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Butterflies and Bugs of the Garry Oak Ecosystem (Lecture)

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Monday, March 23, 2009

12pm to 1pm

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Lecture Details A lecture to familiarize participants with the common and not-so-common butterflies and insects found in one of Canada’s richest and most endangered ecosystems, the Garry oak ecosystem. Leaving participants with the tools to recognize these small yet significant inhabitants.  

Instructor Ingrid Hoff graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Plant Sciences. Some of her experiences while she was obtaining her degree include working as a Horticultural Assistant at VanDusen Botanical Garden and conducting plant pathology studies for the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands. Shortly after graduation, she followed her love of native BC plants and worked in the forestry industry conducting surveys on forest health and regeneration as well as plant-based site reclamation. Eventually the call of horticulture lead her back out of the forest and she went to work for Gardens West Magazine serving as their Horticultural Editor for four years. Ingrid has maintained her ties with the magazine and still writes a regular monthly column called “bug bytes” which aims to educate readers about common insects (one of Ingrid’s other passions). Ingrid currently works at the UBC Botanical Garden as their Horticultural Manager.  

Location At the Botanical Garden Reception Centre, near the main entrance (Directions to the Botanical Garden)  

Cost $5.00  

Please Note Bring a bag lunch. Coffee supplied. Fee collected at the door. Please call 604-822-3928 or email the in advance to book a seat.  

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