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Workshops to Help Your Garden Grow

UBC Botanical Garden is Canada's oldest continuously operating university botanical garden. The original mission of the garden was research into the native flora of British Columbia.

UBC Botanical Garden is Canada's oldest continuously operating university botanical garden. The original mission of the garden was research into the native flora of British Columbia. Over the past nine decades, our mission has broadened to include research, conservation, teaching and public display of temperate plants from around the world, particularly Asian, alpine and native plants. We’re also home to the Greenheart Canopy Walkway.Come visit us - we’re located at 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC. You can find more info at botanicalgarden.ubc.ca

Are you ready for the new school year? At UBC Botanical Garden, we are ready to roll out a new line-up of workshops. Do you want to brush up your gardening skills? Or learn something new? Whatever your goal is, check out our Fall 2013 selection:

Fall Pruning Workshop

Saturday, October 5, 2013, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

UBC Botanical Garden Reception Centre

$45 public, $35 garden members & UBC students

A blend of classroom and field discussion with hands on learning of the basics of pruning.

Botanical Drawing Workshop

Sunday, October 6, 2013, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

UBC Botanical Garden Garden Pavilion

$80 public, $70 garden members & UBC students

Join Dana Cromie, UBC Botanical Garden's Artist in Residence, for this one day workshop and get inspiration to draw your favourite botanical subject.

Growing Your Own Sprouts Workshop

Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

UBC Botanical Garden Reception Centre

$40 public, $30 garden members & UBC students

Learn to grow your own sprouts and enjoy fresh and local vegetables all winter. Take home the skills and supplies you need to start growing your own sprouts right away.

Wreath Making Workshop

Saturday, November 30, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

UBC Botanical Garden Reception Centre

$65 public, $60 garden members & UBC students

Learn tips and techniques for making your very own natural holiday creation. Participants will leave with their own beautiful and hand-made wreath to decorate their door or to gift to a friend.
Visit our website for more information on workshops and lectures at UBC Botanical Garden.