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Want to help contribute to the local biodiversity in your community? Come to this fun hands-on workshop, where you will build your own mason bee nest that can be installed at home, or in a community garden plot! This is a great workshop for all ages. Richard and Jilian Scarth, members of the UNA Community, […]
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 […]
Bring your family outside to enjoy some fresh air and discover the biodiversity of UBC Botanical Garden. Enjoy a guided walk through the Garden with one of our excellent Garden Guides and explore biodiversity, pollinators, and plants. Guests will learn about birds, bees, the importance of pollinators, how to support them, the plants that attract them and enjoy a honey […]
Come outside to enjoy the fresh spring air and discover the beauty of Nitobe Memorial Garden. One of our excellent Garden Guides will lead you on a 45-minute walk through our traditional Japanese stroll garden as you learn about Japanese culture, garden design, and mindfulness. Please note that the tour runs from 12:30 pm to 1:15 […]
For our next Nocturnal we’re thrilled to be teaming up with Science Slam Vancouver to celebrate Women’s History Month! A host of intrepid speakers will be giving lightning talks on some brilliant women in science, technology, engineering and maths. Let us know on Facebook if you’ll be joining us! Admission by donation. Cash bar and free appetizers.
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 […]
Connect community members, share cultural experiences and discuss topics of common concern. Organized by the UNA Multicultural Committee and facilitated by invited speakers. Registration is required. Topic: How to Find Balance in Your Child's Gaming Speaker: David Hahn
Bring your family outside to enjoy some fresh air and discover the biodiversity of UBC Botanical Garden. Enjoy a guided walk through the Garden with one of our excellent Garden Guides and explore biodiversity, pollinators, and plants. Guests will learn about birds, bees, the importance of pollinators, how to support them, the plants that attract them and enjoy a honey […]
Come outside to enjoy the fresh spring air and discover the beauty of Nitobe Memorial Garden. One of our excellent Garden Guides will lead you on a 45-minute walk through our traditional Japanese stroll garden as you learn about Japanese culture, garden design, and mindfulness. Please note that the tour runs from 1:30 pm – […]
Bring your family outside to enjoy some fresh air and discover the beauty of UBC Botanical Garden. Enjoy a guided walk with one of our excellent Garden Guides through our Asian Garden and BC Rainforest Garden. Guests will learn about our amazing collection of plants, biodiversity and the forest biome, and the incredible native trees […]
Come outside to enjoy the fresh spring air and discover the beauty of Nitobe Memorial Garden. One of our excellent Garden Guides will lead you on a 45-minute walk through our traditional Japanese stroll garden as you learn about Japanese culture, garden design, and mindfulness. Please note that the tour runs from 1:00 pm to 1:45 […]
In his talk titled "Laughing at Misadventures", Hong Kong Comedian Vivek Mahbubani will share the often-overlooked side of comedy that would both make you laugh and even cry a little through his jokes and stories. Program in English and free admission. Please RSVP from the ticket link to secure seats. Vivek Mahbubani - Comedian 棟篤笑 […]
JAMES BAY Electric Light Tour With guest Noah Kahan Sunday, March 31, 2019 All Ages / Reserved Stands / General Admission Floor Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm Get Tickets: http://bit.ly/jamesbay-tickets Tickets: $35.00, $49.50, $69.50 (Incl. GST) + s/c See James Bay live in concert for his Electric Light Tour with special guest Noah Kahan on March […]
Bring the whole family to the Old Barn on the first Saturday of every month for Family Movie Night! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., movie […]
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 […]
All serious teachings insist on a radical self-transformation in order to make any connection with the Truth. A searcher soon becomes deeply interested in the long but adventurous journey of transformation. Drawing mostly from the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita-- the two classics of Yoga--we will explore how the practice and theory of Yoga […]
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 […]
Turn over a new leaf and learn more about plants and ecology with us! As a volunteer with UBC Botanical Garden, you can participate in helping us run events, tours, and community outreach. Our volunteer orientations are held seasonally and offer an overview of the ways you can become involved at the Garden. No experience […]
Join us for an evening with artist Catherine M. Stewart, creator of our feature exhibition Skin & Bones, as we celebrate the release of two new books based on her exhibits at the Beaty! Catherine will speak about her work combining scientific specimens with photography and fashion collections - using the museum as her artistic […]
Connect with community members, share cultural experiences and discuss topics of common concern. Organized by the UNA Multicultural Committee and facilitated by invited speakers. Registration is required. Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking or why they do certain behaviours? Come and learn how to be the best teacher you can be for […]
This introductory workshop prepares participants for what they will encounter while looking for jobs in Canada. It covers a range of topics such as employment programs for newcomers, career planning, hidden job markets, professional networking, and tips for a compelling resume. This session will be conducted in mandarin.
