đIf your 2024 goal is less screen time and more green time, consider picking up a VBGA membership for the year!
With a membership you can visit VanDusen Garden AND Bloedel Conservatory as often as you like, finding new treasures throughout the seasons.
Every visit reveals something new, and with a membership, you can explore often!
2024 Horticulture Shows & Events
Learn MoreJoin your guide for a leisurely two-hour tour through the Garden to look & listen for the many species of birds that frequent the area while they share their enthusiasm and knowledge of the Garden’s avian inhabitants. Pre-registration is required, tours are free with Garden admission (Members bring your membership card for Garden entry).
Learn MoreThe Artists for Conservation Festival returns to VanDusen Botanical Garden from September 19 to 22. This multi-day nature-themed arts and culture event welcomes visitors of all ages to experience a blend of visual art, cultural performances, workshops, wildlife and art demonstrations, and more.
Included with Garden admission and free for VBGA members.
Autumn Equinox Medicine Wheel Ceremony
September 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 autumn season.
The Medicine Wheel is a symbol of holistic teachings based on the cycles of nature.
Learn MoreCelebrate the fall season with live music and entertainment, food trucks, crafts, and more! This event takes place on weekends from September 28 to October 20, plus Thanksgiving Monday, October 14.
Included with general admission and FREE for VBGA Members to attend.
Vancouver Mycological Society: Annual Mushroom Show
Location: Floral Hall & Cedar Room, VanDusen Botanical Garden
Time: 10am – 5pm
For more information contact: info@vanmyco.com
*Garden admission not included. Book online and save, or purchase at the Admission Desk upon arrival.
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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Join us for an inspiring 6-session series where artist and teacher Susan Pearson will guide you through capturing the essence of fall with watercolours.
As the seasons change, so do our surroundings, with shifting light and vibrant leaves painting a new scene around us. Susan will share techniques for quick watercolour studies, including wet into wet and wet on dry, to help you paint and capture the beauty of autumn.
Vancouver Botanical Gardens Association is delighted to present free, guided Birding Tours at VanDusen Botanical Garden with our knowledgeable volunteer guides. Tours are free with admission, registration is required as space is limited.
During this leisurely 2-hour tour through the Garden, your small group will look & listen for some of the many resident & migratory bird species that frequent the site, while your guides share their birding skills, enthusiasm, and knowledge. Beginners are encouraged to attend! Dress for the weather and bring binoculars if you have them (we will have a few pairs on hand to share).
Mulches are the multitool of the garden: they offer many benefits to our landscapes by providing a barrier for weeds, regulating temperature, alleviating compaction, and so much more. With the guidance of Allison Luke, weâll explore questions like which mulch is best, where to source it and more, comparing the pros and cons of the 4 broad classes of mulch and exploring the research and best practices to date.
Discover the basis of all life on earth – healthy soil! In this session led by Kayla Siefried, explore what soil is made of and the vast importance of soil microbes. We’ll take a deep dive to answer these questions and many more:
Come learn why soil is so important for plant growth and how to build incredible soil.
Escape the stress of modern life and immerse yourself in the Garden’s tranquillity. This guided immersion isn’t just a walk in the parkâit’s a slow, gentle experience that engages all your senses, fostering deep connections with nature. You’ll be guided by Tara T Brown to enjoy the Garden’s lush soundscape and calming power, with optional journaling and sketching time. Â The session concludes with reflection over wildcrafted tea and treats.
Join Jeremy Collison in exploring the diverse fungi of British Columbia, home to over 1,000 known species with more awaiting discovery! In this online session, you will learn to identify key edible mushrooms, understand their crucial role in forest ecosystems, and uncover the fascinating relationships between fungi and trees. Jeremy will guide you through finding mushrooms, using maps and weather patterns to locate promising spots, and understanding different mushroom habitats.
Discover the art of crafting baskets and trivets from invasive English ivy!
In this hands-on experience led by Grace Nombrado, 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.
