Balcony and Container Gardening – Online Workshop
2020-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
Got unused balcony or patio space? Looking for ways that you can connect with nature while staying at home and enjoy home-grown veggies and flowers?
Waiting for a community garden plot, or are unable to take on a whole garden plot?
This FREE online workshop is for all levels of gardening experience and will lead you through the basics of gardening in containers (i.e. balcony gardening)
Register Here

Attending Virtual Classes
2020-05-26 11:00 - 12:00 | British Columbia
Part of the Healthy Seniors, Resilient Community project.
This is a session to learn the dos and don’ts of attending virtual classes. Participants will learn basic virtual class etiquette as well as ways to protect their safety and privacy.

Communities and Coyotes Online Workshop
2020-06-29 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual, Canada
The UNA would like to invite families to join us in a conversation about the recent coyote sightings in our neighbourhood and how to safely coexist with them during pupping season. This is a child-friendly virtual workshop, so everyone in the family can join. Join our 1.5-hour webinar to learn more about coyote behaviour, habitat and coexistence in and around Vancouver.
Dannie Piezas who is the Urban Wildlife Programs Coordinator at the Stanley Park Ecology Society will lead our discussion.
Register Here

Virtual Homecoming 2020
2020-09-25 19:00 - 19:45 | British Columbia
This year, UBC’s biggest school spirit event is going virtual. Join the Homecoming celebration on Sept 25 at 7pm, presented by RBC Royal Bank. The show features musical performances including headliner Canadian singer-songwriter Scott Helman, hip-hop/rap and soul artist Missy D and Juno award-winning vocal group The Tenors, plus words of encouragement from Thunderbird athletes and notable UBC alumni like Raptors 905 head coach Jama Mahlalela and TSN and CTV sportscaster Claire Hannah. Whether you’re a first-year or returning student, staff or faculty member, alumni or part of our UBC community, you’ll want to attend. For details and to tune in on Friday for this free 45 minute event go to homecoming.ubc.ca.

Virtual Costume Contest
2020-10-16 08:00 - 2020-11-03 23:59 | Virtual, Canada
You could win $25 in credit towards UNA Programs! Show off your Halloween costume in the UNA Virtual Costume Contest! Take a picture of your costume and share it with us on Instagram for a chance to win one of five prizes. This contest closes on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 11:59 pm.
Need costume ideas? There are many COVID-friendly costumes which incorporate the use of masks.
Contest Rules:

Share your photo on Instagram
Tag @UNAcommunity and us the #SpookyUNA hashtag
In the photo description, share the following:

Costume name
Name of individual (or pet) in costume
Age (optional)

You may submit one entry per costume
By submitting a photo, you consent to the photo being shared by the UNA on social media accounts and through our website
If you do not have Instagram, you can email your photo submission and description to programs@myuna.ca

HAUNT for the GOLDEN TICKETS
2020-10-30 16:00 - 18:00 | UNA Neighbourhoods
Join us in a community-wide scavenger hunt on Friday, October 30 from 4-6 p.m.! Ten Golden Tickets will be hidden throughout the UNA Neighbourhoods: Wesbrook, Hawthorn, Hampton, East Campus and Chancellor. Each Golden Ticket can be redeemed for a gift basket filled with sweets at Wesbrook Community Centre. (It is recommended to bring a cell phone for the hunt.)
Visit myuna.ca/halloween for live updates and hints on October 30, 2020.

Lunar New Year Soiree
2021-02-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Canada
Join the Lunar New Year Soiree and celebrate the Year of the Ox at dinner time! In this one-hour virtual celebration, we would like to bring the UNA neighbours and families together through sharing of food, traditions, stories, and performances at the comfort of your home.
Please register to receive the Zoom link.

Earth Day Quest
2021-04-22 | UNA Neighbourhoods
On this Earth Day 2021, we invite you to get outside and connect with the environment in our neighbourhoods.

Download a UNA Earth Day Quest handout or pick one up in person at the Wesbrook Community Centre front desk.
Send a photo of yourself on the quest to julia.gellman@myuna.ca for your chance to win an Earth Day prize! Your photo may be shared by the UNA. By submitting a photo of yourself, you consent to the UNA’s photo release terms.

Submissions accepted from April 19-25.

UBC Biodiversity and Climate Action Ideas Showcase
2021-05-19 11:30 - 13:00 | British Columbia
Location: Zoom
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: Free
Join us and participate in youth engagement on interdisciplinary solutions to tackle the climate crisis and biodiversity.
Celebrate UBC student and community-led research on biodiversity! Students, faculty and community can learn and engage with a variety of biodiversity and climate change, including climate justice, green infrastructure, biomimicry, biodiversity conservation and food security. Explore innovative and creative ideas and research that may inform and advance UBC sustainable commitments, and learn how you can actively be part of them. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover and help mobilize student-led research and collaborations.

