The Metro Vancouver gardening Society Bonsai & Flower Show takes place May 4th from 10.00am – 4.00pm and May 5th from 10.00am – 3.00pm.
For more information contact: xudongsitu@gmail.com
Admission: By donation
*Garden admission not included. Book online and save, or purchase at the Admission Desk upon arrival.
Join us for the opening event of the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration on the eve of World Migratory Bird Day.
This free event includes fun activities facilitated by local bird-related organizations, birding tours in the garden, engaging speakers and amazing prizes. Learn about all the exciting Greater Vancouver Bird Celebrations programs from May 10-May 26. This event is for all ages, novice and experienced birders alike.
May is Bird Celebration Month!
From bird nerd to bird curious, there is an event for everyone during Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration.
Check out the events at VanDusen Botanical Garden!
The Celebration runs from May 10-26, and we have many great events hosted at VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory for all ages.
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The Vancouver African Violet & Gesneriad Society Annual Show & Sale takes place in the Floral Hall & Cedar Room at VanDusen Botanical Garden on May 11th 12.00pm – 3.00pm.
Entrance: Free or by donation
For more information contact Garth McFadden; info@vavgc.ca or 604-512-3000.
*Garden admission not included. Book online and save, or purchase at the Admission Desk upon arrival.
The Vancouver All British Field Meet (ABFM) returns to VanDusen Botanical Garden on May 18 for their annual British car show on the Great Lawn. Presented by Hagerty, expect to see nearly 500 cars in 62 different classes. The event will also feature live entertainment, food trucks, vendor booths, merchandise for sale, high tea options and more. event ticket is required to access the event area.
The VJGA Sumi Bonsai Club Show takes place May 18 & 19 in the Floral Hall at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Saturday: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Sunday: 10.00am – 3.00pm
Entrance: By Donation
For more information contact Hugh Kamisato at: hughkamiyuki@shaw.ca or 604-980-8127.
*Garden admission not included. Book online and save, or purchase at the Admission Desk upon arrival.
The Chinese Penjing Society of Canada Bonsai Show & Sale takes place May 25 & 26 in the Floral Hall at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
May 25: 10.00am – 4.00pm
May 26: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Entry: By Donation
For more information contact: Peter Lee at leephoto@shaw.ca or 604-351-3866.
*Garden admission not included. Book online and save, or purchase at the Admission Desk upon arrival.
A buzz-worthy field trip experience for students to learn about pollinators and the environments that support them.
As flowers bloom around VanDusen, bring your class to explore the special relationships between plants, pollinators, and people. Over three days in May, our facilitators will promote curiosity and stewardship through fun, hands-on activities at stations throughout the Garden.
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VBGA Annual General Meeting
Thursday, May 30th, 2024 7:00pm in the Floral Hall
Learn about our 2024 VBGA Board of Directors Nominations here.
To attend the AGM RSVP is required by Members holding a current VBGA membership. To RSVP email btinsley@vandusen.org by May 23rd
Learn MoreIn 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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Explore the fascinating world of butterflies and moths!
Join Emily Black to dive into their anatomy, life cycles, vibrant colorations, unique behaviours, and essential roles in ecosystems. You will also learn to identify local species and discover how to make your garden more butterfly-friendly. The program includes a 1-hour classroom presentation and 1-hour outdoor observation session.
Discover the art of summer pruning for beginners in this workshop.
Learn to control growth in deciduous trees and shrubs, perfect for small spaces. Enhance light, airflow, and fruit quality in fruit trees. Gain insights on pruning Japanese Maples, Birch Trees, and Plums with Laurelle Oldford-Down, following ISA pruning guidelines. Bring a sharp bypass pruner if you have one; extras will be available.
This five session course will provide you with essential knowledge on growing Chinese medicinal plants and guide you through the proper methods of cultivating, harvesting, processing, and using medicinal herbs.
You will learn how to grow and use 15 common Chinese medicinal plants, differentiate them from other crops, and understand the factors that affect their quality and therapeutic effects. The course will also cover the history, culture, and eastern perspectives on medicine and health.
Join award winning photographer Liron Gertsman for an in-depth wildlife photography workshop, going over tips, tricks and techniques for wildlife photography that can be applied regardless of your camera of choice, (smartphones included!).
This class will include a photo walk through VanDusen and an overview of post-processing techniques to help make your photos shine.
Deepen your knowledge of VanDusen Botanical Garden!
Meet VanDusen’s Superintendent and expert gardener Andrew Fleming for an hour-long Garden exploration, during which Andrew will showcase some of the Garden’s plants with distinctive qualities, with an emphasis on herbaceous perennials. Discover stunning species such as Nerine bowdenii, Actaea racemosa and Baptisia australis.
Escape the stress of modern life and immerse yourself in the Garden’s tranquility. This guided immersion isn’t just a walk in the park—it’s a slow, gentle experience that engages all your senses, fostering deep connections with nature.
In this four-session series, improve your drawing skills to capture more realistic depictions of vegetables. Artist and educator Katharine Dickinson will instruct you, and her demonstrations will guide you through various exercises on capturing vegetable features through line, shape, structure, and form and observing critical angles and accurate proportions.
Explore watercolour techniques for botanicals, mixing and matching vegetables’ natural colours, and applying washes and dry brush details.
