Vancouver's Leader in Transition toward Strong, Resilient, Complete Communities
All Events in VanDusen Botanical Garden (118)
May 12Tuesday
-
Nature at Work for Employee Wellness
May 12, 2015 from 6:30pm to 8pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden Including nature in the midst of our busy work day can lower stress levels, improve concentration, enhance memory and creativity, increase productivity and job satisfaction, and lessen absenteeism. L… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: nature, wellness, garden
May 13Wednesday
-
Gardening for Birds
May 13, 2015 from 6:30pm to 9pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden By incorporating the right mix of plants and amenities, you can welcome birds with the essentials they need for survival. Janis will cover which flowers are great lures for nectar-hungry hummingbirds… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: gardening, birds, nature
May 14Thursday
-
History of the Medicinal Garden (Lecture)
May 14, 2015 from 7:30pm to 9pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden Enjoy an engaging discussion of the historical uses of medicinal plants and famous medical and physic gardens that have been cultivated for centuries around the world. Claire will highlight medicinal… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: lecture, medicinal, garden
May 23Saturday
-
Botanical Names Explained
May 23, 2015 from 9:30am to 12:30pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden Understanding botanical names can tell you a lot about a plant – its native origin, ecology, history, physical appearance, cultural uses, and more! This class takes a lively and interactive approach… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: botanical, names, garden
May 26Tuesday
-
Helping Bees in your Urban Garden
May 26, 2015 from 6:30pm to 9pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden Encourage native bee populations by creating healthy bee habitat in your urban garden. This class will discuss best flower choices, bee baths, bee nests, soil care strategies, and the effects of (eve… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: garden, bees, workshop
June 3Wednesday
-
How to Improve Wet Garden Zones
June 3, 2015 from 6:30pm to 9pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden Poor drainage and chronically wet spots in your garden can be challenging to maintain and enjoy. Learn how to deal with your garden’s wet spots and boggy corners by using structural features and crea… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: gardening, plants, drainage
June 4Thursday
-
Capturing Summer with Watercolour
June 4, 2015 at 10am to June 25, 2015 at 12:30pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden **NOTE: This class runs every Thursday for four weeks. Capture the summer season using watercolour, with VanDusen’s summer flowers and foliage as inspiration. We will explore a variety of techniques… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: watercolour, painting, garden
June 13Saturday
-
Native Tree ID Workshop
June 13, 2015 from 10am to 12:30pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden Learn how to recognize many of BC’s native conifers and deciduous trees. In this hands-on workshop we will cover the plant parts you need to know to identify trees, practice using an identification k… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: workshop, tree, identification
-
Flower Photography
June 13, 2015 from 10am to 4pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden Flowers possess more photographic possibilities than may initially meet the eye. This workshop will cover many of the technical and aesthetic aspects of flower photography and will greatly increase t… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: photography, flowers, garden
June 16Tuesday
-
Yoga in the Garden
June 16, 2015 at 5:45pm to July 7, 2015 at 7pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden **NOTE classes run every Tuesday for four weeks. Enjoy yoga outdoors, under the trees. This class will practice gentle yoga postures, breathing techniques and plenty of deep relaxation. Suitable for… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: yoga, garden, vandusen
Village engages individuals, neighbourhoods & organizations to take actions that build sustainable communities & have fun doing it. Join us!
Donate or Join VV Transition Society
Buy Books -- Support Village Vancouver
Village earns 15% on your book purchases from New Society Publishers. Details here.
Latest Activity
- Top News
- Everything
*Depth of Field: Film Screening and Community Event at Community Hall, Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
March 21, 2024 from 5pm to 8pm
Ongoing Activities
Interested in getting involved or volunteering with Village Vancouver? check out http://www.villagevancouver.ca/page/volunteering-1.
Regular activities:
Interested in participating in a VV garden? We have collaborative gardens/garden spaces in 5 neighbourhoods. Contact us at gardening@villagevancouver.ca. Gardening now in progress. New gardeners welcome (space allowing).
Kits Village Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre) Next depot: Thursday, June 15th
Main St. Village monthly gatherings (1st Tuesdays Little Mountain Neighbourhood House) Currently on hold due to COVID
Permaculture Vancouver Meetups (3rd Wednesdays VV McBride Park Fieldhouse (sometimes elsewhere) Next meetup: Special date Thursday, July 29th
West End Community Potluck/WE Urban Garden Club (3rd Sundays West End Community Centre, in July and August 4th Thursdays - July 22nd and August 26th.
© 2025 Created by Yael Stav.
Powered by
