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2007-2008 UBC Botanical Garden Courses, Lectures and Seminars
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The 2007-2008 UBC Botanical Garden Courses and Lecture Schedule is now available. For printable course details, please see this PDF document.
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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 3:45 PM on September 14, 2007
Apple Festival (2007)
Category(-ies): Apple Festival , Community Events , Local Interest , UBC Events
The 17th annual Apple Festival is being held on October 13th and 14th from 11AM to 4PM on both days. Admission fee this year is $2.00 for adults with those under 18 free.
There will be over 50 varieties of apples to taste and to buy, as well as many varieties of apple trees for sale. Come early to ensure that you can buy your favourite apple, as many of the most popular varieties sell out quickly.
Once again, there will be a Longest Peel contest, with prizes being awarded for those who can peel the longest unbroken apple skin. There will also be a special game for children, allowing them to explore parts of the Garden on their way to the Children's Corner.
For more information and the latest news, please visit the UBC Apple Fest web page.
Have a question about apples? Start a new discussion thread in UBC Botanical Garden's Fruit Trees online forum!
Posted by Pary Mohamed at 9:03 AM on September 10, 2007
Apple Festival by Transit (2007)
Category(-ies): Apple Festival , Community Events , UBC Events
Travelling to the Apple Festival by transit? Once you've arrived on campus, take Translink's C20 shuttle route from the diesel bus loop. Accessibility-enabled.
The community shuttle runs every half hour, starting at 9:15 AM on Saturday and 10:15 AM on Sunday.
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 9:09 PM on September 7, 2007
Apple Festival Parking (2007)
Category(-ies): Apple Festival , Community Events , UBC Events
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.
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 9:01 PM on September 7, 2007