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The University Neighbourhoods Association invites you to attend the Annual UNA Yard Sale on June 16th. This community event is an opportunity to pass on treasures and to find new ones! UNA Members can book a table online for $17.00, or bring their own table free-of-charge. Book a Table The Yard Sale is one way in which […]
Bring the whole family to The Old Barn Community Centre on the first Saturday of every month for Family Movie Night! This month's featured movie on July 07 is Peter Rabbit! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and […]
Join us at the Old Barn for a community evening that celebrates the best of what our neighbourhoods have to offer. With live music, a beer garden, $1 hotdogs, and a kid zone, this event has something for everyone. Stop by on August 25th and experience this 12th Annual event! This event is hosted by […]
Are you ready for a festive celebration of contemporary handmade featuring the Vancouver's foremost voices in craft and design? This is your one-stop shopping event for one of a kind gift-giving! Shop handmade, discover new local talents, connect with creativity and explore a range of lifestyle offerings. AND...this year, we are teaming up with the Wesbrook […]
Create some winter memories that you can cherish by taking a photo with Santa and making Christmas tree ornaments. Professional holiday family photos are only $5.00. The ornament making workshop is free and open to all ages and artistic abilities.
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 2018. Explore MAA Library’s selections, representing all of its subject areas, and RBSC’s acquisition highlights that include items dating from the 16th century to 2018. […]
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 dinosaur teeth in detail and learn how comparisons between fossils and living animals can help understand the diets, lifestyles, and evolution of extinct animals. Included with museum […]
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 out of the January cold for an evening, and learn about how our century old collection is organized, cared for, and used by thousands of […]
Arm Knitting is a new and trendy way of knitting cozy scarves and blankets. No needles are required! In this one day workshop, you will learn how to arm knit an infinity scarf. Instructions and materials are provided.
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 pm, movie […]
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 structures together. Dr. Kyra Janot is a newly minted PhD, excited to share her coralline enthusiasm with the world! Talk included with museum admission or […]
English Corner is a free and informal way to improve your conversational english! English Corner allows newcomers to practice communicating in English, make new friends, and together find opportunities to contribute to the wellbeing of the community. Every Friday, participants come together at the Wesbrook Welcome Center to discuss a meaningful topic with the help of trained […]
Get your tickets to THUNDERSTRUCK - a festival event presented by the UBC Thunderbirds + The Calendar + AMS Events + UBC Birdcage Thunderstruck is our annual event highlighting women in sports to celebrate and acknowledge their achievements as well as to remind ourselves of the ongoing dialogue of gender equality in the competitive sports community. This year, Thunderstruck will feature our UBC […]
Join us in welcoming in the Year of the Pig at the Wesbrook Community Centre. This family event will feature music, dance, games, crafts and other exciting activities. This is a great way to celebrate Asian culture and to meet your neighbours.
We are hosting special Parent and Tot sessions as part of MoveUBC! Sportball coaches will introduce toddlers to fundamental skills and physical literacy through a series of games and activities. Regular Parent & Tot activities will still be held and participants can flow freely between the activities. Regular drop-in rates apply ($3.50 per child or […]
According to the ParticipACTION 2018 report card only 35% of youth (ages 5 to 17 years) are reaching their suggested physical activity levels outlined in the Canadian 24-hour Movement Guidelines. Youth need more opportunities to get active, and YOUth have the answer! Join us at the Wesbrook Community Centre for a free by-youth, for-youth Co-Ed […]
Please Note: This session will be conducted in Mandarin. With over 10 years of experience teaching Chinese calligraphy and editing major Chinese language dictionaries, Bin Zhou will make a visual presentation about the traditions and development of each calligraphic style and their relations to Chinese history. Bin Zhou has a Master Degree in calligraphy from […]
Step aside, grown-ups – the kids are back in business at this awesome arts festival. Buy your Family Pass here!Celebrate Family Day weekend by bringing your entire family to UBC on Sunday, February 17. Kids and youth will take on adult-sized roles, working alongside staff and volunteers to participate and promote arts and culture at UBC. Takeover […]
Bring your family to The Old Barn Community Centre for a pajama party. Join us for a movie matinee, themed crafts, games, and story times. Participants in Pajamas will receive free popcorn during the movie. Movie: Incredibles 2
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, to the dinosaurs and woolly mammoths that have walked its changing surface. You'll never see B.C. quite the same way again! The museum will be […]
According to the ParticipACTION 2018 report card only 35% of youth (ages 5 to 17 years) are reaching their suggested physical activity levels outlined in the Canadian 24-hour Movement Guidelines. Youth need more opportunities to get active, and YOUth have the answer! Join us at the Wesbrook Community Centre for a free by-youth, for-youth Co-Ed […]
Growing your own food has immeasurable benefits. It gets your body moving, it has incredible benefits to your mental health, and of course you get to enjoy nutritious vegetables. Think you don't have the right space to grow your own food? Think again! Whether your space is small, shady, on a balcony, or has poor soil, you'll learn how to make the […]
