Connect community members, share cultural experiences and discuss topics of common concern. Organized by the UNA Multicultural Committee and facilitated by invited speakers. Registration is required. Topic: How to Find Balance in Your Child's Gaming Speaker: David Hahn

Bring your family outside to enjoy some fresh air and discover the biodiversity of UBC Botanical Garden. Enjoy a guided walk through the Garden with one of our excellent Garden Guides and explore biodiversity, pollinators, and plants. Guests will learn about birds, bees, the importance of pollinators, how to support them, the plants that attract them and enjoy a honey […]

Come outside to enjoy the fresh spring air and discover the beauty of Nitobe Memorial Garden. One of our excellent Garden Guides will lead you on a 45-minute walk through our traditional Japanese stroll garden as you learn about Japanese culture, garden design, and mindfulness. Please note that the tour runs from 1:30 pm – […]

Bring your family outside to enjoy some fresh air and discover the beauty of UBC Botanical Garden. Enjoy a guided walk with one of our excellent Garden Guides through our Asian Garden and BC Rainforest Garden. Guests will learn about our amazing collection of plants, biodiversity and the forest biome, and the incredible native trees […]

Come outside to enjoy the fresh spring air and discover the beauty of Nitobe Memorial Garden. One of our excellent Garden Guides will lead you on a 45-minute walk through our traditional Japanese stroll garden as you learn about Japanese culture, garden design, and mindfulness. Please note that the tour runs from 1:00 pm to 1:45 […]

Bring the whole family to the Old Barn on the first Saturday of every month for Family Movie Night! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., movie […]

All serious teachings insist on a radical self-transformation in order to make any connection with the Truth. A searcher soon becomes deeply interested in the long but adventurous journey of transformation. Drawing mostly from the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita-- the two classics of Yoga--we will explore how the practice and theory of Yoga […]

Get to know the UNA. The University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) is a nonprofit society created to provide municipal-like services to residents living on UBC Campus. In this information session you will learn about the UNA's history, governance, development, and services. The program staff will also introduce the programs and activities that are offered at Wesbrook […]

Connect with community members, share cultural experiences and discuss topics of common concern. Organized by the UNA Multicultural Committee and facilitated by invited speakers. Registration is required. Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking or why they do certain behaviours? Come and learn how to be the best teacher you can be for […]

This introductory workshop prepares participants for what they will encounter while looking for jobs in Canada. It covers a range of topics such as employment programs for newcomers, career planning, hidden job markets, professional networking, and tips for a compelling resume. This session will be conducted in mandarin.

Come celebrate Earth Day by learning about different ways we can care about the Earth and decrease our impact. Kid’s games and activities BYOM (bring your own mug) for free hot drinks Clothing Repair Workshop with Frameworq Education Society (from 11 am – 2 pm only) Seed Exchange with UBC Seeds Lending Library Seed Saving […]

Join us for a Free Clothing Fix-It event, hosted by the Frameworq Education Society at the Wesbrook Community Centre. All supplies, materials, and expertise will be provided to fix your favourite garments. Gain some valuable repair skills, all while helping divert textiles from the landfill.All you need to do is bring a clothing item to […]

Do you love plants? Are you interested in a career in horticulture? Are you currently a horticulture professional and want to take the next step in your career? If you answered yes to any of these questions then check out UBC Botanical Garden’s Horticulture Training Program. The instructors will provide a short presentation and you […]

Join us for a Jane's Walk this year with Dean Gregory, University Landscape Architect at Campus & Community Planning. Jane’s Walks are free, locally organized walking tours that give people the opportunity to get together to explore and celebrate their neighbourhoods. The tour will feature recently completed projects and projects underway will be visited including Library Garden, University Commons, the […]

Bring the whole family to the Old Barn on the first Saturday of every month for Family Movie Night! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., movie […]

Organisms around the world are already responding to our changing climate; some birds are laying their eggs earlier in warmer weather, and a variety of plants have developed a greater resistance to drought. So should we be more optimistic about the capacity of biodiversity to adapt to climate change? Join researcher Ophelie Ronce for a […]

Join Shopper's Drug Mart at the SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women in support of Mental Health Programs at the B.C. Women's Hospital! Register today to be apart of the largest event series supporting Women's Mental Health Programs in Canada. Click the link below to register and you'll also receive our race shirt, finisher's bracelet […]

Vancouver's Tempest Flute Ensemble present Emergent Behaviour: a series of new music compositions that respond to the museum's permanent collections and our Skin & Bones exhibition. Admission by donation

May Measurement Month (MMM) is a global awareness campaign spearheaded by the International Society of Hypertension (ISH). As a part of this campaign, Wesbrook Community Centre will host a blood pressure screening clinic on May 22, 2019. Get your blood pressure checked for FREE by healthcare professionals and find out whether or not you are […]

Presented by the Friends of the Garden volunteers: a plant sale worth waiting for! Featuring prized peonies, unique pelargoniums propagated by the FOGs, hardy perennials and planted pots. Special prices one day only. Following the sale, Shop in the Garden will be open until 5 pm. Bring your gardening questions to on-site Master Gardeners and […]

Join us for a walk in the Garden exploring native plants and plant pressing. This 'walkshop' will introduce some common native plants and how to identify them, their uses, and techniques for pressing and drying plants.Participants will learn: How to identify some native plants and plant-specific characteristics Ways in which native plants are used culturally and […]

Connect with community members, share cultural experiences and discuss topics of common concern. Organized by the UNA Multicultural Committee and facilitated by invited speakers. Registration is required. Join Lenny Zhou, Senior Operations Engineering Manager of BC Children's Hospital, to get an overview of the public healthcare system in Canada and British Columbia, with an introduction […]

Bring the whole family to the Old Barn on the first Saturday of every month for Family Movie Night! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., movie […]

Join us for our 100th Sunday exploring and celebrating the natural world! A family friendly afternoon of short talks from seaweed to dinosaur teeth, followed by cake in our Biodiversity Courtyard! Free with museum admission or membership To find out more, and let us know you're coming, check out our Facebook event!

Pause for Paws is a free event open to everyone. Youth, students and parents are invited to take a pause from their life's stressors with a day of self-care, learning and relaxation. Guests are encouraged to attend the entire event and those who attend the opening speech and Jack.ORG lecture will get priority access to […]

The UNA is hosting the annual Community Yard Sale. Be sure to attend and support re-use within our community. This is a great chance to pass on your treasures and also find new ones. Make sure to bring a mug for free hot drinks! Register before June 8 to reserve a spot. Register here Option […]

Representatives from InsureBC Wesbrook will introduce basic knowledge of general insurance including auto, property and liability insurance. They'll also explain practical general insurance policies that are common in daily life. A discussion of general insurance concerns will follow.

It’s summer again, and all around us pollinators are hard at work keeping our ecosystems healthy. But can you tell a bee from a wasp? And why does it matter? Join our entomology team for an evening at the museum to learn more about how pollinators do what they do, and why it’s important for […]

Does your toddler have what it takes… to lead your family through a day of running, tumbling, jumping and fun?You won’t have to be “yeh big” to join this action! Join us on Sunday, June 23 for an amusing day of outdoor activities designed for toddlers and the entire family. No one gets stuck in the […]

Save the date for Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square 2019, every Saturday June 29th - September 7th!   Our Summer in the Square series is back and features local artists who will regale and entertain you through the warm summer months. Get ready for 11 exciting performances at Wesbrook Village's Norman Mackenzie Square as we've brought back […]