English Reading & Writing

Sign up for our English Reading and Writing Classes catered for different age groups from K-G5. The instructor Jenni is a fully qualified elementary school teacher with 22 years of teaching experiences across 5 continents. She is passionate about reading and sharing this love of reading with children. Jenni believes in the power of books […]

New Acquisitions Exhibit

UBC Library’s Music Art and Architecture (MAA) Library and Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) are celebrating the new year with an exhibit showcasing a selection of new acquisitions from […]

Dinosaur Teeth are Way Cool because…

Did you know that dinosaurs could continuously replace their teeth throughout their lives, and some had hundreds of teeth in their mouths at one time? Join Dr. Kirstin Brink to examine […]

Beaty Nocturnal: A Botanical Time Machine

What’s it like to be a botanist? Come and find out at a very special Nocturnal, where we will explore the museum’s herbarium collection with curator Linda Jennings.  Come in […]

Corallines are Way Cool because…

Corallines are diverse, abundant, and charismatic seaweeds found in a range of marine habitats worldwide.  Some coralline species grow as crusts, and can act as the “cement” holding large reef […]

Nocturnal: Prehistoric B.C.

What was life like in British Columbia before humans arrived? Spend a night exploring the story of this land, from how it was shaped by the pull of tectonic plates, […]

Treehoppers are Way Cool because…

Treehoppers are peculiar insects that wear a 'helmet' on their bodies and hire ants as bodyguards! Find out how they've adapted to spread from the lush Amazonian jungle to right […]

UBC Botanical Garden: Propagation for Professionals Workshop

Do you want to know the scientific foundations of seed and vegetative propagation methods? There are numerous techniques for multiplying plants. This class is designed for nursery and landscape professionals and […]

UTown@UBC Nature Club

Drop in between 10:30 am – 1:00 pm the first Sunday of the month to enjoy special ecosystem activities for families plus all of our regular museum programming, Raising Big Blue movie, […]

UTown@UBC Nature Club

Drop in between 10:30 am – 1:00 pm the first Sunday of the month to enjoy special ecosystem activities for families plus all of our regular museum programming, Raising Big Blue movie, […]

Asian Language Storytime

The Asian Library and the University Neighbourhood Association (UNA) are collaborating to present Asian Language Storytime on Sunday, June 2 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. during Congress 2019. The […]

Community Workshop: Outdoor Safety

Virtual , Canada

Interested in hiking and exploring the lower mainland? Join us as we discuss safety tips including trip planning, packing the essentials, outdoor travel tips, and more. Please note that this […]

Emergency Preparedness

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

In recent history, cities around the world have endured large emergencies with devastating impacts. Vancouver could experience a severe emergency too, like a big earthquake. Do you know how you […]

Sustainability Sessions: Energy & Climate Action

Virtual , Canada

Session 1: Energy & Climate Action Join our first Sustainability Session to hear from guest speaker Ralph Wells, UBC Community Energy Manager. This virtual lunch & learn will review green […]

Bike Skills Workshop for Kids: Road safety

Old Barn Community Centre 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This workshop is designed to improve children’s cycling skills. This 2.5-hour fun and interactive workshop will start in the classroom where students will be introduced to the benefits of cycling […]

Free

Sustainability Session 3: Sustainable Transportation

Virtual , Canada

Join this virtual Sustainability Session lunch & learn, exploring a variety of sustainability topics relevant to households and neighbourhoods of the University Neighborhoods Association. Our third Sustainability Session brings guest […]

Raven: an Interactive Storytelling Performance

Old Barn Community Centre 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The purpose of this presentation is to engage audience members of all backgrounds in a light-hearted, interactive theatre version of "How Raven Stole the Sun" while teaching the holistic values, […]

Free

UNA Orientation

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This workshop will give participants an overview of the UNA and its programs and services. Topics will include how to set up a UNA account and how to register for programs. There will be a question-and-answer period and Mandarin translation will be provided.

Free

Seniors and Friends Lecture Series

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Topic: The Economy Made Easy Join us at Wesbrook Community Center for an informative and engaging talk followed by social time. Peter Brock will provide a beginner's guide to the Economy. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is not required but encouraged.

