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Sunday, July 15 - Saturday, August 11 8 am - 9 amMember Mornings at VanDusen Garden are in full swing!
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Social Sundays
Sunday, August 5 - Sunday, August 26Pack a blanket and bring your friends to VanDusen Botanical Garden for Social Sundays this August!
Learn MorePreschool Nature Camps for children aged 4-5
Tuesday, August 7 - Friday, August 10Each day is a new adventure at our nature based camp! Discover the amazing world of birds, bugs, and plants through fun and games.
Learn MoreBudding Birders at the Backyard Bird Garden
Thursday, August 23 10 am - 12 pmFamilies with children ages 4 – 10 are invited to drop by anytime between 10 am and 12 pm for a morning of hands-on activities to learn more about the birds that frequent VanDusen.
Learn MoreSale of Orchids and Companion Plants
Saturday, August 25 10 am - 4 pmPresented by the Vancouver Orchid Society
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Summer
Wednesday, June 20 - Thursday, September 20Summer in the Garden features vibrant colours and fragrant smells for our visitors to enjoy.
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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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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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Summer 2018 Courses
Sunday, July 1 - Friday, August 31Our summer course semester is currently in session. Check out all the offerings on our online store>>
Summer 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.
Learn MoreVeggie Gardening for Year-round Harvest
Saturday, August 18 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMThe end of summer doesn’t have to mean the end of your edibles! Join Jennifer for an afternoon of learning what and how to plant for continuous harvest this winter, and discovering some of the best varieties of veggies for the cooler growing season.
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