PAID WALK- Among Giants: Native Trees and Forest Stories Tour at UBC BOTANICAL GARDEN

Towering above the Garden’s international plant collections is a remarkable canopy of native coniferous trees, including some of the oldest second-growth forest in Vancouver. Join Ryan Regier for a guided walk through this unique landscape as he shares practical tips for identifying native B.C. trees and introduces the distinctive characteristics of species such as Douglas-fir, grand fir, western redcedar, western hemlock, and bigleaf maple. Along the way, participants will learn about forest ecology, the relationships between trees and other organisms, and how these species have shaped local environments and communities over time.

Drawing on years of leading tree walks and studying the natural history of the region, Ryan will highlight the stories hidden within the forest: from patterns of succession and disturbance to the history of Vancouver’s second-growth forests. Whether you are new to tree identification or already have an interest in local ecology, this walk offers an opportunity to…