VanGoGreen » Botanical Garden http://vangogreen.com Live.Greener Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:51:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 May 23 | UBC Botanical Garden Course: A Walk in the Woods http://vangogreen.com/2009/05/18/may-23-ubc-botanical-garden-course-a-walk-in-the-woods/ http://vangogreen.com/2009/05/18/may-23-ubc-botanical-garden-course-a-walk-in-the-woods/#comments Mon, 18 May 2009 21:35:19 +0000 bigsnit http://vangogreen.com/?p=1357 Continue reading →]]> Learn the BC native plants (and some invasive plants) around us on a loop tour of the Botanical Garden’s forest. Let’s use our senses to understand the hidden forest.

We will look at plants from tall to small. Local First Nations used many of these plants. Understanding their knowledge creates a richer impression of plants.

Instructor: Tom Wheeler Cost: $33 Garden Member and $40 General public

ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED. PLEASE CONTACT botg@interchange.ubc.ca OR (604) 822-3928.

1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
May 23, 2009
UBC Botanical Garden – Reception Centre
6804 South West Marine Drive, Vancouver
Contact Information Nadine Diner
604-822-3928

email: botg@interchange.ubc.ca
website:  ubcbotanicalgarden.org

]]> http://vangogreen.com/2009/05/18/may-23-ubc-botanical-garden-course-a-walk-in-the-woods/feed/ 0 May 3 | UBC Botanical Garden Course: Native Plant Gardening http://vangogreen.com/2009/05/01/may-3-ubc-botanical-garden-course-native-plant-gardening/ http://vangogreen.com/2009/05/01/may-3-ubc-botanical-garden-course-native-plant-gardening/#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 08:43:32 +0000 bigsnit http://vangogreen.com/?p=1228 Continue reading →]]> Learn how to identify the native plants of the Pacific Northwest and their many values and benefits. Also discover how to incorporate them into your garden. A tour of native plant areas in the Botanical Gardens will also be included. Instructor: Patricia Johnston. Cost: $40 Garden Member and $45 General Public. Please Note: Advance registration required by contacting botg@interchange.ubc.ca or 604-822-3928. A portion will occur outside therefore please dress for the weather.

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
May 3, 2009
Location:
UBC Botanical Garden Reception Centre
6804 South West Marine Drive, Vancouver
Contact: Nadine Diner, 604-822-3928
email: botg@interchange.ubc.ca
Website

]]> http://vangogreen.com/2009/05/01/may-3-ubc-botanical-garden-course-native-plant-gardening/feed/ 0 Jan 26 | Indigenous Knowledge for Food Security http://vangogreen.com/2008/12/29/jan-26-indigenous-knowledge-for-food-security/ http://vangogreen.com/2008/12/29/jan-26-indigenous-knowledge-for-food-security/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:19:03 +0000 bigsnit http://vangogreen.com/?p=564 Continue reading →]]> Instructor: Susan Murch, Professor UBC Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Cost: Free. Please Note: Bring a bag lunch. Coffee and tea supplied. Please contact 604-822-3928 or botg@interchange.ubc.ca in advance to book a seat.

UBC Botanical Garden Seminar: Indigenous Knowledge for Food Security

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Jan 26, 2009
Location: UBC Botanical Garden – Reception Centre
6804 South West Marine Drive, Vancouver

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]]> http://vangogreen.com/2008/12/29/jan-26-indigenous-knowledge-for-food-security/feed/ 0 Jan 12 | Going to the Sun in Search of Wildflowers http://vangogreen.com/2008/12/29/jan-12-going-to-the-sun-in-search-of-wildflowers/ http://vangogreen.com/2008/12/29/jan-12-going-to-the-sun-in-search-of-wildflowers/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:16:19 +0000 bigsnit http://vangogreen.com/?p=561 Continue reading →]]> Images of plant communities and rock formations from Two Dog Flats to Logan Pass and Hidden Lake. A sacred place preserved. Its Canadian sister in peace is Waterton Lakes National Park. Instructor: Tom Wheeler

UBC Botanical Garden Lecture: Going to the Sun in Search of Wildflowers
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Jan 12, 2009

Location: UBC Botanical Garden – Reception Centre
6804 South West Marine Drive, Vancouver

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