Free

Sustainability Session 5: Eco-Friendly Home and Personal Care Products

Virtual , Canada

Join this virtual Sustainability Session lunch & learn, exploring a variety of sustainability topics relevant to households and neighbourhoods of the University Neighborhoods Association. Our fifth Sustainability Session brings guest […]

Seniors and Friends Lecture Series

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Topic: Genealogy Research Join us for an informative and engaging talk followed by social time. Peter Brock will discuss genealogy research, including an explanation of the differences between nostalgia, family […]

Free

World Brain Day 2022 – Brain Health for All

Virtual , Canada

On Wednesday, July 20th from 12:00-1:30pm, Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell and the BC Brain Wellness Program invite you to join our annual virtual celebration of World Brain Day! The World Federation […]

Free

Fall Gardening Workshop

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Wondering how to extend your gardening time beyond the end of summer? Or looking for tips about how to best prepare your garden plot for spring? Join UNA resident and […]

Sustainability Session: Neighbourhood Climate Action

Virtual , Canada

Interested in working with your neighbours on climate action, but don’t know where to start? Need ideas for projects to work on together? Join our Sustainability Session on Neighbourhood Climate […]

Retirement Planning with CFA Society Vancouver

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

CFA Society Vancouver is excited to present an interactive workshop on retirement planning. They will be looking at various concepts and tools for retirement planning including rules and tax implications […]

Saturday Afternoon tea with Guest Speaker: Safety Tips for Seniors

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note, this session is in English. […]

Free

Community Lunch and Learn: Productivity and Organization For Optimal Wellbeing

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Bring your lunch to our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will give a talk with a casual discussion. Speaker and topic: Productivity & Organization For Optimal Wellbeing Emem Nwogwugwu is a certified Life Coach and author who will give you practical tips and resources to increase your productivity and get […]

Free

Community Lunch and Learn: The Magic of Memoir

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Bring your lunch to our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will give a talk with a casual discussion. Topic: The Magic of Memoir You’ve got an amazing life story to tell. You’ve thought about writing your memoir, but somehow the thought of sitting down to put words on paper… well, […]

Free

HOLI 2023

The annual UTSAV HOLI event to celebrate the Indian Festival of Holi

Tour for Seniors: Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre

Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre 1985 Learners' Walk, Vancouver, Canada

The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) at UBC addresses the colonial legacy of residential schools and other policies imposed by the Canadian government on Indigenous Peoples, and […]

Saturday Afternoon Tea: All About Bumblebees

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor […]

Children’s Gardening Workshop

Old Barn Community Centre 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

How does your garden grow? This 1-hour interactive workshop will give kids a hands on opportunity to learn all about gardening. - Learn about the sun, bugs, and dirt that […]

Saturday Afternoon Tea: exploding Black Holes

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor […]

Saturday Afternoon Tea: Brain Recovery- A Journey of Hope

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Registration required. Please note that Mandarin translation is not available. Join us as Laura Stoicescu relates her story of recovering from a stroke. We often take our life for granted. We lead busy lives […]

Free

Indigenous Peoples Day: Film Screening

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Watch the documentary created by UBC Adjunct Professor and filmmaker Alejandro Yoshizawa and join him for a Q&A afterwards. This is the story of the Grant siblings and their connection […]

Free

Indigenous Peoples Day: Teaching Medicine Wheel

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join Phil and Gisèle L’Hirondelle to learn about the 6 directions of the Medicine Wheel, which can help one realize the self and learn to create balance in Body, Mind, […]

Free

Saturday Afternoon Tea (Mandarin Session): Scams and Frauds

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note, this session is in Mandarin. […]

Free

UBC Fall 2023 Graduation

Fall graduation is happening November 22-24! Please note that there will be road closures between 7am - 7pm on Nov 22-23, and between 7am - 2pm on Nov 24, on Crescent Road from West Mall to East Mall. Event set up will take place from Nov 17th and take down will end November 25th. Follow […]

Earth Day – DIY Beeswax Wraps Workshop

Old Barn Community Centre 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

In this Earth Day workshop with Rashmi GC from Village Vancouver, we'll talk about how to reduce food waste, package-free grocery shopping, proper segregation of kitchen waste, recycling and composting. […]

UBC Farm Tour

UBC Farm 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Learn about food sustainability by immersing yourself in the landscape of a working certified organic farm and research, community and teaching hub at this free guided tour of the UBC Farm. The UBC Farm provides a unique site for learning about global issues in food systems in the context of a 60-acre certified organic farm. […]

UBC Botanical Garden Tour and TreeWalk

UBC Botanical Garden 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Discover the wonders of plants, biodiversity, and the stories behind the Garden, including the BC Rainforest and Food Garden. Then take a 1-hour stroll among the trees on the 308-meter-long […]

UBC Botanical Garden Tour and TreeWalk

UBC Botanical Garden 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Discover the wonders of plants, biodiversity, and the stories behind the Garden, including the BC Rainforest and Food Garden. Then take a 1-hour stroll among the trees on the 308-meter-long […]