Join us this summer for our weekend food truck series at VanDusen!
From now until September 3, select food trucks will be on site from 10am to 5pm, Friday to Sunday. Come hungry and bring a blanket to enjoy a picnic on the lower Great Lawn, or wander through the garden and enjoy your food on the go! Cash, credit, and debit are accepted.
Regular admission or membership is required for entry.
Monday – Wednesday: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday: 10.00am – 7.00pm
Friday – Sunday: 10.00am – 5.00pm
*Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Gift Shop and Garden Cafe open at 10am daily until the Garden closes.
The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and nature is putting on a spectacular show – it’s the perfect time to explore the great outdoors and deepen your connection with the natural world.
Our Fall Adult Education Nature Classes are back, and we invite you to embark on an enriching journey of discovery and learning this autumn.
Why choose our Fall Adult Education Gardening Classes?
✔️Experienced Instructors
✔️Hands-On Learning
✔️Community
✔️Affordability
Browse our fall course offerings here!
🍁Discounted rates available for VBGA Members.
Join Clementine and friends for a family-friendly concert on the Great Lawn on Saturday, September 9 from 10am to 12pm, presented by Chorus & Clouds!
Learn more and book tickets here!
Exciting Autumn Family Programming in the Garden!
Calling all families! Autumn is around the corner, and we’ve prepared an amazing lineup of family-friendly programs to kick off the season.
🍂 Join us for a season filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories. (Children must be accompanied by an adult / caregiver)
The Artists for Conservation Festival returns to VanDusen Botanical Garden from September 21 – 24, 2023.
The festival will feature a rich program of live music, films, live art demonstrations, cultural performances and wildlife encounters.
A regular garden admission ticket or VBGA membership is required for entry to the festival.
Learn MoreBeatrix Potter was a woman of many interests and ambitions. However, we often come to know only one of these, her children’s books. Renowned for her fabulous Peter Rabbit storybook illustrations at the turn of the Century, Potter was also involved in the study of fungi (mycology) and, later in life, land conservancy efforts in Britain.
For this in person series join returning lecturer Spencer W. Stuart as he explores three facets of Potter’s life.
Learn MoreIn spring the Garden is bursting with cheerful rhododendrons, stunning magnolias, delicate cherry blossoms and bloom-full camellias – to mention a few…
Learn MoreSummer in the Garden features vibrant colours and fragrant smells for our visitors to enjoy.
Learn MoreAutumn colours are absolutely stunning at the Garden, and there are plenty of blooms still showing.
Learn MoreThe winter Garden features muted colour palettes, stunning silhouettes and a scattering of colour with winter berries and blooms.
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Chigiri-e is a Japanese art form that uses pieces of hand-dyed washi paper to create beautiful and detailed images. The result resembles a watercolour painting with a delicate texture.
In this hands-on, creative art two-session workshop, you will practice handcrafting skills, learn step-by-step Chigiri-e paper techniques and create two art pieces. Supplies included.
Located on the Pacific Flyway migratory route, the Vancouver area attracts millions of migratory birds yearly. With such an incredible abundance of birds, it is no surprise that the parks in the region are also popular with photo enthusiasts and bird lovers, who visit from near and far.
Join wildlife photographer Liron Gertsman for an in-depth bird photography workshop, going over tips, tricks and techniques for bird photography that can be applied regardless of your camera of choice, smartphones included.
Join us for an exciting 4-session series where Susan will reveal the secrets to mixing the stunning array of colours used in watercolour paintings. Gain the confidence to create the perfect hues that speak to your soul.
Immerse yourself in a world of creativity as Susan uses fresh-cut flowers from the garden and captivating photos as reference material. You’ll be guided through a step-by-step approach to help you achieve delightful and satisfying results.
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 four-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.
Long-time VanDusen birding guide Jeremy Gordon is back on-site with this seasonal favourite! During this introductory level class, he will discuss the best birding resources, such as binoculars and field guides, share tips on identifying local & migratory birds, and highlight hot birding spots around Vancouver. Following a one-hour classroom presentation, Jeremy will take you for a walk to look for some of the 106 species of birds in the Garden.
The class is designed for aspiring and beginner bird watchers to help build a foundation of knowledge and gain confidence to get out and go birding this spring.
Improve your drawing skills to capture more realistic depictions of flowers in this four-session series. Instructed by artist and educator Katharine Dickinson, her demonstrations will guide you through various exercises on capturing a flower’s identifying features through line, shape, structure and form and observing critical angles and accurate proportions.
Explore watercolour techniques for botanicals, mixing and matching a flower’s natural colours, and applying washes and dry brush details.
May is Bird Celebration Month!
From bird nerd to bird curious, there is an event for everyone during Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration.
Check out the events at VanDusen Botanical Garden!
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