The Vancouver African Violet & Gesneriad Society Annual Show & Sale takes place in the Floral Hall & Cedar Room at VanDusen Botanical Garden on May 7th 1.00pm – 4.00pm.
Entrance: Free or by donation
For more information contact Nathalie Francis; vanvoilets@gmail.com or 604-592-9269.
Join us in VanDusen’s Bird Garden for an informative and fascinating evening observing conservation research in action in support of wild birds in and around our city.
Vancouver Avian Research Centre (VARC) team members will be conducting hummingbird & songbird banding in the Bird Garden with the goal of learning more about the bird species using the urban oasis of the Garden as habitat, contributing to research monitoring their population levels and health. This is a great way to learn about conservation science field work, the many issues facing our wild bird populations, and ways you can get involved and take action to support local birds in your own backyard.
Vancouver ABFM returns to VanDusen Botanical Garden on May 21, 2022!
An entertaining gathering of British-built classic cars, exhibitors and vendors will be on display at the Great Lawn. Featured marque anniversary celebrations, carried forward from 2020 & 2021, are Triumph Stag’s 50th, English Ford’s 100th, and Jaguar E-Type’s 60th anniversary.
Learn MoreThe VJGA Sumi Bonsai Club Show takes place May 21 & 22 in the Floral Hall at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Saturday: 10.00am – 4.30pm
Sunday: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Entrance: By Donation
For more information contact Hugh Kamisato at: hughkamiyuki@shaw.ca or 604-980-8127.
Please note: The Garden will be open for General Admission throughout the weekend.
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A contemporary cello concert by Low Strung.
Join us for an afternoon cello concert on the Great Lawn on May 28 & 29!
Learn MoreThe Chinese Penjing Society of Canada Exhibition & Sale takes place May 28 & 29 in the Floral Hall and Cedar Room at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Opening Hours: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Entrance: $5.00/Family of 5 or $2.00/Person
For more information contact: Ayton Ho at hoentltd@gmail.com or 604-818-8810.
In spring the Garden is bursting with cheerful rhododendrons, stunning magnolias, delicate cherry blossoms and bloom-full camellias – to mention a few…
Autumn colours are absolutely stunning at the Garden, and there are plenty of blooms still showing.
Learn MoreSummer in the Garden features vibrant colours and fragrant smells for our visitors to enjoy.
Learn MoreThe winter Garden features muted colour palettes, stunning silhouettes and a scattering of colour with winter berries and blooms.
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Join us on August 13 from 4pm to 5pm for the ‘Plants for Birds’ program featuring a guided walk highlighting plants that are beneficial for local birds. Your program will be guided by our Adult and Family Programs Manager and bird & plant enthusiast, Jessica Henry.
The evening will continue with an informative and fascinating session of Songbird & Hummingbird Banding from 5pm-7pm after the Garden has closed.
Join Anita Wong of the YS Traditional Chinese Medicine & Martial Arts College for an introduction to Qigong.
Qigong is a meditation in motion, and a simple but effective system to enhance overall health and fitness. This exercise incorporates breathing techniques with body movements and directs energy throughout the meridians. Through this three-session course, you will relax the body and mind, strengthen bones, enhance balance, and improve blood circulation. This series is suited for beginners and experienced students, with easy-to-follow steps and deep relaxation. Class starts with Qigong practice, followed by some Taichi steps to close.
Join Sheri Ellenberger from the Vancouver Avian Research Centre to explore the top human-related causes of bird loss in the world today and what is required to save them.
Our birds face significant dangers, such as pesticides, powerlines, vehicles, agriculture, glass and cats. We will examine what makes these issues especially harmful as a first step toward empowering meaningful action.
We aim to spread a positive message of hope while sharing great resources to help you take action for birds, whether from home, school, or work.
Come discover the regenerative power of body and mind in nature with Kristine Koster, certified Forest Therapy Guide. The Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku, forest bathing, is the eco-antidote to modern-day stress. Kristine will lead you through a variety of gentle activities in the Garden, all designed to promote relaxation, wellness, and connection.
Learn how the practice of forest bathing boosts our immune system and supports healing. The walk concludes by sharing wildcrafted tea and treats in the Garden.
Appreciate VanDusen Botanical Garden on a deeper level by joining Garden Superintendent Laura Principe, for a one-hour guided walk.
Laura will talk about VanDusen’s infrastructure that supports the collection of plants, focusing on irrigation and drainage. Also, she will include information about the aquifer, pond and waterfall systems.
Gardens no matter how small, are great places for children to learn about life, boost creativity, develop hands-on skills, and learn about the intricacies and wonders of nature!
Join instructor Sangeeta Thomas at VanDusen Botanical Garden and learn what children enjoy most in a garden, which plants they are intrigued by and want to nurture, as well as ways to include your child in your garden maintenance while having fun! 🐛
Daylilies are an excellent drought-tolerant, easy-care plant and an ideal material for soft basketry: easy on the hands and plentiful in the garden.
Join Sharon Kallis, Lead Artist and Executive Director of EartHand Gleaners Society, to learn how to use them as material for rope making and then take that rope into other possible woven forms. Expect to leave with a few small samples, lots of inspiration, and the capacity to continue an independent winter weaving journey with success.
