Building Operations

Behind the scenes with UBC’s gardeners

Every year, UBC’s campus erupts in bloom, from delicate cherry blossoms and magnificent magnolias to brightly coloured alliums and richly scented lilacs. It’s not just the work of Mother Nature that’s responsible for bringing the university landscape to life. A dedicated staff of 35 gardeners, arborists and horticulturists, divided into five crews, work year-round to maintain the university’s 172 hectares of varied landscapes.

Jul 23, 2019

David Uribe, Calvin Cheung, Manual Shremp (in the Kubota), Francis Lepage, Courtney Zimmerman, Tamas Weidner and Chris Longford. Credit: Paul Joseph/UBC

UBC campuses ready for snow

On the Vancouver campus, the Building Operations group has equipped its vehicles for winter weather. More than 50 people are working to clear the campus as quickly as possible.

Dec 11, 2018