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Boootiful Botany Haunted Halloween Event (2008)
Category(-ies): 2008 Archives , Community Events
Date: Saturday October 25, 2008
Time: 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Throughout the grounds of UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 South West Marine Drive, Vancouver.
Organizer: The Education and Outreach Office at UBC Botanical Garden
Admission: Free Community Event
Description: This exciting event will begin with a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt where parents and children can work together to find a number of spooky plant stops in the garden. At each plant stop, they'll learn some weird or unusual facts and stories about plants while receiving Halloween treats. Following the scavenger hunt, parents and children can enjoy Halloween crafts and games.
Don't forget to wear your costume!
Please Note: This event will occur rain or shine. Dogs are not permitted in UBC Botanical Garden. If you'd like to facilitate the continuation of free community events at UBC Botanical Garden, donations are graciously accepted towards the Education and Outreach Program. Admission to the Garden is by donation on the day of this event. Please contact 604-827-4536 for more information. Pre-registration is not required and all aspects of the event are on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is limited parking on-site. Additional parking may be available on Old Marine Road or metered parking along East Mall, the Thunderbird Parkade and Thunderbird Stadium.
The C20 transit shuttle runs from the campus bus-loop to the Garden at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour, while the #41, 43 and 49 buses stop along 16th Avenue, one block south of the Garden. For more details about transit options, including information about cycling routes, please visit UBC Trek.
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 3:23 PM on September 27, 2008
2007 Vancouver Orchid Festival
Category(-ies): Community Events , Local Interest
A press release from the organizers of The Vancouver Orchid Festival.
They are distinctive, exotic and mysterious…orchids at The Vancouver Orchid Festival in Vandusen Botanical Gardens! This unique plant sale event blooms March 31 and April 1, 2007 at the Vandusen Botanical Gardens Floral Hall. With easy access to and from downtown Vancouver and Richmond, plant lovers and orchid enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see and buy an exclusive selection of orchids, orchid art and companion plants.
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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 4:05 PM on January 19, 2007
Vancouver Mycological Society Mushroom Show
Category(-ies): Community Events , Local Interest
The Vancouver Mycological Society is holding a Mushroom Show on Sunday, October 22 at VanDusen Botanical Garden. The show runs from 11am until 4pm in VanDusen's Floral Hall, and features displays of edible, poisonous and dubious mushrooms along with demonstrations on the cultivation, preservation and cooking of gourmet varieties. Attendees are invited to bring mushroom and fungus specimens for identification. Admission $3.00, children under 12 free.
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 12:23 PM on October 11, 2006
Treefest 2006
Category(-ies): Community Events , Local Interest
Press Release from the City of Coquitlam:
The City of Coquitlam in partnership with the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society , Burke Mountain Naturalists and ArtsConnect invites you to celebrate the 13th annual Treefest on Sunday, September 17th. Treefest will be held from 12:00 – 5:00 pm at the Riverview Hospital Grounds located at 2601 Lougheed Highway in Coquitlam.
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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 1:49 PM on September 15, 2006
Fraser Pacific Rose Society's 2006 Rose Show
Category(-ies): Community Events
The Fraser Pacific Rose Society's annual rose show is approaching. The 2006 Rose Show will be held June 24th & 25th at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier Street, Coquitlam BC (Sat 1-5 and Sun 11 - 4). General admission is $3.00.
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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 3:06 PM on June 23, 2006
East Van Tour of Private Gardens
Category(-ies): Community Events
Calling all gardeners! Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 18th, 2006, the date of the 13th annual tour of private gardens in East Vancouver. This one-day tour (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) begins at Figaro’s Garden Centre (3rd Ave & Victoria Drive) and costs a reasonable $10 per person.
The tour is self-directed. Participants pick up a map of this year’s gardens at Figaro’s beginning at 9:30 a.m. The gardens in the tour are as varied as the gardeners: small or large, neat as a pin or wild as the wind, funky or formal, and there’s a wealth of great ideas and inspiration to take away for your own garden.
