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Nov 19 | UBC Emerging Green Builders General Meeting

bigsnit — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:24:33 +0000

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

bigsnit — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:35:19 +0000

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

bigsnit — Fri, 01 May 2009 08:43:32 +0000

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

bigsnit — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:40:18 +0000

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

bigsnit — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:31:10 +0000

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

bigsnit — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:19:03 +0000

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:

Nadine Diner 604-822-3928
Email
Website

Jan 12 | Going to the Sun in Search of Wildflowers

bigsnit — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:16:19 +0000

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:

Nadine Diner 604-822-3928
Email
Website

The World's Greenest Structure

bigsnit — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:37:22 +0000

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.

It would draw 80% less energy than the model national energy code for Vancouver, require almost no off-stie energy, water or wastewater systems to function. Photovoltaic solar cells would generate almost all the building’s electricity and rainwater would supply almost all of its water needs. The building would also incorporate fuel cell technology. In addition, natural wind would supply most of its ventilation. Waste treatment would be handled internally.

More information at the CIRS web site. Photo from the CIRS web site