What's up - July 2008

Events for gardeners in B.C.

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Here is a list of events for the month of July in and around the province of British Columbia.

July 1 to 31
“Green Words, Growing the Language.” Eco-art installations throughout the Garden by Nicole Dextras. The artist will be on hand some days to answer questions. *VBG

July 10 - Vancouver
Thirsty Thursday, Social Irrigation- California Dreamin’: unwind, enjoy music, drinks
and hors d'oeuvres. Featuring Beringer Stone Cellars wines sponsored by Beringer Wines and Napa nibbles by Peake of Catering. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Bentall Garden,*VBG. Price: $30, includes one glass of wine and entrance to the Garden. Advance tickets required. Available from Garden Shop and Administration Office or by calling 604-257-8666.

July 11-20 - Vancouver
Society of BC Exhibition and Sale of recent works by members in a variety of media including bronze, wood and stone. 60 sculptures will be on display in the Centre Court and Bentall Garden. *VBG. Contact Georgia Hunter for information. georgia_hunter@shaw.ca

July 18, 19 - Vancouver
Acis and Galatea: a concert-staged performance of Handel’s opera of pastoral romance presented by Vancouver Voices to benefit VanDusen’s Capital Campaign. Curtain at 7 p.m. Performance is 90 minutes with one 15-minute intermission. Tickets $25. On the Great Lawn, rain or shine. *VBG. For tickets contact Tickets Tonight at 604-684-2787 or www.ticketstonight.ca For information contact Capital Campaign Office 604-257-8625 or campaign@vandusen.org

July 27 – Vancouver
HSBC VanDusen Family Program: Passionate Pollinators for families with children ages 6 to 8. Search out pollinators and discover what an amazing job they do. Two sessions: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Price: Member family $15, non-member family $25 plus Garden admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. *VBG. Pre-registration required. Contact 604-718-5898 or familyprograms@vandusen.org

*VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak Street (37th & Oak St.)
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6M 4H1
604-878-9274