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Expand your knowledge and skills in our wide selection of Adult Education courses! View our brochure, and click course names below to reserve your spot.

Featured Course
BC Native Shrub ID Walk - register here!
Take an afternoon stroll in the garden with Samantha Sivertz, VanDusen's Plant Documentation Technician. Explore local shrubs and gain knowledge in the garden.

Upcoming Classes

Botany & Ecology*

Sat Apr 27 Introduction to Birdwatching

Sat May 4 Brush up on Your Botany

 

Gardening & Design*

Tues Apr 30 + May 7 Design your Vertical Garden

Wed May 1 Designing Gardens for the Senses

Tues May 14 Stroll with a VanDusen Gardener

Wed May 15 Creating Herb Containers
 

*many classes above are free for Teachers! Click on “Free Courses for K-12 Teachers” here to apply.

 

Botanical Art

Thurs Apr 25 Chigiri-e Paper Art: Cherry Blossoms
Sun May 5 Cosmetic-Making for Mothers Day

Sat May 11 Creative Photography Principles 1

Sat May 18 Watercolour Workshop: Nature

 

Health & Wellness

Better Balance has moved to Tuesdays!
Click here to sign up for any of our 4 weekly fitness classes taking place this spring.
View our full list of courses

New! Natural Heritage Walk for Secondary Students

While exploring the Garden to meet iconic trees and ancient plants, students will think about how our interaction with the land changes over time, space, and culture – including the important perspectives of First Peoples.  This 45 minute guided program is offered Monday-Saturday throughout the year.

Pollinator Days
June 12-14, 2019

Bee on the lookout for Pollinator Days - our annual field trip festival! Students will explore the special relationships between plants, pollinators, and people at their own pace. This year, we're promoting sustainable transit by offering discounted rates.

To register for Field Trips, visit our website or email the School Programs Manager or call 604-257-8423

Camp Bursaries
Camp bursaries for families in financial need are available for all of our Summer and Pro-D day camps. To apply, please fill out an application form here.

Pro-D Camps (Grades 1-4)
April 29: April Showers Bring May Flowers
Take a journey through the water cycle and explore why flowers bloom after April rains.

May 17: Darling Decomposers
Decomposers - some call them disgusting, we call them darling! This camp is not for the squeamish, as we will seek out all that is stinky, slimy or strange.

To learn more or register visit our website.

Calling all BC Youth interested in Sustainability!
Video Message from David Suzuki

International Debates, Youth Conference, and Essay Competition

The VBGA is proud to be on the Host Committee of the 9th Annual International School Debates! Youth from all over the world will come together to discuss young people’s role in conserving Life on Land.

 

Essay Competition: Due May 13th

Students (ages 7-17) in BC are still able to submit (400 or 600 word) essays on why young people are key to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal #15: To conserve and sustainably manage life on land. This is a necessary step in participating in the full program.

 

For more information and to sign up please click here.


International Debate, Youth Conference, and Educational Excursions: July 8-12, 2019

Register by May 31st, 2019
 

This incredible 5 day event takes place in Victoria and Vancouver at the Government House, Songhees Longhouse, and VanDusen Botanical Garden. Keynote speakers include David Suzuki, Elizabeth May, and Vicky Husband. With diverse workshops and educational field trips, the International Debates is an opportunity not to be missed!

 

For more information and to sign up please click here.

Vancouver Bird Week 2019

The VBGA is proud to be a part of Vancouver Bird Week 2019! This city-wide event aims to educate and inspire local communities to recognize the importance of birds in our surrounding environment. Learn and discover more at our Bird Week Events!

Free Monthly Bird Walk: New Time!
Saturday May 11th, 9am - 11am

Join local birder Jeremy Gordon for a guided birding exploration in the Garden. Meet in the Visitor Centre Atrium. This event takes place rain or shine.

Free for Members or with Garden Admission. 40 participant limit, first come first served. More here.

The Birds of Bloedel Conservatory
Sunday, May 12th, 11am - 3pm

Bring the whole family to explore over 200 tropical birds at Bloedel Conservatory for this special Vancouver Bird Week event. The VBGA will have an interactive bird discovery station where you can take a closer look at the functions of a feather, learn what makes a bird unique, and so much more!

Registration not required and regular admission rates apply.

Intimate Encounters: Photography Exhibit

This macro photography exhibit by Pamela Fayerman is now on! This exhibits run to June 26th.

Preschool Storytime at the Library
April 24 Theme - Rainbows of my Own

Registration for April 24 opens on March 27. This is a free program, but registration is required.

Information/ Registration at 604-257-8668 or here.

Get in Touch:

Adult Education: Email or call 604.718.5898
Camps: Email or call 604.257.8443
Field Trips: Email or call 604.257.8423
Community Outreach: Email or call 778.939.3739
Teacher Professional Development: Email or call 604.257.8469
Library: Email or call 604.257.8668
Membership: Email or call 604.257.8675
Development: Email or call 604.257.8677
Volunteering: Email or call 604.257.8674
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