In partnership with moveUBC and lululemon, we are excited to be hosting this combined event! It is open for all levels, and variations will be recommended to meet your fitness abilities. Get UP: The first part will be focused on non equipment functional strength training lead by lululemon ambassadors, Bret and Phil from Session Athletics. […]
We are hosting special Parent and Tot sessions as part of MoveUBC! Sportball coaches will introduce toddlers to fundamental skills and physical literacy through a series of games and activities. Regular Parent & Tot activities will still be held and participants can flow freely between the activities. Regular drop-in rates apply ($3.50 per child or […]
A free information session on Strata corporations and building management. Key terms and concepts include bylaws, AGM, strata fees, CFR, neighbors’ disputes, roles and responsibilities of a strata council, and your rights and obligations as a strata owner or a renter. English Session: February 26 Mandarin Session: February 28
The Trot for Tots is our annual charity run to raise awareness for child poverty in BC and to help local elementary schools like Captain James Cook Elementary School by purchasing resources they need to help provide a quality education. Participants may choose to participate in 1 of 4 races, then choose to run 1, […]
A free information session on Strata corporations and building management. Key terms and concepts include bylaws, AGM, strata fees, CFR, neighbors’ disputes, roles and responsibilities of a strata council, and your rights and obligations as a strata owner or a renter. English Session: February 26 Mandarin Session: February 28
So you want to be a babysitter? Or, your parents want you to take this course so they feel confident leaving you at home alone? Babysitting with First Aid Hero emphasizes learning through real life scenarios. Covered in this course: Creating Safe Environments, Safely Caring for ages 0-12, First Aid Skills. Please bring a lunch […]
Have you ever wanted to travel to Japan, but don’t know where to start? This free workshop is designed to teach you everything you need to know to plan your trip from Vancouver to Japan! Speaker Kenta Nakagawa, a former teacher in Japan, will share his knowledge of the country including culture, food, things to […]
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 pm, movie […]
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 here in Vancouver at this exciting talk for all ages. Luis Camacho is an Ecuadorian naturalist studying at UBC, and keen to share the weird […]
a festival celebrating gender equity + creative mobilization + the art of positive change This International Women’s Day, take part in an exciting festival that will inspire, educate and mobilize our community to creatively tackle gender-based inequities, and bring about positive change. Explore creative expression through three dynamic days of intersectional feminist discussions, performances, workshops […]
Join us for a free information session which will teach you the basics on tax filing! The session will provide an overview of income tax guide and forms. Topics covered will include basic review of income inclusion, allowable deductions, non-refundable tax credits and basic federal and provincial tax calculations. Register to reserve your spot! English […]
The UNA Board of Directors would like to invite the UNA community to a presentation and an open forum discussion. The Bylaw Review Committee will present their recommendations, and then a moderated open forum will follow. The meeting will take place in the meeting rooms 1 & 2, on the second floor of the Old […]
Join us for a free information session which will teach you the basics on tax filing! The session will provide an overview of income tax guide and forms. Topics covered will include basic review of income inclusion, allowable deductions, non-refundable tax credits and basic federal and provincial tax calculations. Register to reserve your spot! English […]
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 […]
Enjoy a morning of Easter Crafts. Participants will learn how to weave a paper basket and create a beautiful marbled dyed egg.
Do you want to learn how to prune according to professional standards or need to brush up on basic pruning techniques? This class is designed for nursery and landscape professionals and students in the trade. The goal of the workshop is to offer practical pruning skills offered by industry experts that can be implemented right […]
Join us this Spring Break for a different hands-on activity every day, brought to you by volunteers, staff, curators, and special guests. From identifying incredible insects to art, games, crafts, and activities, you’ll be a biodiversity pro in no time! Learn more about the language of the forest at Talkative Trees, meet some of the […]
Want to help contribute to the local biodiversity in your community? Come to this fun hands-on workshop, where you will build your own mason bee nest that can be installed at home, or in a community garden plot! This is a great workshop for all ages. Richard and Jilian Scarth, members of the UNA Community, […]
Do you want to sharpen your plant identification skills according to professional standards or have plant ID skills and need to brush up on plant identification specifics? This class is designed for nursery and landscape professionals and students in the trade. The goal of the workshop is to offer horticulture professionals the opportunity to improve their […]
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 12:30 pm to 1:15 […]
For our next Nocturnal we’re thrilled to be teaming up with Science Slam Vancouver to celebrate Women’s History Month! A host of intrepid speakers will be giving lightning talks on some brilliant women in science, technology, engineering and maths. Let us know on Facebook if you’ll be joining us! Admission by donation. Cash bar and free appetizers.
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 students in the trade. The goal of the workshop is to present best practices and practical skills for propagating plants. The right propagation skills can […]
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 […]
