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How does your garden grow? If you’re new to gardening or wondering how to have a successful vegetable garden, join UNA resident and UBC researcher Risa Sargent, who will be sharing her tips and tricks about starting vegetables from seed, container vegetable gardening, soil and soil amendments, and more. This workshop is free. Registration in […]
The community living room at the Old Barn Community Centre will be transformed into a cozy music venue for this open mic night. This event will showcase a mix of featured performers, as well as dedicated time slots for community members to drop in and play a few songs. Musicians of all ages, abilities, instruments […]
Through collaborative art making, this project aims to raise environmental awareness and foster a feeling of solidarity within the community. Participants work together to turn waste into an art (repurposing newspapers, magazines, letters) while creating dialogue about environmental issues. This collaborative art project provides a creative tactile experience while cultivating community building.
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, […]
Join us for a conversation about the future of development in our Neighbourhoods How much should our neighbourhoods grow? How can UBC best balance development with its commitments to ecology, environmental sustainability, and reductions in climate-altering carbon emissions? How can UBC help address our local and regional affordability crisis, without making things worse? Please join […]
Bring some greenery to your winter! Microgreens and sprouts are young greens that are delicious and nutritious, and can be grown year-round. Join sustainable design professional, Dr. Yael Stav, in this hands-on workshop to learn the difference between baby greens, microgreens, and sprouts, and to explore the systems you can use to grow them on […]
The rain can't stop us from having fun outside! Let's get soaked while we play games, create art and make new friends in the rain. If you get cold, you can relax and roast some marshmallows over the fire pits in our warming area. Had enough of the rain? Take some time to dry off […]
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 […]
Through collaborative art making, this project aims to raise environmental awareness and foster a feeling of solidarity within the community. Participants work together to turn waste into an art (repurposing newspapers, magazines, letters) while creating dialogue about environmental issues. This collaborative art project provides a creative tactile experience while cultivating community building.
This is a free drop-in program and registration is not required. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their toddlers and preschoolers to the Old Barn Living Room for stories with one of our volunteers.
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. […]
Curious about switching to an electric heat pump for heating and cooling? Whether you are a strata condominium owner or a member of a strata council, the process to retrofit your unit or building with heat pumps can seem overwhelming. This session will provide guidance and education for both owners and council members to navigate […]
Celebrate Earth Day at this community yard sale event, where families will come together to sell gently used goods that their children have outgrown. From stylish clothes and furniture, to […]
Celebrate Earth Day by tuning up your ride! Drop by Wesbrook Community Centre and visit UBC's Bike Kitchen as they teach you the basics of bike maintenance and repair. Plus, […]
Growing your own plants from seeds is a fun way to make gardening more affordable and to learn about plant life cycles, support pollinators and reduce waste. This workshop will introduce participants to the idea of growing plants from seed and provide them with the opportunity to create a seed-starting case made of re-used materials […]
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 - […]
Bring your lunch to our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will give a talk with a casual discussion. Chemical Safety at Home presented by Health Canada • How you can identify hazards & health risks • What you can do to reduce your exposure to environmental pollutants • Maintaining a […]
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. […]
Through collaborative art making, this project aims to raise environmental awareness and foster a feeling of solidarity within the community. Participants work together to turn waste into an art (repurposing newspapers, magazines, letters) while creating dialogue about environmental issues. This collaborative art project provides a creative tactile experience while cultivating community building.
All ages and abilities are welcome to participate in these fun-filled afternoons of cycling. After decorating our bikes, we will take a leisurely ride through the neighbourhood, then gather for […]
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 […]
Join us for an unforgettable Family Movie Night at the Old Barn Community Centre! Watch the trailer for Soul here. No registration is required, so gather up the whole family […]
Join the UNA and your community members for our annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 27 from 10am-1pm at Wesbrook Community Centre. Shop for gently used items including books, […]
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Registration required. Please note that Mandarin translation is not […]
All ages and abilities are welcome to participate in these fun-filled afternoons of cycling. After decorating our bikes, we will take a leisurely ride through the neighbourhood, then gather for […]
Come celebrate the arts on June 17th at the Spring Art Fair! Community members participating in UNA visual and performance art programs showcase their talents in this day of creativity and wonder. Enjoy the talent shows, art galleries, Re-Creation: Community Art Project unveiling, and more!
