Upcoming Classes

Botany & Ecology 
Sun Mar. 24 Beginner Plant ID Walk at Bloedel
Sun Mar. 31 & Apr. 7 Beekeeping for Beginners

Plants & People
Tue Apr. 2 Herbal Medicine 101
Mon. Apr. 15 Wild, Edible, Medicinal Plant Walk

Gardening & Design
Sun Mar. 24 What to Grow and When to Sow
Sat Mar. 30 Permaculture Garden Design
Sat Apr. 6 Veggies on Your Patio
Tue Apr. 9 Sprouts, Microgreens & Baby Greens

Botanical Art
Thu Apr. 4 Landscapes in Watercolour
Wednesdays 10am-12:30pm Botanical Illustration 2
Thursdays 10am-12:30pm Watercolour Meetups

Health & Wellness
We have 4 weekly Fitness classes starting up again in April. Click here to sign up!

Register directly online or contact jgellman@vandusen.org with any inquiries. Hard copies of the brochure available at the Garden or mailed by request.

Summer Camp 2019
Camps for ages 5-7 are sold out and waitlists are open.
Camps for ages 8-10 (Spaces still available)
Act fast before they sell out! With themes like Dirt to Dinner, Aquatic Adventures, Blooming Artists, and Nature’s Architects, children will experience a blend of science, exploration, games, and crafts, while learning and playing throughout the beauty of the Garden and the Conservatory. Browse our exciting, fun, and diverse daily camp themes and register here.

Pro-D Camps (Grades 1-4)
These one day camp programs are jam packed with fun and engaging activities that foster a love of nature.

April 29: April Showers Bring May Flowers 
May 17: Darling Decomposers

To learn more or register visit our website.

Guided Programs at the Garden
 

Pollinator Days

June 12-14, 2019

Library Speaker Series

Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott

Preschool Storytime at the Library

April 24 Theme - Bees & Other Pollinators

Free Monthly Bird Walk: New Date

Saturday April 6th, 10 am

VBGA is Hiring!

The Vancouver Botanical Gardens Association Education Team is hiring passionate nature lovers in a variety of roles.

• Summer Camp Leaders
• Summer Camp Leader - Special Needs and Inclusion
• Canadian Heritage Educator
• Environmental Educators

Learn more about these opportunities here.  

Vancouver Bird Week 2019

May 11-17 2019

From bird nerd to bird curious, from wise old owl to adventurous tot, there is an event for everyone during Bird Week; a week-long series of events to celebrate Vancouver’s birds.

We love birds and are excited to host bird activities for the whole family.

• May 11th 10am-12pm: Join us for guided birding exploration and tour of VanDusen Botanical Garden with birder Jeremy Gordon. Registration not required and Garden admission applies.
• May 12th 11am-3pm: Bring the whole family for The Birds of Bloedel Conservatory day, with a discovery table facilitated by VBGA Educators. Registration not required and Bloedel Conservatory admission applies.