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BARK - a closer look
Friday, June 1 - Sunday, July 29Three artists emphasize the amazing textures, shapes and abstractions of a tree’s bark or ‘skin’.
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Brush with Nature
Saturday, April 14 - Tuesday, June 26The 4th Annual Vancouver plein air group exhibition of images painted onsite at VanDusen Garden.
Learn MoreBARK - a closer look
Friday, June 1 - Sunday, July 29Three artists emphasize the amazing textures, shapes and abstractions of a tree’s bark or ‘skin’.
Learn MoreMember Mornings
Saturday, June 16 - Saturday, August 11 8 am - 9 amMember Mornings at VanDusen Garden are in full swing!
Learn MoreJune Bird Walk
Saturday, June 23 10 amTake a guided tour through VanDusen and learn about the native bird species that make their home in the garden
Learn MoreMedicine Wheel Ceremony
Sunday, June 24 - Sunday, December 23 12:00 pm to 3:00 pmPeople from varying backgrounds and spiritual traditions are invited to gather to celebrate the beginning of a new season in a beautiful outdoors setting at VanDusen Garden.
Learn MorePreschool Storytime: Nature’s Stories for Young Children
Wednesday, June 27 - Wednesday, November 28 10:00 to 10:45 amTakes place on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 10:00 to 10:45 am and includes reading, action songs and a craft project.
Learn MoreVancouver Shade Garden Society Show
Sunday, July 15 10 am - 4 pmJoin the Vancouver Shade Garden Society for their annual show.
Learn MoreBC Fuchsia and Begonia Society - Annual Show & Competition
Saturday, July 28 - Sunday, July 29Join the BC Fuchsia & Begonia Society for their Annual Show & Competition.
Learn MorePreschool Nature Camps for children aged 4-5
Tuesday, August 7 - Friday, August 10Each day is a new adventure at our nature based camp! Discover the amazing world of birds, bugs, and plants through fun and games.
Learn MoreBudding Birders at the Backyard Bird Garden
Thursday, August 23 10 am - 12 pmFamilies with children ages 4 – 10 are invited to drop by anytime between 10 am and 12 pm for a morning of hands-on activities to learn more about the birds that frequent VanDusen.
Learn MoreSale of Orchids and Companion Plants
Saturday, August 25 10 am - 4 pmPresented by the Vancouver Orchid Society
Learn MoreDahlia Show
Saturday, September 1 - Sunday, September 2Join the Vancouver Dahlia Society for their annual show.
Learn MoreEarly Chrysanthemum Sale
Saturday, September 8 - Sunday, September 9Presented by the Point Grey Chrysanthemum Association
Learn MoreAlpine Garden Club of BC - Fall Sale
Saturday, September 15 12 - 4 pmJoin the Alpine Garden Club of BC for their fall show.
Learn MoreSeptember Bird Walk
Saturday, September 22 10 amTake a guided tour through VanDusen and learn about the native bird species that make their home in the garden.
Learn More2018 Mushroom Show
Sunday, October 21 11 am - 4 pmPresented by the Vancouver Mycological Society
Learn MoreOctober Bird Walk
Saturday, October 27 10 amTake a guided tour through VanDusen and learn about the native bird species that make their home in the garden.
Learn MoreNovember Bird Walk
Saturday, November 24 10 amTake a guided tour through VanDusen and learn about the native bird species that make their home in the garden.
Learn MoreDecember Bird Walk
Saturday, December 15 10 amTake a guided tour through VanDusen and learn about the native bird species that make their home in the garden.
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Spring
Tuesday, March 20 - Wednesday, June 20In spring the Garden is bursting with cheerful rhododendrons, stunning magnolias, delicate cherry blossoms and bloom-full camellias – to mention a few…
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Wednesday, June 20 - Thursday, September 20Summer in the Garden features vibrant colours and fragrant smells for our visitors to enjoy.
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Saturday, September 22 - Friday, December 21Autumn colours are absolutely stunning at the Garden, and there are plenty of blooms still showing.
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Friday, December 21 - Wednesday, March 20 2019The winter Garden features muted colour palettes, stunning silhouettes and a scattering of colour with winter berries and blooms.
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Featured course
Spring/Summer 2018 Courses
Wednesday, February 14 - Friday, August 31Our March – August course semester is currently in session. Check out all the offerings on our online store>>
New! Flow to Slow Yoga
Monday, June 4 - Monday, June 25 10:15 - 11:30 amJoin us for an energizing, relaxing yoga practice.
Learn MoreWatercolour Still-life Workshop
Thursday, June 21 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMPractice your watercolour stil-life painting skills and learn how to improve your technique with professional artist and long-time instructor Susan Pearson.
Learn MoreThe Naturalist’s Journal: Botanical Drawing
Saturday, June 23 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMImprove your drawing skills for journaling, teaching, or pure enjoyment.
Learn MoreAcrylic Painting Workshop for Beginners: Floral Arrangement
Sunday, June 24 9:30 am - 12:30 pmLearn to paint with a semi-abstract expressionist technique using acrylic skins to create a unique, energetic painting of a floral arrangement.
Learn MoreAcrylic Painting Workshop for Beginners: Floral Arrangement using Acrylic Skins
Sunday, June 24 9:30 AM to 12:30 PMThese workshops provide all the supplies you need, along with step-by-step instruction by local artist Jane Saborio.
Learn MoreCelebrate Summer Garden Stroll
Wednesday, June 27 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMSpend a summer evening in VanDusen with Egan, exploring some of his favorite ‘hidden’ spots in the garden at this time of year.
Learn MoreSeaweed Pressing Workshop: Preserving Seasonal Specimens
Sunday, July 8 - Sunday, July 8 1:30 - 3:30 pmLearn to press and preserve gorgeous seaweeds in a variety of colours, textures and sizes.
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