UBC Botanical Garden and Community News: October 2004

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Forum on Biodiversity and Urban Form

Evergreen will present a forum and discussion panel titled, Look Who's Partnering For Biodiversity in Our Cities, Friday Nov. 5, 7-9pm at the UBC Downtown Campus, Robson Square. The featured speaker will be Mike Houck, Director, Urban Green Spaces Institute, and urban naturalist with the Audubon Society of Portland.

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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 3:04 PM on October 21, 2004

Apple Fest Appreciation (2004)

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A kind thanks to all involved for supporting the garden's activities; all funds generated from the event support the garden's research and educational initiatives.

Special thanks to the UBC Friends of the Garden and other volunteers who make the event possible and enjoyable for thousands.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 12:40 AM on October 18, 2004

Annual Mushroom Show

Category(-ies): Community Events

The Vancouver Mycological Society will present its annual show, “Mushrooms Among Us” Sunday October 24 from 10am to 3pm, at VanDusen Botanical Gardens Floral Hall. Admission $3.00, children under 12 are free.

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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 12:52 PM on October 15, 2004

Apple Festival by Transit (2004)

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Travelling to the Applefest by transit? Free shuttles from the UBC bus loop to the garden run from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The shuttles leave the bus loop every fifteen minutes.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 12:52 PM on October 15, 2004

Apple Festival Parking (2004)

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Planning on driving to UBC for the Apple Festival?

Parking is available in the West Parkade, which is located on Lower Mall (UBC Parking Rates - see weekend rates at parkades). Use Gates 6 or 7 to access. Campus Map (PDF)

Signage will be posted giving directions to the parkade. Three free trolleys will ferry people between the Botanical Garden and the parkade all day Saturday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The trolleys are disabled equipped for those who require an extra helping hand.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 12:45 AM on October 15, 2004

Autumn 2004 Newsletter

Category(-ies): Botanical Garden News

Read about the latest news and events at UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research in the Autumn 2004 Newsletter (Adobe Acrobat Reader required to view).

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 6:28 PM on October 12, 2004