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February 14: Teacher Pro-D

Friday, February 14

Nature Journaling with Your Students
February 14, 9am – 2:30pm
Enjoy a fun and interactive skill-building workshop with author and illustrator Bea Martin.
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Essential Gardening Skills for Teachers
February 14, 9am – 12pm
Level-up your foundational gardening skills with this hands-on workshop in the Learning Garden at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
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Spring Break Camps at VanDusen

Monday, March 17

Running from March 17 – 28 our carefully crafted Spring Break day camps are a blend of science, exploration, games and crafts and give children the opportunity to learn and play in the beauty of VanDusen Botanical Garden!

Days are spent almost entirely outdoors. Suitable for children age 5 – 10.

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2025 Horticulture Shows & Events

Saturday, March 22 - Saturday, November 1

2025 Horticulture Shows & Events

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Vancouver Orchid Society Show & Sale

Saturday, March 22 - Sunday, March 23 10:00am - 5:00pm

The Vancouver Orchid Society’s 2025 Show & Sale takes place March 21 9:00am – 5:00pm, & 22 10:00am – 3:00pm

To learn more email ingrid.pike@outlook.com

*Garden admission not included. Book online and save, or purchase at the Admission Desk upon arrival.

Vancouver Dahlia Society; Tuber Sale

Sunday, April 6 10.00a.m. - 3.00pm

The Vancouver Dahlia Society 2025 Tuber Sale takes place in the Floral Hall at VanDusen Botanical Garden on April 6, 10.00am – 3.00pm.

Admission: By Donation

For more information contact Peter Krueger; vancouverdahliasociety@gmail.com

*Garden admission not included. Book online and save, or purchase at the Admission Desk upon arrival.

Alpine Garden Club of BC: Spring Show & Sale

Sunday, April 27 12.00pm - 3.00pm

The Alpine Garden Club of BC Spring Show & Sale takes place in the Floral Hall and Cedar Room at VanDusen Botanical Garden on Sunday April 27, 12.00pm – 3.00pm.

Admission: By Donation

For more information contact Laura Caddy at president@agc-bc.ca

*Garden admission not included. Book online and save, or purchase at the Admission Desk upon arrival.

Metro Vancouver Gardening Society: Bonsai & Flower Show

Saturday, May 3 - Sunday, May 4 10:00am - 3:00pm

The Metro Vancouver gardening Society Bonsai & Flower Show takes place May 3rd 10.00am – 4.00pm, and May 5th from 10.00am – 3.00pm.

For more information contact: xudongsitu@gmail.com

Admission: By donation

*Garden admission not included. Book online and save, or purchase at the Admission Desk upon arrival.

Bloom Calendar

Spring

Monday, March 20 2023 - Wednesday, June 21 2023

In 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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Summer

Wednesday, June 21 2023 - Friday, September 22 2023

Summer in the Garden features vibrant colours and fragrant smells for our visitors to enjoy.

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Fall

Saturday, September 23 2023 - Thursday, December 21 2023

Autumn colours are absolutely stunning at the Garden, and there are plenty of blooms still showing.

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Winter

Thursday, December 21 2023 - Sunday, March 24 2024

The winter Garden features muted colour palettes, stunning silhouettes and a scattering of colour with winter berries and blooms.

 

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