{"id":57,"date":"2021-10-08T11:18:31","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T18:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/?page_id=57"},"modified":"2024-04-26T13:43:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T20:43:29","slug":"news-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/news-events\/","title":{"rendered":"News + Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">We aim to share what we learn on campus through meaningful engagement activities with partners across our region, and with universities around the world.&nbsp;To learn more, see a detailed description of our upcoming events below. You can also sign up for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ubc.us2.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=5bc767f40e5866d7d0fc9d1d6&amp;id=c8eabaf844\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>UBC Sustainability\u2019s Newsletter<\/strong><\/a>, or see our list of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sustain.ubc.ca\/newsletters\"><strong>other newsletters<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;at UBC, and explore the world of environmentally focused initiatives here at UBC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-query-is-layout-c51f9e8f wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\"><ul class=\"alignfull wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-4a020258 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1224 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2bad1c98 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\"><h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-x-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/2024\/05\/15\/biodiversity-days-2024-bird-walk-recap\/\" target=\"_self\" >Biodiversity Days 2024: Bird Walk Recap\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);aspect-ratio:4\/3\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/2024\/05\/15\/biodiversity-days-2024-bird-walk-recap\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/walking_upper_asian_way-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Biodiversity Days 2024: Bird Walk Recap\u00a0\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/walking_upper_asian_way-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/walking_upper_asian_way-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/walking_upper_asian_way-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/walking_upper_asian_way-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/walking_upper_asian_way-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/walking_upper_asian_way-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\" class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__avatar\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a05b49a9519670a3e007dd288a32333535c46c37b105d4159f73595000f7b6f8?s=48&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a05b49a9519670a3e007dd288a32333535c46c37b105d4159f73595000f7b6f8?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-48 photo' height='48' width='48' \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">Christine Kuo<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you miss our Biodiversity Days Bird Walk event on May 5<sup>th<\/sup>? No worries! My name is Christine, and I\u2019m the student Urban Biodiversity Coordinator with UBC SEEDS Sustainability. I\u2019m here to share a recap of the walk and what we learned from expert birders Bev and Bill Ramey.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bird Walk was hosted as part of our <a href=\"https:\/\/botanicalgarden.ubc.ca\/news-events\/events-activities\/biodiversity-days-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">month-long Biodiversity Days event<\/a>, an annual series that aims to celebrate and uplift biodiversity. During this walk, we brought together community participants to learn about the diversity of birds at the UBC Botanical Garden and try their hand at birding.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the morning of the 5<sup>th<\/sup>, we met in front of the garden to kick off the walk. Already, we were greeted with a sampling of the birds that are often seen in the Garden \u2013 including an American Robin (<em>Turdus migratorius<\/em>) and multiple Bald Eagles (<em>Haliaeetus leucocephalus<\/em>). The Botanical Garden is home to many resident bird species, which are species that live in the Garden year-round (including bald eagles and their nests!). UBC is also located along a migratory bird path, meaning that we see an increased diversity of bird species during the spring and fall. Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/botanicalgarden2015.sites.olt.ubc.ca\/files\/2018\/10\/ubcbg-adult-ed-bird-brochure-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bird biodiversity brochure<\/a> to learn about the birds that are most commonly spotted in the Garden.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a stroll through the garden, stopping to listen to and identify various bird species, we stopped by the Garden Pavillion. The windows of the Garden Pavillion feature whimsical designs of birds, plants, and more \u2013 which have the added benefit of helping to prevent bird window crashes because the design makes the window more visible to birds, and less reflective of greenery. Here, I discussed with participants about how they could make their own windows at home more bird friendly \u2013 for example, by using bird friendly window stickers, or by drawing on windows with oil-based paint markers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bird_strike_window_christine-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1244\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bird_strike_window_christine-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bird_strike_window_christine-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bird_strike_window_christine-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bird_strike_window_christine-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bird_strike_window_christine-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Explaining bird-friendly actions to participants at the Garden Pavilion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we continued through the garden, we were treated to close-up views of birds through the scope that was brought by Bev and Bill. This scope allowed us to see birds in high definition from a distance \u2013 including an Anna\u2019s hummingbird (<em>Calypte anna<\/em>) and a Rufous hummingbird (<em>Selasphorus rufus<\/em>).