Step into a botanical wonderland this holiday season at VanDusen Festival of Lights. Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights, featuring a new interactive mycelium installation, and a display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of BC.
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Give endless days of beauty and discovery with a Gift of Membership!
A Garden membership provides year-round access to VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory, savings on special events like the enchanting Festival of Lights, first dibs on our popular summer kids’ camps, and so much more!
Learn MoreWinter Solstice Medicine Wheel Ceremony
December 22, 12.00pm – 3:00pm
People from varying backgrounds and spiritual traditions are invited to join elders Phil Mechuskosis LâHirondelle and Gisele LâHirondelle from âAll My Relations Teachingsâ to celebrate and welcome the winter season.
The Medicine Wheel is a symbol of holistic teachings based on the cycles of nature.
Learn MoreThe pressures of social media and a childhood spent in lockdown have led to staggering rates of mental health problems among children.
Time in nature is vital for our mental well-being. A donation of just $20 allows a child from a low-income neighborhood to join their classmates on a field trip to the Gardens.
Help a child in need access the Gardens â donate today!
Bloedel Conservatory will be temporarily closed to the public starting October 28, 2024, to accommodate necessary pathway repairs aimed at improving accessibility for visitors and staff.
The project is expected to take approximately two months, with plans to reopen in early January, 2025. Learn more.
In spring the Garden is bursting with cheerful rhododendrons, stunning magnolias, delicate cherry blossoms and bloom-full camellias –  to mention a few…
Learn MoreSummer in the Garden features vibrant colours and fragrant smells for our visitors to enjoy.
Learn MoreAutumn colours are absolutely stunning at the Garden, and there are plenty of blooms still showing.
Learn MoreThe winter Garden features muted colour palettes, stunning silhouettes and a scattering of colour with winter berries and blooms.
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Long-time VanDusen birding guide Jeremy Gordon presents this seasonal favourite! During this introductory-level class, he will discuss the best birding resources, such as binoculars and field guides, share tips on identifying local and migratory birds, and highlight hot birding spots around Vancouver. Following a one-hour classroom presentation, Jeremy will take you for a walk to look for some of the 106 species of birds in the Garden.
The class is designed for aspiring and beginner bird watchers to help build a foundation of knowledge and gain confidence to get out and go birding this spring.
Perennials occupy a unique niche in our gardens: some are tireless workhorses, providing long-season interest, while others offer a short but spectacular show.
During this workshop, we’ll spend our time outdoors exploring the gardenâfrom the Eastern North American to Ornamental Grasses collectionsâand identifying standout perennials for the summer season. Using the criteria mentioned above for plant selection, you’re sure to discover a few new additions that you’ll be eager to introduce to your own garden.
Create a wildlife sanctuary in your backyard! Join our course and learn tips for selecting native plants and incorporating garden elements that benefit local wildlife, no matter what size of outdoor space you have. Say goodbye to invasive species that disrupt your garden’s delicate balance, thanks to Tasha’s insider knowledge.
Join a passionate community of nature enthusiasts who are enhancing urban habitat, embracing sustainable gardening, and leaving a biodiversity legacy for future generations.
Discover the art of crafting baskets and trivets from invasive English ivy. In this hands-on experience, you will learn all the steps of collecting, preparing and weaving ivy.
Enjoy refreshments while you connect with fellow participants. You’ll leave with your very own completed ivy creation. No experience is necessary; all materials are provided.
