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2025 Mushroom Walk

2025 Mushroom Walk

Explore fungi on UBC campus with Dr. Mary Berbee and her team on an hour-long walk around campus!

Beaty Nocturnal – SOLH TEMEXW TE SIWES (teachings from the land)

Beaty Nocturnal – SOLH TEMEXW TE SIWES (teachings from the land)

SOLH TEMEXW TE SIWES (teachings from the land). Join us to learn more about STS’AILES history, culture, and stewardship.

Square oil paintings of birds stacked two high hung in a row on a concrete wall.

Beaty Nocturnal: From Science to Action through Art

From Science to Action through Art: Four Artists Bear Witness to Climate Change Using poetry, essay, music, and painting, four Pacific Northwest artists present work that is powerful testimony to the consequences of climate change. These artists are uniquely positioned to connect the facts of climate change with the feelings that inspire people to take […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Museum Closed

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Museum Closed

The museum is closed for Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

15th  Anniversary Celebration: Admission By Donation All Day!

15th Anniversary Celebration: Admission By Donation All Day!

The Beaty Biodiversity Museum is thrilled to celebrate our 15th year of being open to the public. Come celebrate with us!

Biodiversity Lecture Series with Justina Ray

Biodiversity Lecture Series with Justina Ray

Biodiversity Lecture Series returns with Dr. Justina Ray, President and Senior Scientist of Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, lead research on biodiversity conservation in northern boreal landscapes.

Educator Open House 2025

Educator Open House 2025

Visit the Beaty Biodiversity Museum in person for a professional development day. Learn how we can support your lessons with curriculum links in our exhibits, activities, and programs.

Nature Club: Entomology

Nature Club: Entomology

Entomology is the study of insects. This month we are taking a closer look at some interesting insects in the museum collection and learn more about the fascinating features of these organisms.

Nature Club: Plants (Bryophytes, Vascular Plants)

Nature Club: Plants (Bryophytes, Vascular Plants)

Today we’ll explore the plants from the herbarium, including vascular plants and bryophytes.

Nature Club: Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians

Nature Club: Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians

This month we are learning more about some of our favourite egg-laying tetrapods, the birds, reptiles, and amphibians!