THE 1975With guests Pale Waves and New Rome Friday, April 26 DOUG MITCHELL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE, Vancouver All Ages / General Admission Floor / Reserved Seating Doors: 6:00pm / Show: 7:00pm Tickets: http://bit.ly/ubc-tickets-1975 Tickets: $45.00, $59.50, $69.50 (Incl. GST) + s/c
Come celebrate Earth Day by learning about different ways we can care about the Earth and decrease our impact. Kid’s games and activities BYOM (bring your own mug) for free hot drinks Clothing Repair Workshop with Frameworq Education Society (from 11 am – 2 pm only) Seed Exchange with UBC Seeds Lending Library Seed Saving […]
Join us for a Free Clothing Fix-It event, hosted by the Frameworq Education Society at the Wesbrook Community Centre. All supplies, materials, and expertise will be provided to fix your favourite garments. Gain some valuable repair skills, all while helping divert textiles from the landfill.All you need to do is bring a clothing item to […]
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 […]
Join us for a Jane's Walk this year with Dean Gregory, University Landscape Architect at Campus & Community Planning. Jane’s Walks are free, locally organized walking tours that give people the opportunity to get together to explore and celebrate their neighbourhoods. The tour will feature recently completed projects and projects underway will be visited including Library Garden, University Commons, the […]
Bring the whole family to the Old Barn on the first Saturday of every month for Family Movie Night! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., movie […]
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 […]
Organisms around the world are already responding to our changing climate; some birds are laying their eggs earlier in warmer weather, and a variety of plants have developed a greater resistance to drought. So should we be more optimistic about the capacity of biodiversity to adapt to climate change? Join researcher Ophelie Ronce for a […]
Event Details: Tuesdays from May 7th to August 29th, but may not occur on every Tuesday Clockwise from Stadium Road and Main Mall to East Mall, West 16th Avenue, SW Marine Drive and Stadium Road back to Main Mall. Cyclists ride at higher speeds and follow rules of the road, but close a lane for […]
Join Shopper's Drug Mart at the SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women in support of Mental Health Programs at the B.C. Women's Hospital! Register today to be apart of the largest event series supporting Women's Mental Health Programs in Canada. Click the link below to register and you'll also receive our race shirt, finisher's bracelet […]
DateMay 14, 2019 - 10:00 to 18:00 Location Campus roads Annual fundraising event for the Heart & Stroke Foundation. The Big Bike is a 30-person bicycle with a Heart & Stroke cyclist steering the bike. The bike travels on roadways/concrete areas only and follows rules of the road but proceeds slower Registration will be set up by Buchanan […]
It’s Vancouver Bird Week and a tour is flying into town! Join us for an introductory bird tour at UBC Botanical Garden as we search for exciting birds and listen for their melodious calls. This event is great for beginner birders and will focus on identifying common birds of UBC Botanical Garden and the Vancouver […]
Vancouver's Tempest Flute Ensemble present Emergent Behaviour: a series of new music compositions that respond to the museum's permanent collections and our Skin & Bones exhibition. Admission by donation
Tuum est. The day is yours. Learn about your graduation day including how to get to the venue, the schedule of the day and reception details. Use these resources as your roadmap to your monumental day shared with classmates, friends, family and the faculty that helped you get here. Explore the event Share the excitement […]
May Measurement Month (MMM) is a global awareness campaign spearheaded by the International Society of Hypertension (ISH). As a part of this campaign, Wesbrook Community Centre will host a blood pressure screening clinic on May 22, 2019. Get your blood pressure checked for FREE by healthcare professionals and find out whether or not you are […]
