Big Birds

Category(-ies): Botanical Garden News

Along with the nesting pair of bald eagles in the garden, a few other large birds have dropped in or taken up residence:

• To prepare the waterfall that feeds the entrance pond for the summer, the water has been drained to service the pumps. A great blue heron has taken this opportunity to clean out any surviving fish in the shallow pools of water that remain.


• A barred owl has been spotted on consecutive days at the far end of the Asian Garden


• The “pock-pock-pock” of North America's largest woodpecker, the pileated woodpecker, tapping into decaying standing trees is a frequent sound heard in the Asian Garden.

On a related note, if there are any birdwatchers with lists of birds seen at the garden referenced by date, I'd be happy to add the list to the web site as a service to other birdwatchers and visitors. Just click on my name below to send me an email.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 11:24 PM on March 23, 2005

Volunteers Needed for Garden Show

Category(-ies): Community Events

Volunteers of all skill types are sought for the 2005 Vancouver Garden Show at VanDusen, which will take place June 9-12, 2005. Various positions will be available from mid-May to mid-June. Volunteer positions include: Set-up, Ticket Takers, Lost and Found Booth, Plant Drop off and Pick up, Sign In and Registration, plus many more. People interested in volunteering should send an email to Bev Walker or call 604-687-4780.

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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 3:25 PM on March 22, 2005

Magnolias in bloom

Category(-ies): Botanical Garden News

In a typical year, the flowering of magnolias coincide with the “new season” in the garden; the time of year when the garden gears up to welcome its spring, summer and autumn visitors. Once again, a mild winter has put the two out of sync.

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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 12:41 PM on March 3, 2005

Welcome Anew!

Category(-ies): Botanical Garden News

Long-time visitors to the garden will note a few changes as the garden greets spring. Garden staff have been busy redesigning and renewing the main garden entrance.

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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 4:36 PM on March 2, 2005