💚If your 2024 goal is less screen time and more green time, consider picking up a VBGA membership for the year!
With a membership you can visit VanDusen Garden AND Bloedel Conservatory as often as you like, finding new treasures throughout the seasons.
Every visit reveals something new, and with a membership, you can explore often!
2024 Horticulture Shows & Events
Learn MoreThe Vancouver Dahlia Society 2024 Tuber Sale takes place in the Floral Hall at VanDusen Botanical Garden on April 20, 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.
The Metro Vancouver gardening Society Bonsai & Flower Show takes place May 4th from 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.
Join us for the opening event of the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration on the eve of World Migratory Bird Day.
This free event includes fun activities facilitated by local bird-related organizations, birding tours in the garden, engaging speakers and amazing prizes. Learn about all the exciting Greater Vancouver Bird Celebrations programs from May 10-May 26. This event is for all ages, novice and experienced birders alike.
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!
The Celebration runs from May 10-26, and we have many great events hosted at VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory for all ages.
Register for Bird Celebration’s free opening event Taking Flight on May 10th and the other fun offerings listed below:
Learn MoreThe Vancouver African Violet & Gesneriad Society Annual Show & Sale takes place in the Floral Hall & Cedar Room at VanDusen Botanical Garden on May 11th 12.00pm – 3.00pm.
Entrance: Free or by donation
For more information contact Garth McFadden; info@vavgc.ca or 604-512-3000.
*Garden admission not included. Book online and save, or purchase at the Admission Desk upon arrival.
In 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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VanDusen Botanical Garden’s Sam Sivertz will introduce the basics of conifer identification, featuring BC native conifers. In this online lecture, learn key characteristics of the most common conifer families, and handy tips and tricks to recognize species seen around Vancouver in both urban and wild areas. Get a closer look at cones and needles under the (virtual) microscope and see their defining patterns and features. A Garden map will be provided to guide you to find these plants at VanDusen at your leisure (admission sold separately).
Join a medicinal feature of VanDusen Botanical Garden to explore the abundant medicinal plants on site. Medical herbalist, Katolen Yardley, will focus on plants in VanDusen’s Canadian Medicinal Garden, BC Habitat Garden, and Canadian Heritage Garden. Discover common applications for these plants traditionally used for medicines, folklore, and a greater appreciation of the healing flora around us. A Garden map will be provided to guide you to find these plants at VanDusen at your leisure (admission sold separately).
Learn the basics of plant identification by learning about plant morphology and taxonomy. This online presentation by botanist Latifa Pelletier-Ahmde will build an understanding of plant structural variations in leaves, stems, roots, and flowers. An introduction to plant taxonomy will cover key classification categories including plant families and will emphasize pattern recognition skills. A Garden map will be provided to guide you to find highlighted plants in VanDusen Botanical Garden at your leisure (admission sold separately).
