50th Anniversary Lecture Series
Since 1975, VanDusen Botanical Garden has been a place of wonder, learning, and growth. To mark this golden occasion, we are thrilled to present a special anniversary speaker series featuring thought leaders in horticulture, conservation, and biodiversity.
Featuring presentations by Monique Gray Smith, Suzanne Simard, Brian Minter, Egan Davis as well as a evening with VanDusen’s expert staff and volunteers, join us as we celebrate the past and look forward to the future!
Note: Each talk will be presented both in person and online, and pre-registration is required for both formats.
An Evening and Book Signing with Monique Gray Smith
May 21, 7 pm
Online & Great Hall, VanDusen Botanical Garden
Join Monique on the journey of adapting Robin Wall Kimmerer’s New York Time Bestselling book, Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults and the young at heart.
An Evening with Suzanne Simard
July 4, 7 pm
Online & Great Hall, VanDusen Botanical Garden
Suzanne Simard is a Professor of Forest Ecology at the University of British Columbia and the author of the book, Finding the Mother Tree. She was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world for 2024.
An Evening with Brian Minter & Egan Davis
August 7, 7 pm
Online & Great Hall, VanDusen Botanical Garden
Join Brian Minter and Egan Davis for this double feature session. These two highly celebrated horticulture experts are sure to leave you inspired and excited for your next gardening project.
An Evening with VanDusen Experts
October 1, 7 pm
Online & Great Hall, VanDusen Botanical Garden
Join a panel of VanDusen Botanical Garden experts, including staff and volunteers, who will share stories and their unique experiences at the Garden.
Ways to save:
Garden Members receive a 10% discount. Enter the code GARDENMEMBER at checkout to receive your 10%-member discount. All memberships are checked for validity.
Register for all 4 lecture series and receive a $10 discount! Online and in-person sessions can be combined, but all 4 sessions must be purchased at once. The discount will automatically be applied at check-out. This discount can be combined with the Garden Member discount.
Bursaries are available for all education programs including the Lecture Series. Apply here.
Members of the the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ Nations can attend for free, but must pre-register. Please email [email protected] to register.