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bill_scope-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bill_scope-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bill_scope-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bill_scope-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bill_scope-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bill_scope-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bill Ramey setting up the scope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bev_with_tit_nest_2-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bev_with_tit_nest_2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bev_with_tit_nest_2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bev_with_tit_nest_2-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bev_with_tit_nest_2-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/bev_with_tit_nest_2-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bev Ramey showing us the bushtit nest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bev and Bill also brought along an old bushtit (<em>Psaltriparus minimus<\/em>) nest. These tiny birds build sock-like nests out of lichen and spiderwebs, ensuring that they are strong and stretchy because they stretch as the eggs are laid inside and the chicks hatch and grow larger. These nests only last for one breeding season. There is a breeding pair in the Garden right now \u2013 look out for their nest near the Cactus House next time you visit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bev and Bill also introduced the Merlin Bird ID app to the group. Merlin Bird ID is a smartphone app developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. It can suggest identifications for birds based on their song or based on a photo. It is free to use, and we highly recommend any interested birders to check it out <a href=\"https:\/\/merlin.allaboutbirds.org\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/merlin_app_community_science-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/merlin_app_community_science-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/merlin_app_community_science-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/merlin_app_community_science-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/merlin_app_community_science-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/merlin_app_community_science-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bill showing the group how Merlin Bird ID can record bird calls and identify birds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are still more biodiversity-themed events planned for the rest of the month, as part of Biodiversity Days. Check them out <a href=\"https:\/\/botanicalgarden.ubc.ca\/news-events\/events-activities\/biodiversity-days-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, Friday, May 10th to Sunday, May 26<sup>th<\/sup> marks the <a href=\"https:\/\/vancouverbirdcelebration.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration<\/a>, where you can find additional bird conservation events for both beginner and advanced birders.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope to see you at our next event!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:min(2.5rem, 3vw)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1228 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events category-student-projects\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2bad1c98 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\"><h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-x-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/2024\/05\/15\/biodiversity-connects-us-a-student-led-research-showcase-2024\/\" target=\"_self\" >Biodiversity Connects Us: A Student-Led Research Showcase 2024\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);aspect-ratio:4\/3\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/2024\/05\/15\/biodiversity-connects-us-a-student-led-research-showcase-2024\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0605-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Biodiversity Connects Us: A Student-Led Research Showcase 2024\u00a0\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0605-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0605-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0605-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0605-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0605-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0605-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\" class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__avatar\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a05b49a9519670a3e007dd288a32333535c46c37b105d4159f73595000f7b6f8?s=48&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a05b49a9519670a3e007dd288a32333535c46c37b105d4159f73595000f7b6f8?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-48 photo' height='48' width='48' \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">Christine Kuo<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you curious about how biodiversity connects us all? Every year, SEEDS Sustainability and the UBC Botanical Garden collaborate on a showcase that highlights UBC student research as a part of Biodiversity Days, a month-long event to celebrate and uplift biodiversity. This event brings together UBC students, faculty, staff, and decision-makers to learn about biodiversity at UBC and how student research can be translated into action on campus. As the student Urban Biodiversity Coordinator with SEEDS, I was lucky to be a part of setting up this event and witness the 2024 Student-Led Research Showcase.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, we invited three amazing student projects to present at the showcase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-831b2db5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&gt; Supporting UBC Foodscapes during Extreme Weather Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By: Kat Seow, Hannah Tahami, Liliana Henriksson, and Farbod Alirezaee, in collaboration with the UBC Botanical Garden and the University Neighbourhoods Association.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Community gardens are an important part of the UBC foodscape that fosters urban biodiversity and provides a place for people to come together in a shared space. As climate change brings extreme weather, it is important to understand how it might impact our community gardens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This project aimed to understand the climate resilience of community gardens during extreme weather events. The students collected microclimate data (moisture, soil pH, wind speed), conducted field observations, and interviewed community gardeners at four community gardens across campus. They found that no gardens experienced flooding, and all the gardens experienced heat domes. In particular, one garden (Roots on the Roof) experienced high winds, and three of the four gardens experienced cold snaps. Based on these results, they made a toolkit for community gardeners with advice on managing these extreme weather events. They also provided recommendations for future research into climate-resilient gardens and microclimates, and recommended supporting gardeners through workshops and their toolkit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0383-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0383-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0383-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0383-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0383-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0383-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&gt; Rain down the drain: UBC Vancouver green rainwater infrastructure performance monitoring and future weather event modelling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By: Nahaz Ferdous, Jennie Zhou, Susan Huang, and Liyuan Wang, in collaboration with Campus + Community Planning and the SEEDS Sustainability Program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With climate change, Vancouver is at risk of larger rain events and flooding. Rain gardens are one strategy for capturing water that might otherwise slide off non-permeable surfaces (like concrete sidewalks) and potentially overwhelm the drainage system.  &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0437-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0437-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0437-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0437-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0437-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0437-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This group researched the current and projected future effectiveness of the UBC Campus Energy Centre (CEC) rain gardens. They found that the rain gardens were effective at absorbing the majority of water during rain events. Going two, 10, and 100 years into the future, their modelling showed the rain gardens would continue to be effective for storm lengths of up to 12 hours. To maintain rain gardens and ensure that they continue to be effective,&nbsp;this group recommends&nbsp;clearing debris to prevent clogging, prioritizing adaptive vegetation to reduce fertilizer needs, and establishing environmentally-friendly cleaning protocols. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&gt; Ecological Connectivity through UBC: What and where?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By: Kun Han Goh, in collaboration with Campus + Community Planning and the SEEDS Sustainability Program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ecological connectivity refers to the connectivity of different natural habitats in an area. In the context of UBC, it can help us understand how urban biodiversity and different species\u2019 habitats might be impacted by campus structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goh modelled the movement of seven species through UBC to identify areas on campus, such as Pacific Spirit Park, that have high connectivity, and critical corridors of movement that could be enhanced to support the resilience of connectivity on campus. His presentation concluded with recommendations to conserve and enhance areas that are important to connectivity, for example by further integrating greenery into campus structures. Future research needs include refining the model and implementing targeted wildlife management strategies on campus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0509-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0509-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0509-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0509-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0509-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0509-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Interested in knowing more about these projects? Search for them on the <a href=\"https:\/\/sustain.ubc.ca\/programs\/seeds-sustainability-program\/seeds-sustainability-library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEEDS Sustainability Library<\/a> for the full reports, coming in summer 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research to Action Showcase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, the showcase concluded with a research-to-action activity, where participants were invited to brainstorm ways that this research could be translated into action to support urban biodiversity on the UBC Vancouver campus. I was at a table with the theme \u201cBirds, Bats, and Bees,\u201d and we came up with ideas on policies and practices, engagement, research, and considerations related to stewarding healthy environments for these animals.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0605-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0605-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0605-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0605-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0605-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0605-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We were pleased to be joined by so many people interested in taking action for biodiversity! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0634-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0634-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0634-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0634-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0634-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_0634-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brainstorming ideas on sticky notes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event concluded with participants sharing back the ideas they came up with \u2013 including the viability of green roofs, planting more native plants on campus, and engaging with students more. We are looking forward to continuing the conversation on biodiversity and seeing how some of these ideas might be put into practice this summer and fall!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are still more biodiversity-themed events planned for the rest of the month as part of Biodiversity Days. Check them out <a href=\"https:\/\/botanicalgarden.ubc.ca\/news-events\/events-activities\/biodiversity-days-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:min(2.5rem, 3vw)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1003 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events tag-enable-the-great-food-transformation\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2bad1c98 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\"><h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-x-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/2024\/04\/19\/climate-friendly-food-systems-research-to-action-showcase\/\" target=\"_self\" >Climate-Friendly Food Systems: Research to Action Showcase<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);aspect-ratio:4\/3\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/2024\/04\/19\/climate-friendly-food-systems-research-to-action-showcase\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/04\/CFF-Email-Header-600x800-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Climate-Friendly Food Systems: Research to Action Showcase\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/04\/CFF-Email-Header-600x800-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/04\/CFF-Email-Header-600x800-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\" class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are excited to invite you to share the results and outcomes of recent Climate-Friendly Food Systems\u00a0student-led research and collaborations.