šIf 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. BookĀ onlineĀ 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. BookĀ onlineĀ 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 camelliasĀ – Ā to mention a few…
Learn MoreSummer in the Garden featuresĀ vibrant colours and fragrant smells for our visitors to enjoy.
Learn MoreAutumnĀ 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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Learn how to draw seasonal vegetables from an aesthetic and botanical perspective while improving your observation and artistic skills. This online three-session course is ideal for anyone wishing to approach a beginner level of botanical drawing. Students will be given step-by-step instructions on how to progress through botanical drawing projects using graphite pencils. Instructor Katharine guides students through contour and gesture drawing exercises, followed by longer studies using line and tonal drawing techniques.
Learn to draw tree leaves and fruit shapes from an aesthetic and botanical perspective while improving your observation and artistic skills. This in-person three-session course is ideal for anyone wishing to approach a beginner level of botanical drawing. Students will be given step-by-step instructions on how to progress through botanical drawing projects using graphite pencils. Katharine guides students through contour and gesture drawing exercises, followed by longer studies using line and tonal drawing techniques.
Explore the world of plants from a First Nations perspective with Educator and Herbalist Lori Snyder. Understand the importance of native plants for food, medicine, and shelter for all species. Find out how to best use these plants, seasonality and when to harvest, and what can be made with them. Get a deeper understanding and appreciation for the plants around you using the six Rās: responsibility, respect, relationship, relevance, reverence, and reciprocity.
Explore how birds benefit our ecosystems and take a closer look at species that stay in BC year-round. Learn how to help our feathered friends survive colder months and how to create bird-friendly spaces to help them thrive. This online presentation also explores the challenges birds face and the science helping to protect them. Presented by: VBGA and the Vancouver Avian Research Centre (VARC).
