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Sign up for our English Reading and Writing Classes catered for different age groups from K-G5. The instructor Jenni is a fully qualified elementary school teacher with 22 years of teaching experiences across 5 continents. She is passionate about reading and sharing this love of reading with children. Jenni believes in the power of books […]
UBC Library’s Music Art and Architecture (MAA) Library and Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) are celebrating the new year with an exhibit showcasing a selection of new acquisitions from 2018. Explore MAA Library’s selections, representing all of its subject areas, and RBSC’s acquisition highlights that include items dating from the 16th century to 2018. […]
Did you know that dinosaurs could continuously replace their teeth throughout their lives, and some had hundreds of teeth in their mouths at one time? Join Dr. Kirstin Brink to examine dinosaur teeth in detail and learn how comparisons between fossils and living animals can help understand the diets, lifestyles, and evolution of extinct animals. Included with museum […]
What’s it like to be a botanist? Come and find out at a very special Nocturnal, where we will explore the museum’s herbarium collection with curator Linda Jennings. Come in out of the January cold for an evening, and learn about how our century old collection is organized, cared for, and used by thousands of […]
Corallines are diverse, abundant, and charismatic seaweeds found in a range of marine habitats worldwide. Some coralline species grow as crusts, and can act as the “cement” holding large reef structures together. Dr. Kyra Janot is a newly minted PhD, excited to share her coralline enthusiasm with the world! Talk included with museum admission or […]
What was life like in British Columbia before humans arrived? Spend a night exploring the story of this land, from how it was shaped by the pull of tectonic plates, to the dinosaurs and woolly mammoths that have walked its changing surface. You'll never see B.C. quite the same way again! The museum will be […]
Treehoppers are peculiar insects that wear a 'helmet' on their bodies and hire ants as bodyguards! Find out how they've adapted to spread from the lush Amazonian jungle to right here in Vancouver at this exciting talk for all ages. Luis Camacho is an Ecuadorian naturalist studying at UBC, and keen to share the weird […]
Do you love plants? Are you interested in a career in horticulture? Are you currently a horticulture professional and want to take the next step in your career? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then check out UBC Botanical Garden’s Horticulture Training Program. The instructors will provide a short presentation and you […]
Do you want to learn how to prune according to professional standards or need to brush up on basic pruning techniques? This class is designed for nursery and landscape professionals and students in the trade. The goal of the workshop is to offer practical pruning skills offered by industry experts that can be implemented right […]
Do you want to sharpen your plant identification skills according to professional standards or have plant ID skills and need to brush up on plant identification specifics? This class is designed for nursery and landscape professionals and students in the trade. The goal of the workshop is to offer horticulture professionals the opportunity to improve their […]
Do you want to know the scientific foundations of seed and vegetative propagation methods? There are numerous techniques for multiplying plants. This class is designed for nursery and landscape professionals and students in the trade. The goal of the workshop is to present best practices and practical skills for propagating plants. The right propagation skills can […]
Drop in between 10:30 am – 1:00 pm the first Sunday of the month to enjoy special ecosystem activities for families plus all of our regular museum programming, Raising Big Blue movie, museum tours, and more! These drop-in sessions are FREE for UNA residents and are designed for children 5-12 years old accompanied by an adult (not […]
Do you love plants? Are you interested in a career in horticulture? Are you currently a horticulture professional and want to take the next step in your career? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then check out UBC Botanical Garden’s Horticulture Training Program. The instructors will provide a short presentation and you […]
Drop in between 10:30 am – 1:00 pm the first Sunday of the month to enjoy special ecosystem activities for families plus all of our regular museum programming, Raising Big Blue movie, museum tours, and more! These drop-in sessions are FREE for UNA residents and are designed for children 5-12 years old accompanied by an adult (not […]
The Asian Library and the University Neighbourhood Association (UNA) are collaborating to present Asian Language Storytime on Sunday, June 2 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. during Congress 2019. The event will include storytellers reading picture books in Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Hindi, Japanese, Korean and Punjabi with English-language translations. The program will include breaks […]
In honour of the 60th anniversary of the Library's acquisition of the Puban Collection, Rare Books and Special Collections will be hosting bi-weekly tours highlighting items from the collection throughout the summer. Join this tour for an introduction to the Puban Collection, hosted by UBC Library's Chinese Rare Books Cataloguer, Ya Min Wu. The event […]
In honour of the 60th anniversary of the Library's acquisition of the Puban Collection, Rare Books and Special Collections will be hosting bi-weekly tours highlighting items from the collection throughout the summer. Join this tour for an introduction to the Puban Collection, hosted by UBC Library's Chinese Rare Books Cataloguer, Ya Min Wu. The event […]
In June 2019, look out for a new exhibition, "A Queer Century, 1869-1969," which will open officially for the Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences, which will be held at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. Hosted by UBC Rare Books and Special […]
In honour of the 60th anniversary of the Library's acquisition of the Puban Collection, Rare Books and Special Collections will be hosting bi-weekly tours highlighting items from the collection throughout the summer. Join this tour for an introduction to the Puban Collection, hosted by UBC Library's Chinese Rare Books Cataloguer, Ya Min Wu. The event […]
In honour of the 60th anniversary of the Library's acquisition of the Puban Collection, Rare Books and Special Collections will be hosting bi-weekly tours highlighting items from the collection throughout the summer. Join this tour for an introduction to the Puban Collection, hosted by UBC Library's Chinese Rare Books Cataloguer, Ya Min Wu. The event […]
This is a beginner session on how to do online shopping on Amazon.