Salmonberry Stories: Signs of Culture in Forest Biological Diversity
2021-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | British Columbia
Take a mind walk through forests of home and discover how they’re transformed by cultures that understand the connectedness of living beings.
Event: Salmonberry Stories: Signs of Culture in Forest Biological Diversity
Location: Zoom
Date: Friday, May 21, 2021 @ 1 pm – 2 pm
Cost: Free
Join Dr. Sm’hayetsk Teresa Ryan on a mind walk through forests of home and discover how the forest is transformed by cultures that understand the inter-connections of living beings. In honor of Cultural Diversity Day May 21 we will explore how Aboriginal stewardship shapes the forest and increases biological diversity. Some of the past landscape transformations could be right in front of you on the trails you have walked a hundred times but did not see. It’s like learning how to read the land.
About Dr. Sm’hayetsk Teresa Ryan:
Dr. Smhayetsk Teresa Ryan was born into the Gitlan tribe of the Tsimshian Nation. Her research is motivated by her Aboriginal Tsimshian heritage and the guidance provided by her Grandfather to become a fisheries scientist.
She completed her PhD in Resource Management and Environmental Studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver. Her PhD dissertation centres an Aboriginal perspective of Aboriginal economy and demonstrates how thousands of years of sustainable use based on Ancestral knowledge of cyclic resource production and variability is an intuitive component of Aboriginal stewardship. Her current Salmon-forest research in the lab of Professor Suzanne Simard investigates the potential to restore salmon abundance by using ancient Aboriginal salmon fishing technology and strategies.

Family Nature Walk at UBC Botanical Garden
2021-05-22 10:00 - 17:00 | UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
Location: UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive
Date: Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23, 2021
Cost: $50 per family
In honour of UN World Biodiversity Day, join us for a family-oriented adventure at the beautiful UBC Botanical Garden. Pick up your Travelogue and enjoy a 90-minute journey through our forest garden with educational stops along the way. High up in the forest canopy, you and your family can experience the Greenheart TreeWalk. Children and youth will take home a Kids Nature Kit to continue to explore nature in your own neighbourhood.

Plant propagation for the people (UBC community) Session 2
2021-06-05 10:30 - 12:00 | British Columbia
Due to popular demand we’ve added a second session of this workshop on June 5th!
Event: Plant Propagation for the People: A Workshop
Location: Zoom. Register at the link provided.
Date: Saturday, June 5, 2021 @ 10:30 am – 12 pm
Cost: Free
Making your own plants using seeds, cuttings, and divisions is a fun way to make gardening more affordable and to learn about plant life cycles, support pollinators and reduce waste.
This online workshop will provide participants with an introduction to propagation and an opportunity to discuss sharing among campus gardeners. What kind of difference would it make to campus gardening, biodiversity and community life if making and sharing plants were part of our daily lives? How can we encourage the sharing of plants and other gardening materials among our community?
Join our workshop hosts, Erin Despard, current Artist in Residence at UBC Botanical Garden, and Egan Davis, Principal Instructor of the UBC Botanical Garden Horticultural Training Program for this educational and inspiring conversation about making and sharing plants.

Fire Stewardship through Indigenous Stories
2021-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 | UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
Join us to learn about Indigenous Fire Stewardship from Indigenous speakers Shyann Thomas, Amy Cardinal Christianson & Brad Mardsen.
Event: Fire Stewardship through Indigenous Stories
Location: Zoom. Register here.
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021 @ 12 pm – 1 pm
Cost: Free
This virtual session will explore Indigenous understandings and experiences relating to the long history of fire stewardship across Turtle Island, and highlight its value and importance in our changing climate.
Wildfires are currently burning across Western North America. Our forests were resilient for thousands of years, but have struggled due to the settler colonial actions impacting traditional practices.
Session facilitator, Shyann Thomas, is an Indigenous youth working with UBC Botanical Garden and Environmental Youth Alliance. She will be sharing why she is interested in fire stewardship, and what meaning and value it brings. Amy Cardinal Christianson is a Fire Research Scientist with Canadian Forest Service, sharing her experiences working with Indigenous wildfire stewardship & revitalizing cultural burning practices. Brad Marsden will be sharing his perspectives on fire and its importance in advancing Truth and Reconciliation for individuals and organizations.
Session attendees will be invited to ask questions, creating space for an open dialogue about Indigenous perspectives and relations to fire.
**Please register to receive your Zoom link (it will be emailed 48 hours before the event).**

