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 Cindy
Sayre will guide you through Garden, a picturesque
botanical treasure.
This spectacular 22-hectare (55-acre) garden in the heart
of Vancouver has matured into a botanical garden of international
stature since opening to the public in 1975. The mild Vancouver
climate allows the cultivation of an outstanding plant collection
which is a delight any time of the year.
VanDusen boasts
over 255,000 plants representing more than 7,300 taxa from
around the world. The plant collections represent ecosystems
that range from tropical South Africa, to the Himalayas,
to the Canadian Arctic, as well as plants native to the Pacific
Northwest.
The garden design features displays of plants in picturesque
landscape settings. Specific garden areas are planted to
illustrate botanical relationships, such as the Rhododendron
Walk, or geographical origins, as in Sino Himalayan Garden.
These areas are set amidst rolling lawns, tranquil lakes
and dramatic rockwork with vistas of the mountains and Vancouver
cityscape.
There is always something interesting to see, no matter what
the season!
VanDusen Botanical Garden provides an inspiring and enjoyable
environment for visitors of all ages and interests. With
its excellent collections and the beauty of their display,
the Garden promotes knowledge and understanding of the world
of plants and their fundamental importance to life.
Throughout the conference you are invited to visit the Garden
to wander on your own or participate in one of the evening
guided walking tours led by Van Dusen's expert Gardeners
and docents.
Admission to the Garden is FREE for conference participants
from
Saturday, July 26 through Thursday,
July 31 - 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Just show your Botany 2008 name tag at the Garden
Entrance.
Guided walking tours will be available in the evenings at
7:00 PM.
 Please book ahead for walking tours by calling 604-257-8666
or send an email to Cindy
Sayre before 2:00
PM on the day prior to the tour. For tours on Saturday, July
26 and Sunday, July 27, you must book before 2:00 PM on Friday,
July 25.
Events at VanDuesen Gardens
Saturday July 26:
Free admission from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM;
Field
Trip # 12 with guided tour at 2:00 PM led by Curator
of Collections, Cindy Sayre; Guided tour at 7:00 PM
Sunday July 27: Free admission all day from 8:00 AM - 9:00
PM;
Monday July 28: Free admission all day from 8:00 AM - 9:00
PM; guided tour at 7:00 PM
Tuesday July 29: Free admission all day from 8:00 AM - 9:00
PM; guided tour at 7:00 PM
Wednesday July 30: Free admission all day from 8:00 AM -
9:00 PM; guided tour at 7:00 PM
Thursday July 31: Free admission all day from 8:00 AM - 9:00
PM
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