The Baccalaureate Concert is a free annual concert in honour of our graduating students, featuring outstanding young artists from the UBC School of Music. The evening includes music by Mozart, Bernstein, Ravel, and Piazzolla and more; a jazzy piano solo by a student composer; and a nine-piece jazz band. Adding to the celebratory music making […]
Presented by the Friends of the Garden volunteers: a plant sale worth waiting for! Featuring prized peonies, unique pelargoniums propagated by the FOGs, hardy perennials and planted pots. Special prices one day only. Following the sale, Shop in the Garden will be open until 5 pm. Bring your gardening questions to on-site Master Gardeners and […]
Join us for a walk in the Garden exploring native plants and plant pressing. This 'walkshop' will introduce some common native plants and how to identify them, their uses, and techniques for pressing and drying plants.Participants will learn: How to identify some native plants and plant-specific characteristics Ways in which native plants are used culturally and […]
Connect with community members, share cultural experiences and discuss topics of common concern. Organized by the UNA Multicultural Committee and facilitated by invited speakers. Registration is required. Join Lenny Zhou, Senior Operations Engineering Manager of BC Children's Hospital, to get an overview of the public healthcare system in Canada and British Columbia, with an introduction […]
Event Details: Tuesdays from May 7th to August 29th, but may not occur on every Tuesday Clockwise from Stadium Road and Main Mall to East Mall, West 16th Avenue, SW Marine Drive and Stadium Road back to Main Mall. Cyclists ride at higher speeds and follow rules of the road, but close a lane for […]
Wednesday, May 29, 4:00-6:00 pmLee Square, by the UBC Bookstore Stop by the our Celebration Station for bike-friendly fun and enter to win prizes. Free tune-ups by The Bike Kitchen TransLink bike racks to practice putting your bike on the bus Register your bike for free with Project 529, an anti-theft bike program and recovery service […]
Bring the whole family to the Old Barn on the first Saturday of every month for Family Movie Night! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., movie […]
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 […]
Join us for our 100th Sunday exploring and celebrating the natural world! A family friendly afternoon of short talks from seaweed to dinosaur teeth, followed by cake in our Biodiversity Courtyard! Free with museum admission or membership To find out more, and let us know you're coming, check out our Facebook event!
Pause for Paws is a free event open to everyone. Youth, students and parents are invited to take a pause from their life's stressors with a day of self-care, learning and relaxation. Guests are encouraged to attend the entire event and those who attend the opening speech and Jack.ORG lecture will get priority access to […]
Representatives from InsureBC Wesbrook will introduce basic knowledge of general insurance including auto, property and liability insurance. They'll also explain practical general insurance policies that are common in daily life. A discussion of general insurance concerns will follow.
Join us in the Roseline Sturdy Amphitheatre for our Summer Series. We’ve got a mix of entertaining performances lined up throughout the summer. Formed in 2015, Artemisia Duo is an ensemble comprised of flutist Emily Richardson and pianist Susan Xia. Emily and Susan are committed to increasing community engagement in the arts and perform outreach […]
It’s summer again, and all around us pollinators are hard at work keeping our ecosystems healthy. But can you tell a bee from a wasp? And why does it matter? Join our entomology team for an evening at the museum to learn more about how pollinators do what they do, and why it’s important for […]
Does your toddler have what it takes… to lead your family through a day of running, tumbling, jumping and fun?You won’t have to be “yeh big” to join this action! Join us on Sunday, June 23 for an amusing day of outdoor activities designed for toddlers and the entire family. No one gets stuck in the […]