Citizen Science for Plants and Pollinators: Tips and Tools to ID Plants
2021-09-17 10:30 - 11:30 | UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
Join us to learn about citizen science and how to identify plants from speakers Alex Wong, Daniel Mosquin, and Winnie Hwo.
Event: Citizen Science for Plants and Pollinators: Tips and Tools to ID Plants
Location: Zoom. Register here.
Date: Friday, September 17, 2021 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Cost: Free
Register here
Citizen science, also known as community science, is a type of scientific research conducted by the public in collaboration with scientists to address a research topic. It has a long history of practice in many fields such as medicine and astronomy.
This online seminar aims to foster a deeper understanding of the role of citizen science in the fields of biodiversity and conservation. Join us to learn about ways to participate in citizen science and gain insight into the world of plant and pollinators.
Session facilitator, Alex Wong, is a senior Biology student working with the UBC Botanical Garden on citizen science initiatives. He will explain the role citizen science plays in science and explore the various ways to be involved in scientific research. Winnie Hwo is the Senior Public Engagement Specialist for the David Suzuki Foundation, and she will be sharing her experience on the impact of citizen science on the Butterflyway Project. Daniel Mosquin, Research Manager at UBC Botanical Garden, will share his knowledge on plant identification and the tight-knit relationship between plants and pollinators.
This workshop is hosted by UBC Botanical Garden in collaboration with CCUB (Climate Crisis in Urban Biodiversity). CCUB aims to inspire the next generation of students to work towards the interconnected global challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss. It works to support student-led, inclusive, and demand-driven research to yield scalable solutions towards the climate emergency and the biodiversity crisis.

Halloween
2021-10-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Wesbrook Community Centre has been haunted! Join us for trick-or-treat, Halloween games and other spooktacular activities.

Coffee Talk
2022-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
Drop by the Old Barn Living Room for a chance to talk to UNA staff and connect with your neighbours around topics that are relevant to our community. Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be served.
Register for this event through your UNA Account. If you haven’t yet created an account with us, get started here.
Registration
Coffee Talk at the Old Barn
Schedule
January 21: Cancelled
February 28: Programs, activities and events in the UBC Community
March 28: Sustainability

Inclusive Community Dance
2022-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
All Bodies Dance Project brings together adults of all abilities, genders, sizes and backgrounds to explore movement as a means of expression. Participants experience the joy of dancing in a diverse community of movers where all of our differences and disabilities are celebrated. Together we will explore improvisation, drawing from contemporary dance in an open, safe and creative environment with live music. Absolutely no experience or skill required! Everyone welcome. ASL interpretation is available upon request by January 8, contact vicente.regis@myuna.ca. Participants who require one-to-one support must provide their own assistant.
Use your UNA Account to register for this event. If you don’t have an account with us yet, get started here.
Registration
Inclusive Community Dance

Lunar New Year Activities
2022-02-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
The UNA community is invited to join in on Lunar New Year activities throughout February.

Celebration Booth: Drop-in at the Wesbrook Community Centre on Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. to pick-up Lunar New Year give-aways. The booths will be observing COVID-19 safety protocols.
Tiger Artworks: A tiger-themed artwork gallery will be on display at the Wesbrook Community Centre during the month of February.
Calling All Artists! We are calling for tiger-themed artwork submissions from the community. Any form of art is welcome. The deadline for submission is January 31. Please contact Qiuning Wang at qiuning.wang@myuna.ca for more info.

Please note that due to an abundance of care for the safety of our community, the Lunar New Year Committee has decided to cancel the Lion Dance and the larger gathering at the Wesbrook Community Centre gymnasium.

Sustainability Sessions: Energy & Climate Action
2022-02-16 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual, Canada
Session 1: Energy & Climate Action
Join our first Sustainability Session to hear from guest speaker Ralph Wells, UBC Community Energy Manager. This virtual lunch & learn will review green building standards on campus, energy and emissions recommendations, and resources available to residents at the household level to contribute to Climate Action, and the Climate Action Plan 2030. We welcome participants to join an open discussion and Q&A with Ralph, with an aim to connect, share resources, and network with other sustainability champions in our neighbourhood communities. Register here.

Coffee Talk
2022-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
Drop by the Old Barn Living Room for a chance to talk to UNA staff and connect with your neighbours around topics that are relevant to our community. Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be served.
Registration
Coffee Talk at the Old Barn
Schedule
January 21: Cancelled
February 28: Programs, activities and events in the UBC Community
March 28: Sustainability

Seniors and Friends Lecture Series
2022-03-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
Music in the Modern World with Erika Galinskaya
Come to the Old Barn Community Centre to explore the role of music in our lives today. Topics will include: the therapeutic aspects of music, why we enjoy listening to music, what makes us want to dance, sing, or play an instrument. A piano performance is included, and a social time will follow with refreshments. Please register here for this free event. Parking near the Old Barn is limited. Please email lquamme@myuna to find out about transportation options.

