flexibility and relieve stress by learning the graceful sequence of 108 postures in this long form of Yang Style. You will also be taught how to cultivate Qi for improved blood circulation, awareness and internal power.

Instructor: Michael Blackburn, a gifted and professional instructor with over a decade of teaching experience, who has studied and practiced with notable teachers in Canada, China, Taiwan, Japan and the US since 1987.

Location: In the Garden when daylight and weather permit, otherwise in the UBC Botanical Garden Reception Centre, 6804 South West Marine Drive. Vancouver, BC.

Cost: (General) $75 or (Garden Members) $70 (10 sessions, one each Thursday evening)

Please Note: Advanced registration required. Please have your credit card information ready and email nadine.diner@ubc.ca or call 604-690-5375. Dress for the weather.

Tai Chi Poster - English (2008) (PDF)

Tai Chi Poster - Chinese (2008) (PDF)

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 2:03 PM on April 17, 2008 | Comments (0)



Student Summer Jobs (2008)

Category(-ies): 2008 Archives

Please note: applications are no longer being accepted.

Several summer student positions are available for the summer of 2008.

Students are hired for available summer positions at the UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research based on the following criteria:

Please apply directly with resume and cover letter by closing date (April 11, 2008) to:

Ingrid Hoff
c/o UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research
6804 Southwest Marine Drive
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6T 1Z4

Please mark clearly on the envelope: “Summer Student Job Application”

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 11:17 AM on March 20, 2008



Cherry Blossom Viewing at Nitobe Memorial Garden

Category(-ies): 2008 Archives

24th Annual Vancouver Mokuyokai Society Ohanami
(Cherry Blossom Viewing) at Nitobe Memorial Garden
3:00pm - 8:00 pm
April 12, 2008
Admission: By Donation

Tea Ceremony & Bento Box reservations, please contact: rsvp@mokuyokai.bc.ca

Musicians: Koto (harp) & Shakuhachi (flute)

Beautiful paper lanterns hang throughout the trees and offer a delicate light as the sun settles. Traditional music can be heard and there is a soft fragrance in the air. The Cherry Trees are in full bloom, and offer their beauty during this brief window of spring.

For more information, please contact the Vancouver Mokuyokai Society at 778-231-9482 or visit them on-line at http://www.mokuyokai.bc.ca.

Posted by Pary Mohamed at 4:07 PM on March 12, 2008