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ZimCarvings
Friday, June 16 - Saturday, September 30VanDusen Botanical Garden welcomes ZimCarvings back this summer!
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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
Works by Anna Milton
Friday, June 30 - Wednesday, September 27 during library hoursIn the Yosef Wosk Library and Resource Centre
Learn MoreBC Fuchsia and Begonia Society - Annual Show & Competition
Saturday, July 29 - Sunday, July 30 10 am - 4 pmJoin the BC Fuchsia & Begonia Society for their Annual Show & Competition.
Learn MoreSocial Sundays
Tuesday, August 1 - Thursday, August 31Pack a blanket and bring your friends to VanDusen Botanical Garden for Social Sundays this August! Learn more>>
Sale of Orchids and Companion Plants
Saturday, August 19 10 am - 4 pmPresented by the Vancouver Orchid Society
Learn MoreTeacher Open House (free!)
Thursday, August 31 10 am - 12 pmSave the Date! For K-12 Teachers.
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Dahlia Show
Saturday, September 2 - Sunday, September 3 12 - 3:30 pmJoin the Vancouver Dahlia Society for their annual show.
Learn MoreEarly Chrysanthemum Sale
Saturday, September 9 - Sunday, September 10 12 - 4 pmPresented by the Point Grey Chrysanthemum Association
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Featured bloom
Summer
Tuesday, June 20 - Wednesday, September 20Summer in the Garden features vibrant colours and fragrant smells for our visitors to enjoy.
Learn MoreSpring
Monday, March 20 - Tuesday, June 20In spring the Garden is bursting with cheerful rhododendrons, stunning magnolias, delicate cherry blossoms and bloom-full camellias – to mention a few…
Fall
Friday, September 22 - Thursday, December 21Autumn colours are absolutely stunning at the Garden, and there are plenty of blooms still showing.
Learn MoreWinter
Thursday, December 21 - Tuesday, March 20 2018The winter Garden features muted colour palettes, stunning silhouettes and a scattering of colour with winter berries and blooms.
Learn MoreDigital Photography Workshop in the Autumn Garden
Saturday, October 21 10:30 am - 4:30 pmExpand your photographic knowledge, technique, and understanding of a digital camera’s functionality to improve your photos while using the autumn Garden as your inspiration.
Learn MoreWinter Pruning
Saturday, October 21 10 am - 2 pmDuring this seasonal look at pruning, join VanDusen gardener, Casey Werfl, for an overview of the fundamentals of pruning, and specifics on tree and shrub structure.
Learn MoreBotanical Illustration (Oct-Dec)
Friday, October 27 - Friday, December 1 10 am - 12:30 pmLearn how to draw plants from an aesthetic and botanical perspective while improving your observation and artistic skills.
Learn MoreNew! Enjoy Microgreens and Sprouts all Winter
Saturday, November 4 10 am - 12:30 pmMicrogreens and sprouts are delicate, young plants that are harvested while tiny and tasty. Learn how to enjoy them all year at home.
Learn MoreNew! Ethnobotany Walk in the Tropics
Tuesday, November 7 10:30 - 11:45 amCome up to Bloedel Conservatory for a walk through a warm mini rainforest, led by Education Director, Gillian Drake.
Learn MoreNew! Great Herbal Gifts for the Holidays
Wednesday, November 8 6:30 - 9 pmLooking for that perfect homemade gift from the garden? Join Claire for an evening of discovering gift ideas for everyone on your list!
Learn MoreEasy-to-Grow Native Plants
Wednesday, November 15 6:30 - 9 pmWith close to 3,000 species of plants native to BC, there is something beautiful and easy to grow for every home garden.
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