Join us for an unforgettable Family Movie Night at the Old Barn Community Centre! Watch the trailer for The Bad Guys here. No registration is required, so gather up the […]
Watch the documentary created by UBC Adjunct Professor and filmmaker Alejandro Yoshizawa and join him for a Q&A afterwards. This is the story of the Grant siblings and their connection […]
Join Phil and Gisèle L’Hirondelle to learn about the 6 directions of the Medicine Wheel, which can help one realize the self and learn to create balance in Body, Mind, […]
Play the award-winning board game, created by decolonial author and artist Ta7talÃya Michelle Nahanee of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). With facilitation from the UNA Youth Leadership Group, this journey […]
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 […]
Join us this Canada Day to celebrate our community and reflect on our journeys in becoming Canadian. Enjoy live music performances, eat some cake, play street hockey, participate in community […]
Join us for an unforgettable Family Movie Night at the Wesbrook Community Centre! Watch the trailer for The Super Mario Bros Movie here. No registration is required, so gather up […]
Discover the wonders of plants, biodiversity, and the stories behind the Garden, including the BC Rainforest, Food Garden, and other garden highlights. This tour is free for UNA residents, but […]
The UNA is making plans to have the Old Barn Community Centre’s Fitness Centre renovated! We’d like to ask the community and Fitness Centre users what they would like to […]
Grab your lawn chairs or blankets and come down to the park for this family-friendly community concert and join the UNA Community Engagement Advisory Committee (CEAC) for games and a […]
Join Siri from Farm Folk City Folk for a Seed Saving 101 session learn how to save, store, and breed your seeds. To be a good seed saver, you need […]
Join us for an unforgettable Family Movie Night at the Wesbrook Community Centre! Watch the trailer for Puss in Boots: The Last Wish here. No registration is required, so gather […]
Join us for an unforgettable Family Movie Night at Wesbrook Community Centre! Watch the trailer for Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. Bring the whole family to the Wesbrook Community Centre for […]
Join us for an unforgettable Family Movie Night at the Old Barn Community Centre! Watch the trailer for The Little Mermaid (2023). Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community […]
Calling all artists and pumpkin enthusiasts! Family Pumpkin Carving on October 27th is your chance to create ghoulishly delightful masterpieces with your loved ones. A perfect blend of creativity and […]
Step into a world of eerie excitement at our highly anticipated Halloween event, the Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza on October 31st! Immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit by playing carnival games to […]
Join the UNA and your community members for our fall Community Yard Sale on Saturday, November 18 from 10am-1pm at Wesbrook Community Centre. Shop for gently used items including winter […]
Join us for an unforgettable Family Movie Night at the Old Barn Community Centre! Watch the trailer for Elemental. Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family […]
Celebrate the holiday season at the Old Barn Community Centre! Bring your cameras to get photos with Santa and make some ornaments to take home! Special guests and surprises await. Bring your own mug for hot chocolate. Donations accepted for Vancouver Food Bank.
Join us for an unforgettable Family Movie Night at the Old Barn Community Centre! Watch the trailer for Lyle, Lyle Crocodile. Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre […]
Join your neighbours for an evening of carols, music, dancing and hot chocolate at the Wesbrook Community Centre gymnasium on Friday, December 22, 2023, 7 p.m. This free event is […]
Join us for Family Day at the UNA!
Prepare to create memories with those you love by participating in various activities at the Wesbrook Community Centre. Sports, Arts & Crafts, and more!
Families are welcome to join us for Easter festivities at the Old Barn Community Center! Craft your own egg hunt basket, join in on the highly anticipated egg hunt, create […]
Join the UNA and your community members for our Spring Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 6th from 10am-1pm at Wesbrook Community Centre. Shop for gently used items including summer […]