Garden Projects
Vancouver Island University’s G.R. Paine Horticultural Centre on East Wellington Road is the site of multiple gardens which have been designed and constructed by the Horticulture students. Currently there are four gardens that have been built on the site. Each is a useful, beautiful tool in Horticulture training.
How is the CVIBGS involved?
The Central Vancouver Island Botanical Garden Society is involved in helping raise funds for construction of the gardens as part of the Society’s vision. In recent years, the Society has contributed close to $40,000.00 to the project gardens. CVIBGS has provided additional funds towards summer practicum so that the gardens are maintained and horticulture students receive community encouragement and support while working towards their career goals.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
CVIBGS Board Meeting - 3rd Thursday of the month, 5:00 PM at GR Paine Centre Garden Show Committee Meeting - 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:00 PM at GR Paine Centre The Committee meeting will start after the Board business concludes.
GR Paine Centre is located at 2324 East Wellington Road in Nanaimo.
We are still looking to fill more positions on our Board and committees. If you have an interest in gardens large and small and can contribute, please join us at the meeting! Mark your calendars and be there! If you have any questions, please call Keltie Chamberlain at 250-729-0436 All Members and/or Guests are welcome to sit in at our Meetings.
Our 16th annual Spring Festival Celebration of Island Gardening Show - March 11–13, 2011 Plan now to attend!