Join us and participate in youth engagement on interdisciplinary solutions to tackle the climate crisis and biodiversity.
May 21, 2021 @ 1 pm | Talk by Dr. Sm’hayetsk Teresa Ryan. Take a mind walk through forests
Interested in hiking and exploring the lower mainland? Join us as we discuss safety tips including trip planning, packing the essentials, outdoor travel tips, and more. Please note that this session will be held on Zoom and a link will be sent to registered participants. Register here
Saturday, June 5, 2021 @ 10:30 am-12 pm | Learn how to grow your own plants
Join us to learn about Indigenous Fire Stewardship.
Friday, September 17, 2021 @ 10:30 am | Join us to learn about citizen science and how to identify plants.
In recent history, cities around the world have endured large emergencies with devastating impacts. Vancouver could experience a severe emergency too, like a big earthquake. Do you know how you could be prepared for something like this? This session introduces simple things you can do to be prepared in advance of an emergency and ways […]
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 […]
This workshop is designed to improve children’s cycling skills. This 2.5-hour fun and interactive workshop will start in the classroom where students will be introduced to the benefits of cycling and how to ride safely by learning fundamental laws, behaviors and communication. Then, in an off-road area, students will ride through drills and practice gearing, […]
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 […]
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, […]
This workshop will give participants an overview of the UNA and its programs and services. Topics will include how to set up a UNA account and how to register for programs. There will be a question-and-answer period and Mandarin translation will be provided.
Topic: The Economy Made Easy Join us at Wesbrook Community Center for an informative and engaging talk followed by social time. Peter Brock will provide a beginner's guide to the Economy. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is not required but encouraged.
Join this virtual Sustainability Session lunch & learn, exploring a variety of sustainability topics relevant to households and neighbourhoods of the University Neighborhoods Association. Our fifth Sustainability Session brings guest speaker Lindsay Coulter, David Suzuki's former Queen of Green and expert eco-friendly educator, to talk about how to shop smarter to lower your environmental footprint […]
Topic: Genealogy Research Join us for an informative and engaging talk followed by social time. Peter Brock will discuss genealogy research, including an explanation of the differences between nostalgia, family customs, etc., and archival and historical research. Light refreshments will be served.
On Wednesday, July 20th from 12:00-1:30pm, Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell and the BC Brain Wellness Program invite you to join our annual virtual celebration of World Brain Day! The World Federation of Neurology has selected the theme "Brain Health for All", which aligns with our vision and mission at the Brain Wellness Program. Please join us […]
Wondering how to extend your gardening time beyond the end of summer? Or looking for tips about how to best prepare your garden plot for spring? Join UNA resident and UBC researcher Risa Sargent, who will be sharing her tips and tricks about what and when to plant in fall, vegetables that can overwinter, and […]
Interested in working with your neighbours on climate action, but don’t know where to start? Need ideas for projects to work on together? Join our Sustainability Session on Neighbourhood Climate Action on Thursday, October 20 from 12:00-1:00pm. This virtual lunch & learn will feature local experts Cheryl Ng (Cool ‘Hood Champs) and Jim Boothroyd (Project […]
CFA Society Vancouver is excited to present an interactive workshop on retirement planning. They will be looking at various concepts and tools for retirement planning including rules and tax implications of registered and non-registered accounts and their impact on portfolio construction for different types of accounts. They will discuss retirement planning framework, retirement income goals, […]
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note, this session is in English. […]
Bring your lunch to our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will give a talk with a casual discussion. Speaker and topic: Productivity & Organization For Optimal Wellbeing Emem Nwogwugwu is a certified Life Coach and author who will give you practical tips and resources to increase your productivity and get […]
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note, this session is in Mandarin […]
Bring your lunch to our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will give a talk with a casual discussion. Topic: The Magic of Memoir You’ve got an amazing life story to tell. You’ve thought about writing your memoir, but somehow the thought of sitting down to put words on paper… well, […]
The annual UTSAV HOLI event to celebrate the Indian Festival of Holi
The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) at UBC addresses the colonial legacy of residential schools and other policies imposed by the Canadian government on Indigenous Peoples, and ensures that this history is acknowledged, examined and understood within the UBC community. Registration required. Please meet at the entrance for a guided tour of […]
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note, this session is in English. […]
How does your garden grow? This 1-hour interactive workshop will give kids a hands on opportunity to learn all about gardening. - Learn about the sun, bugs, and dirt that help plants grow - Get up close and observe the creatures that call the garden home - Plant a few seedlings in the garden - […]
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note, this session is in Mandarin. […]
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note that Mandarin translation is not […]