The East Van Tour of Private Gardens is co-sponsored by Britannia Community Centre and Figaro’s Garden Centre. Tickets are available from Britannia (604-718-5800) or Figaro’s (604-253-1696).
Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 1:29 PM on April 12, 2006
Vancouver Orchid Society Show and Sale (2006)
Category(-ies): Community Events
Vancouver Orchid Society will be presenting their 29th annual orchid show and sale on April 28, 29 and 30, 2006 at the Richmond Curling Rink, 5540 Hollybridge Way in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. An event not to be missed for orchid enthusiasts, it is Western Canada's Largest Orchid Show. Hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday the 29th and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday the 30th. General Admission is $7.00. An opening gala and preview event will be held Friday evening at 7:00. Be sure to visit the event announcement at the, Vancouver Orchid Society’s Website for a complete list of exhibitors and vendors and for reservations to the preview gala.
Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 10:54 AM on March 13, 2006
2nd Biennial Biodiversity Education and Conservation Colloquium
Category(-ies): Community Events , Local Interest , Local Plant Conservation
From April 12 to 14, 2006, join fellow environmental educators, botanical garden professionals and conservation biologists from across Canada to exchange experiences and innovative ideas for engaging the public in conservation!
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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 3:42 PM on March 6, 2006
The Healing Power of Plants
Category(-ies): Community Events
The Vancouver Hardy Plant Group welcomes Timothy Walker, superintendent of Oxford Botanic Garden, for a lecture titled The Healing Power of Plants on February 8 at 8 pm at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver. Mr. Walker describes his lecture; "…Humankind has exploited the medicinal properties of plants for centuries, yet the role of plants in modern medicine is still considered to be peripheral by many people. This thought provoking seminar attempts to put the record straight, demonstrating how plant products are used every day by all of us to relieve pain and suffering, to heal wounds and cure disease and the essential role that plants play in our general well being."
Tickets may be booked in advance - member tickets $5, non-members $8 or purchased at the door - members $8, non-members $8. For more information visit the VHPG events page or call 604-266-7667.
Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 11:28 AM on February 2, 2006
Engaging the Public in Conservation
Category(-ies): Community Events , Local Plant Conservation
A colloquium to discuss ways to educate the public on conservation issues is being planned for April 12th and 14th at VanDusen and April 13th at UBC. Beth Brierley, Education Director for VanDusen Botanical Garden Association writes, “The focus of the conference will be on sharing ideas/good practice, grass-root implementation and development of new and innovative education programs.”
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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 11:02 AM on January 30, 2006
Dr. John Hodges Lecture on Sustainable Agriculture
Category(-ies): Community Events
Noted author and speaker on agricultural trends, Dr. John Hodges will present a lecture titled, Sustainable Agriculture and Food are now at Risk at events in Vancouver, Victoria and Abbotsford, sponsored by the Vancouver branch of the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists and the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems. The presentations will be open to BCIA members, students and the general public. Fees are $10, $5 for students and $15 at the door.
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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 10:16 AM on November 9, 2005
David Suzuki - Why Biodiversity Matters in a Changing World
Category(-ies): Community Events
How did life diversify? What are the ecological interconnections in biodiversity? How does biodiversity matter to us? And, one of today's most pressing questions, how much biodiversity can we afford to lose?
David Suzuki will present a lecture titled, Why biodiversity matters in a changing world on October 13 at 7:00 pm at the UBC Life Sciences Centre – West Atrium – 2350 Health Sciences Mall. This is the inaugural public lecture in a series being presented by the Beaty Museum of Natural History of the UBC Biodiversity Research Centre.
In this public lecture series, prominent scientists, artists, and public figures will share their perspectives on biodiversity. For more info and to obtain free tickets (required for admission) go to www.biodiversity.ubc.ca or call 604-822-0862.
Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 2:46 PM on October 4, 2005
2005 Maple Society Symposium
Category(-ies): Community Events , Local Interest
Update: September 23, 2005 @ 12:36 PM: Registration for the symposium will be closed as of September 23 at 4:30 PM Vancouver time.
UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research is proud to host the 2nd International Maple Society Symposium from Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 2. The program includes talks by local and international maple experts and growers, tours, and a banquet and auction. Registration is open to everyone (registration form (PDF).
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 1:12 PM on September 7, 2005
TREEFEST at Riverview
Category(-ies): Community Events , Local Interest
The Riverview Horticultural Centre Society is presenting TREEFEST on Sunday September 18 from 11 am to 4 pm at the Henry Esson Young (HEY) Building at Riverview Hospital. The event will offer tours of the grounds, featuring the historic trees planted at the site when it was originally developed as Essondale (the forerunner of the UBC Botanical Garden). There will be activities and entertainment for the whole family. Admission is free. For more information visit the RHC Society events page.
Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 11:29 AM on August 29, 2005
Minotaur Unleashed!
Category(-ies): Art in the Garden , Botanical Garden News , Community Events , Local Interest , UBC Events
The “Minotaur with Hare” by UK artist Sophie Ryder is on display at UBC Botanical Garden for 18 months as part of the Vancouver Sculpture Biennale: Open Spaces 2005/2006. Weighing 800kg and measuring 2.7m (7') tall, the minotaur will overlook a soon-to-be-constructed traditional turf maze, representing the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur.
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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 1:38 PM on August 11, 2005
Calling All Gardeners of Herbs, Foods and Medicinals!
Category(-ies): Community Events , Local Interest
The BC Herb Growers Association is hosting its Annual Summer Networking Event on August 13th & 14th, 2005 at the Kelowna Land & Orchard facilities. Sign up for a weekend of workshops related to the herb growing industry and tantalize your senses with exhibits featuring soothing & delicious herbal delights. BC Herb Growers Association Members are eager to showcase their quality BC herbal products.
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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 4:49 PM on July 12, 2005
Attn: Columbia Valley Gardeners!
Category(-ies): Community Events , Local Interest
From the press release:
“Water has long been a problem in the drought-prone Columbia Valley. Despite large amounts of rain this year, it is anticipated that the months of July and August will see parched gardens and water restrictions. Simple water conservation techniques are useful for optimising water use while maintaining and enhancing gardens.
The College of the Rockies and the Columbia Valley Botanical Garden, with funding support from the Columbia Basin Trust, are holding a workshop on fire and waterwise landscaping at College of the Rockies Invermere Campus July 15-16. The workshop will comprise of an evening lecture and a field tour the following morning.”
Among the many highlights of the workshop is the lecture by Michael Keefer, an expert on native plants and landscaping. For information on registration, fees and special instructions, please see: Fire and Waterwise Landscaping in the Kootenays (PDF)
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 1:32 PM on July 12, 2005
Peter Beales Rose Talk in Victoria
Category(-ies): Community Events
The Peninsular Rose Club of Victoria and The Canadian Rose Society are sponsoring world-renowned rose expert, Peter Beales, who will speak on roses and sign his newest book A Passion For Roses. The talk will be held at 3pm on July 10, 2005 at the David Lam Auditorium at the University of Victoria in Victoria, BC. Admission is $10. For further information please visit the Peninsular Rose Club’s event announcement.
Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 1:34 PM on June 14, 2005
Guilty Pleasures (2005)
Category(-ies): Community Events
The 2005 Vancouver Orchid Society - 28th Annual Orchid Show and Plant Sale takes place at the Richmond Curling Club, 5540 Hollybridge Way, Richmond, BC Canada May 6 to 8, 2005. This year's theme is "Guilty Pleasures"! This highly anticipated event brings orchid enthusiasts, both the young and the young at heart, to share in the pleasures of this spectacular family of flowers.
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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 6:17 AM on April 17, 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
First Annual UBC Farm Research and Education Symposium
Category(-ies): Community Events
You are invited to the first annual UBC Farm Research and Education Symposium, Friday April 1, 2005, 9am - 4pm, lunch provided. The event will be held, rain or shine, at the UBC Farm. Registration cost is $15 ($10 – students).
