Encounters and Serendipity: A Snapshot of My Career

Encounters and Serendipity: A Snapshot of My Career

I finished my PhD in Botany at Duke University in 1985. My challenge is thus summarizing over 40 years of scientific research in 45 minutes. As a PhD student, I […]


Urban Forestry Leadership Annual Public Lecture & Networking Night

Urban Forestry Leadership Annual Public Lecture & Networking Night

When: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | Networking with light refreshments 6 PM | Lecture 7 PM Where: UBC Forest Sciences Centre Atrium (networking) | Room 1005 (Lecture) Guest Speaker: Cecil Konijnendijk Register […]


Haida Gwaii Institute In-person Info Session

Discover Haida Gwaii Institute’s Transformative Education Join us for a rare Haida Gwaii Institute (HGI) info session on UBC’s Vancouver campus. Learn how HGI delivers immersive, place-based education that connects […]


Haida Gwaii Institute Information Session

Haida Gwaii Institute Information Session

Date: October 6, 2025 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm (PST) Location: Forest Sciences Centre | Fourth Floor – Room 4001 & Online via Zoom Register here Discover Haida Gwaii Institute’s […]


Climate Talks at UBC Botanical Garden: Connecting Food, Health and Biodiversity in a Changing Climate

Climate Talks at UBC Botanical Garden: Connecting Food, Health and Biodiversity in a Changing Climate

Climate change affects us all, and this symposium at UBC Botanical Garden invites citizens, students, and scientists to take meaningful action. Set within a living collection of biodiversity, the Garden […]


UBC Forestry Online Undergraduate Information Sessions

UBC Forestry Online Undergraduate Information Sessions

Are you passionate about the environment, sustainability, and the great outdoors? Do you dream of a career that combines your love for nature with cutting-edge science and innovation? Join us […]


UBC Forestry Online Micro-Certificates Information Sessions

UBC Forestry Online Micro-Certificates Information Sessions

Designed for working professionals, UBC Forestry’s wide array of programs offers an accessible opportunity to elevate your skills, engage with industry leaders and advance in your career. Delivered exclusively online, […]


Cedar Bark Harvesting Demo and Weaving

Cedar Bark Harvesting Demo and Weaving

Join Elder Leonard Williams for a hands-on cedar bark harvesting demonstration and cedar weaving project, open to all UBC faculty, staff, and students. While the event is primarily aimed at […]


UBC New Residents Lunchtime Social

UBC New Residents Lunchtime Social

Hello, new UBC Family Medicine residents! You’re invited to a casual lunchtime social as part of your orientation day. Come take a breather and enjoy good food, good company, and […]


2nd International Conference on Forest Therapy

2nd International Conference on Forest Therapy

Join us at the 2nd International Conference on Forest Therapy – Healing with Nature at the University of British Columbia (UBC) for an extraordinary global gathering on Forest Therapy, where innovation meets inspiration! […]