Featured event
Artisan Jewellery Show & Sale
Sunday, May 13 10 am - 6 pm5th Annual Mother’s Day Artisan Jewellery Show & Sale!
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Public art, lectures, seasonal blooms, family adventures and courses — there is always something happening at VanDusen. See what’s on now and coming up soon.
Events
Bloom Calendar
Courses
Preschool Storytime: Nature’s Stories for Young Children
Wednesday, March 28 - Wednesday, November 28 10:00 to 10:45 amTakes place on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 10:00 to 10:45 am and includes reading, action songs and a craft project.
Learn MoreImagination, Enfoldment, Infinities Edge
Friday, March 30 - Sunday, April 29Photographic art by Jack Vainer, Nettie Adams and Vicki Morell.
Learn MoreBrush with Nature
Saturday, April 14 - Tuesday, June 26The 4th Annual Vancouver plein air group exhibition of images painted onsite at VanDusen Garden. Official opening on Saturday, April 14th from 2-4 pm.
Learn MoreBC Fuchsia and Begonia Society - Plant, Bake & Craft Sale
Saturday, April 21 9 am - 3 pmCheck out the BC Fuchsia and Begonia Society’s spring sale.
Learn MoreMember Mornings
Saturday, April 21 - Saturday, August 11 8 am - 9 amMember Mornings at VanDusen Garden are back!
Learn MoreApril Bird Walk
Saturday, April 28 10 amTake a guided tour through VanDusen and learn about the native bird species that make their home in the garden.
Learn MoreVancouver African Violet & Gesneriad Society Show & Sale
Saturday, May 5 1 - 4 pmJoin the Vancouver African Violet & Gesneriad Society for their annual show and sale.
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Featured bloom
Spring
Tuesday, March 20 - Wednesday, June 20In spring the Garden is bursting with cheerful rhododendrons, stunning magnolias, delicate cherry blossoms and bloom-full camellias – to mention a few…
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Wednesday, June 20 - Thursday, September 20Summer in the Garden features vibrant colours and fragrant smells for our visitors to enjoy.
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Saturday, September 22 - Friday, December 21Autumn colours are absolutely stunning at the Garden, and there are plenty of blooms still showing.
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Friday, December 21 - Wednesday, March 20 2019The winter Garden features muted colour palettes, stunning silhouettes and a scattering of colour with winter berries and blooms.
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Featured course
NEW Spring/Summer Courses!
Wednesday, February 14 - Friday, August 31Our March – August course semester is now live and open for registration! There are over 70 courses to choose from. Check out all the offerings on our online store>>
The Naturalist’s Journal: Botanical Drawing
Saturday, June 23 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMImprove your drawing skills for journaling, teaching, or pure enjoyment.
Learn MoreAcrylic Painting Workshop for Beginners: Floral Arrangement using Acrylic Skins
Sunday, June 24 9:30 AM to 12:30 PMThese workshops provide all the supplies you need, along with step-by-step instruction by local artist Jane Saborio.
Learn MoreCelebrate Summer Garden Stroll
Wednesday, June 27 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMSpend a summer evening in VanDusen with Egan, exploring some of his favorite ‘hidden’ spots in the garden at this time of year.
Learn MoreSummer Evening Perennial Walk
Wednesday, July 18 6:00 PM to 8:30 PMSpend the evening outside in the Perennial and Black Gardens
Learn MoreGardening with Native Plants
Thursday, July 19 6:30 PM to 9:00 PMAbout 2,500 species of plants are native to BC! Many are naturally programmed to withstand rainy winters and dry summers, making them ideal additions to local gardens
Learn MoreHow Does your Organic Garden Grow?
Saturday, July 28 9:30 AM to 12:30 PMDuring this interactive course, taste and examine different samples of fresh home grown veggies such as beans, peas, carrots and beets while we explore best practices for a successful organic garden.
Learn MoreBumblebee ID and Nest Building Workshop
Saturday, August 11 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMThis class will explore bumblebee ID, natural history of native bumblebees and how you can support them in an urban environment.
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