Adult Education at VanDusen
Sunday, October 25 2020 - Monday, January 31Check out our upcoming Adult Education classes!
This Fall we have a mix of in-person and online classes!
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Visiting the Gardens!
Friday, October 1 2021 - Monday, January 31Starting January 1, 2022, all tickets will be sold on site for both VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory.
Members can simply scan in their membership cards at both VanDusen and Bloedel for entry.
Learn about the Covid-19 safety measures being taken at VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory Proof of vaccination is required for certain facilities, events and programming.
2022 Speaker Series: Gardening in the Elizabethan Era
Monday, January 24 6.30pm 7.30pmIn this talk, Spencer W. Stuart will discuss one of the first books published in English on gardening, Thomas Hill’s ‘A Most Briefe and Pleasaunte Treatise, Teaching How to Dresse, Sowe, and Set a Garden’ (1563).
Learn MorePreschool Storytime
Wednesday, January 26 10.00am - 10.45mThe Warmth and Wonder of Winter Foods
In this month’s FREE IN PERSON program we will sing songs, listen to stories and complete an art project relating to our theme. January’s event will be held outdoors in a covered area just outside the library.
Learn MoreSpring Break Camps 2022
Monday, March 14 - Friday, March 25Spring Break Camps at VanDusen Botanical Garden are full-day outdoor camps that allow children to learn about the natural environment through engaging hands-on activities, games, crafts, and experiments!
Member* Priority Registration opens: Tuesday, January 18th at 12:00pm (noon)
*Must hold a ‘Family‘ or ‘Individual + One Child Membership‘. Memberships must be purchased before January 14th to receive priority registration access.
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Fall
Wednesday, September 22 2021 - Tuesday, December 21 2021Autumn colours are absolutely stunning at the Garden, and there are plenty of blooms still showing.
Download the December bloom guide here.
Learn MoreWinter
Tuesday, December 21 2021 - Saturday, March 19The winter Garden features muted colour palettes, stunning silhouettes and a scattering of colour with winter berries and blooms.
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Spring
Sunday, March 20 - Tuesday, June 21In spring the Garden is bursting with cheerful rhododendrons, stunning magnolias, delicate cherry blossoms and bloom-full camellias – to mention a few…
Learn MoreSummer
Wednesday, June 22 - Thursday, September 22Summer in the Garden features vibrant colours and fragrant smells for our visitors to enjoy.
Learn MoreWatercolour: Holiday Cards (Online)
Thursday, December 2 2021 10:00am - 12:00pmBe inspired by winter garden features such as amaryllis, snowberries, poinsettia, holly, and more as we create miniature works of art as greeting cards. Susan Pearson will demonstrate a variety of techniques such as creating patterns, quick and simple impressions, wet on dry and wet into wet, as well as fine detailed realism. Some painting experience is recommended.
Winter Plant ID (Online)
Thursday, December 9 2021 6:30pm - 8:00pmBotanist Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed joins the VBGA to teach about winter plant identification. You will learn about woody and evergreen perennials that can be found in VanDusen Botanical Garden and around the Lower Mainland. Learn about key winter identification features, including bark, buds, and evergreen leaves. A Garden map will be provided to guide you to find highlighted plants in VanDusen Botanical Garden at your leisure (admission sold separately).
Creative Photography 1 (In-Person)
Sunday, December 12 2021 10:00am - 3:00pmEnjoy the beautiful setting of the Garden while you hone your photography skills. Melissa H. Clark will discuss the most important principles of what makes a great photograph, such as space, emphasis, rhythm, variety, and more. You will be guided through practical exercises and spend plenty of time in the Garden to practice and explore your creativity. Gain valuable input in a feedback session, and finish class feeling more confident.