Sustainability Session 3: Sustainable Transportation
2022-04-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual, Canada
Join this virtual Sustainability Session lunch & learn, exploring a variety of sustainability topics relevant to households and neighbourhoods of the University Neighborhoods Association. Our third Sustainability Session brings guest speaker Adam Hyslop UBC Manager of Transportation Planning.
Adam will share with us some transportation challenges, goals, and ongoing work within the UBC and UNA context. We will also talk about the skytrain extension, active transportation, and more enhancements coming to our neighbourhoods.
Following Adam’s presentation, we welcome an open discussion and Q&A with Adam, with an aim to connect, share resources, and network with other sustainability champions in our neighbourhood communities. Advance registration is encouraged.
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88538927216
Meeting ID: 885 3892 7216

Raven: an Interactive Storytelling Performance
2022-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
The purpose of this presentation is to engage audience members of all backgrounds in a light-hearted, interactive theatre version of “How Raven Stole the Sun” while teaching the holistic values, traditions and culture of Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest coast. Indigenous storyteller Dallas Yellowfly will use positive humour, high energy performance and audience participation, to make the performance memorable and educational. The presentation focuses on the importance of having respect for the environment, Indigenous oral traditions and the power of humour in storytelling. This presentation is suitable for kindergarten-aged children and up.

Inclusive Community Dance
2022-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
The All Bodies Dance Project brings together adults of all abilities, genders, sizes and backgrounds to explore movement as a means of expression. Participants will experience the joy of dancing in a diverse community of movers where all of our differences and disabilities are celebrated. Together, we will explore improvisation, drawing from contemporary dance in an open, safe and creative environment with live music. No experience or skills are required and everyone is welcome. Participants who require one-to-one support must come with their own assistant. ASL interpretation is available upon request by April 12 by contacting qiuning,wang@myuna.ca.

Live Well Stay Strong Seniors Project Planning
2022-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual, Canada
We are pleased to announce that the UNA has received funding under the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for our project Live Well, Stay Strong: Brain Wellness, Digital Literacy, and Physical Health. This federal grant and contribution program supports projects that are led or inspired by seniors who are making a difference in the lives of others in their communities.
We are calling for input from seniors in the UNA community to help plan project activities to be implemented in Fall 2022. We are looking for suggestions and ideas, but also for community members’ passions, talents and skills to help us run the activities.
Join us virtually to brainstorm what activities will lead to a successful project. What are the best ways to use the funding in the three focused areas? What skills and abilities do you have to help with this project?
Register here.

Live Well Stay Strong Seniors Project Planning
2022-06-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
We are pleased to announce that the UNA has received funding under the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for our project Live Well, Stay Strong: Brain Wellness, Digital Literacy, and Physical Health. This federal grant and contribution program supports projects that are led or inspired by seniors who are making a difference in the lives of others in their communities.
We are calling for input from seniors in the UNA community to help plan project activities to be implemented in Fall 2022. We are looking for suggestions and ideas, but also for community members’ passions, talents and skills to help us run the activities.
Join us in-person at Wesbrook Community Center to brainstorm what activities will lead to a successful project. What are the best ways to use the funding in the three focused areas? What skills and abilities do you have to help with this project?
Click here to register.

Field Games Picnic: Friendly Competition
2022-06-16 17:00 - 19:00 | British Columbia
POSTPONED to June 16
Play games, win prizes, and make friends at this fun event in Jim Taylor Park—just outside the Old Barn Community Centre. Participants will compete in traditional field games such as hacky sack, egg and spoon race, and a few other surprises. During the friendly competition, there will be a picnic in the park. Make sure to bring a blanket, chairs, and some snacks. Participants of all ages are welcome, but kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Click here to register for free.
Contact Elias.Rieger@myuna.ca if you have any questions.

Longest Day Road Race 2022
2022-06-17 17:30 - 21:00 | British Columbia

Musical Picnic
2022-06-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Jim Taylor Park, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
During this concert in Jim Taylor Park, several performers will play music for the community to enjoy while they have a picnic with their friends and family. The chessboard will be transformed into a stage to host musical performances during this summer evening. Residents are invited to bring food and picnic blankets to the park.
Register here for free.
Contact Elias.Rieger@myuna.ca if you have any questions.

Youth Community Soccer Games
2022-07-11 16:00 - 18:00 | British Columbia
Get ready to make friends and have a good time, with a healthy dose of friendly competition. Through mini games and challenges, players will improve their skills and explore creative variations on the game of soccer.
All genders are welcome. Participants must have a basic understanding of soccer.
Register here to play.
Ages 13-18
