Nov 19 | UBC Emerging Green Builders General Meeting
November 8, 2009
We’ll be discussing our current activities, the rest of the Sustainable Buildings 101 series and future events.
We welcome new members so spread the word!
Come tell us about what you’re doing to facilitate a sustainable transformation of the built environment!
Location: University of British Columbia, C.K. Choi Building, Room 120, 1855 West Mall
Date: Thursday, November 19
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
May 23 | UBC Botanical Garden Course: A Walk in the Woods
May 18, 2009
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
May 3 | UBC Botanical Garden Course: Native Plant Gardening
May 1, 2009
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
April 16 | UBC Biodiversity Lecture – In Search of New Species
April 9, 2009
In the summer of 2008 Wayne Maddison travelled to remote regions of Papua New Guinea as part of a biodiversity survey supported by Conservation International. He found dozens of species of jumping spiders believed to be completely unknown to science. Join us for stories, photos, and videos from the expedition. FREE
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Apr 16, 2009
Event Location Room 100, Wesbrook Building, UBC
6174 University Blvd.
University of British Columbia Vancouver
Contact Information: Derek Tan 604-827-4077 or see the website for more
Mar 7-8 | Local Food Security and Starting your own Community Garden
February 16, 2009
This two-day interactive course will introduce you to the concepts and practice of community gardening in Vancouver.
A general history of community gardening will open the class.
Then the basics on how to plan and start your own community garden.
Then, a half day interactive workshop for each student’s unique “plan of action” towards starting a community garden in Vancouver.
The second day will include a field-trip to two community gardens in Vancouver via public transit.
Instructors:
- Devorah Kahn, Food Policy Coordinator, City of Vancouver ;
- Kathrine Richardson, Adjunct Professor, Department of Geography, UBC;
- Polly Ng and Jing Niu, co-authors of Growing Gardens: A Resource Guide to Starting your Own Community Garden.
9 am–4:30 pm, $75 (GST included)
For more information http://www.sfu.ca/city/course15popup.htm
Jan 26 | Indigenous Knowledge for Food Security
December 29, 2008
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
Contact Information:
Jan 12 | Going to the Sun in Search of Wildflowers
December 29, 2008
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
Contact Information:
The World’s Greenest Structure
January 11, 2008
The Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability at the University of British Columbia is building the greenest structure on earth. It’s part of the campus at Great Northern Way, and is expected to be completed in mid-2009. [Read more]