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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 11:18 AM on February 28, 2005
Vancouver Food Policy Presentation
Category(-ies): Community Events
The Vancouver Food Policy Council will present a panel discussion on local food system issues on March 2, at 7:30pm. Panel members include: Devorah Kahn, Coordinator, Vancouver Food Policy Council; Susan Kurbis, Founder, Environmental Youth Alliance; and Moura Quayle, Dean, UBC Faculty of Agriculture.
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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 10:45 AM on February 25, 2005
Upcoming Seedy Saturdays!
Category(-ies): Community Events
What is Seedy Saturday?
From the Seedy Saturday site:
“Seedy Saturdays are public events, for the betterment of the local gardening community, often organized and operated by volunteers. They bring together home gardeners, seed savers, native plant collectors, agriculture conservation groups, and community gardeners as well as local seed companies that sell open-pollinated varieties of vegetables, fruits, flowers, grains and herbs.”
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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 3:45 PM on February 11, 2005
Forum on Biodiversity and Urban Form
Category(-ies): Community Events
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
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
International Bog Day
Category(-ies): Community Events
Celebrate the thirteenth annual International Bog Day on Sunday, July 25, 2004 at the Delta Nature Reserve in Burns Bog. Burns Bog Conservation Society hosts the International Bog Day event to promote awareness of bog conservation.
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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 12:02 AM on July 21, 2004
Ivy Busters
Category(-ies): Community Events , Local Interest
The Stanley Park Ecological Society and Vancouver Parks Board are seeking volunteers to help control the invasion of English ivy in Stanley Park. English ivy (Hedera helix) can now be found in approximately a third of the park's six hundred acres.
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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 4:09 PM on July 7, 2004
PLANT-A-PALOOZA!
Category(-ies): Community Events
A free concert will take place June 19, 2004 at 2:00 pm in Mahon Park, North Vancouver. The event is a celebration of community involvement and green spaces.
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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 1:07 PM on June 8, 2004
VanDusen Garden Show
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The 11th annual VanDusen Garden show takes place from June 10-13, 2004. “Garden Tales - Gardens From Literature” is this year's theme, with designs from stories such as Alice in Wonderland and The Lord of the Rings. With over 250 exhibitors and 15 theme and feature gardens, the garden show is one of the largest in North America.
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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 1:46 PM on June 2, 2004
Beyond Pesticides - Healthy Gardens, Healthy People
Category(-ies): Community Events
The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) is presenting a panel discussion on integrated pest management alternatives to pesticides on Wednesday May 19, 2004 at 7:30 pm.
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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 4:15 PM on May 17, 2004
Celebrate Earth Day
Category(-ies): Community Events
Celebrate Earth Day on April 24 in Everett Crowley Park, Vancouver from 11am to 3pm. Bring friends and family to help plant native plants, remove invasive species and restore the natural environment, and also enjoy guided nature tours, music, participatory art and children's activities.
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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 8:47 AM on April 15, 2004
More Dirt on Urban Gardens
Category(-ies): Community Events
Find answers to your urban gardening questions from an expert panel assembled by VanDusen’s Volunteer Guides: Mary Ballon, Stuart Bronson, Judith Cowan and Sylvia Pincott. This all-day event will be held Saturday, March 6th, 8:30am to 3:30pm at VanDusen Botanical Garden in the Floral Hall.
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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 12:45 PM on March 2, 2004
Reminder: Seedy Saturday
Category(-ies): Community Events
This is an opportunity to share, trade or sell heritage seeds with like-minded people. At VanDusen Botanical Garden from 10am to 3pm on February 28.
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 11:52 PM on February 26, 2004
Canadian Heritage Plants
Category(-ies): Community Events , Local Plant Conservation
Seeds of Diversity has released its list of "Seedy Saturdays" for 2004. Who is Seeds of Diversity?
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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 2:37 AM on December 19, 2003
Festival of Lights
Category(-ies): Community Events
VanDusen Botanical Garden is holding its annual Festival of Lights from December 5 to December 31 (closed Christmas Day).
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 1:32 AM on December 5, 2003