\u00a0We hope you can join us on\u00a0<strong><em>April 25th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0in the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS), BC Hydro Theatre for\u00a0<strong>Climate-Friendly Food Systems: Research to Action\u00a0Showcase\u00a02024<\/strong>\u00a0to learn about the innovative research and action orientated outcomes being done on the UBC campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event is co-hosted by<a href=\"https:\/\/sustain.ubc.ca\/teaching-applied-learning\/seeds-sustainability-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;UBC SEEDS Sustainability Program<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/food.ubc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UBC Food Services<\/a>&nbsp;as part of a series of annual SEEDS knowledge exchange events to advance sustainability ideas, policies and practices on the campus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The event will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highlight Climate-Friendly Food student&nbsp;<strong>Research and recommendations that advance CAP 2030 actions and goals<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide&nbsp;<strong>opportunities to advance Climate-Friendly Food Systems on the Vancouver campus<\/strong>&nbsp;and beyond spanning food procurement, consumption and&nbsp;food waste management topics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When:&nbsp;<\/strong>Thursday, April 25th 2024, 2:00-4:00pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where:&nbsp;<\/strong>BC Hydro Theatre (Room 2331)&nbsp;Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS, 2260 West Mall), UBC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notes:&nbsp;<\/strong>Bring your own cup and container (in&nbsp;case&nbsp;of leftovers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:min(2.5rem, 3vw)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1000 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-events tag-maintaining-and-enhancing-biodiversity\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2bad1c98 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-template-part\"><h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-x-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/2024\/04\/19\/biodiversity-showcase\/\" target=\"_self\" >Biodiversity Connects Us: A Student-Led Research Showcase<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);aspect-ratio:4\/3\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/2024\/04\/19\/biodiversity-showcase\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/04\/Biodiversity-Days-Header-2024-1-940x542-1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Biodiversity Connects Us: A Student-Led Research Showcase\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/04\/Biodiversity-Days-Header-2024-1-940x542-1.png 940w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/04\/Biodiversity-Days-Header-2024-1-940x542-1-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/seedsprojects\/files\/2024\/04\/Biodiversity-Days-Header-2024-1-940x542-1-768x443.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\" class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curious about how biodiversity connects us all?\u00a0We are excited to share some of the recent outcomes of\u00a0student applied research collaborations which highlight the biodiversity all around us. Please join us on\u00a0<strong>Thursday, May 2 from 2:30 to 4:00\u00a0<\/strong>in the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS), BC Hydro Theatre for\u00a0<strong>Biodiversity Connects Us: A Student-Led Research\u00a0Showcase<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s Student-Led Research&nbsp;Showcase&nbsp;is all&nbsp;<strong>about making connections<\/strong>. Join us to learn about a variety of biodiversity projects on the UBC-Vancouver Campus. Presentations will&nbsp;<strong>explore nature-based solutions to adapt and mitigate to extreme weather<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>deepen our&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>understanding of natural assets<\/strong>&nbsp;across our campus, and<strong>&nbsp;identify strategies to enhance the foundational connections that sustain urban campus biodiversity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snacks and refreshments will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0Showcase\u00a0is part of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/botanicalgarden.ubc.ca\/news-events\/events-activities\/biodiversity-days-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Biodiversity Days<\/strong><\/a>(organized by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/botanicalgarden.ubc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UBC Botanical Garden<\/a>\u00a0with support from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sustain.ubc.ca\/programs\/seeds-sustainability-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEEDS Sustainability Program<\/a>).\u00a0<strong>You are also welcome to explore and attend any of the other exciting events that are part of Biodiversity Days.<\/strong>\u00a0More will be added soon! Find all of the details\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/botanicalgarden.ubc.ca\/news-events\/events-activities\/biodiversity-days-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Showcase&nbsp;Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When<\/strong>: Thursday, May 2&nbsp;2024, 2:30-4:00pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong>&nbsp;BC Hydro Theatre&nbsp;(Room 2331),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.ubc.ca\/?code=CIRS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability<\/a>&nbsp;(CIRS, 2260 West Mall), UBC&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Register<\/strong>: via Outlook calendar or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_3Qtd1ObYoIE5CVo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online<\/a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<em>EOD Wednesday, April 24<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:min(2.5rem, 3vw)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-query-pagination is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-query-pagination-is-layout-4dea2dca wp-block-query-pagination-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Pagination\">\n\n\n<a href=\"\/seedsprojects\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/57?query-31-page=2\" class=\"wp-block-query-pagination-next\">Next Page<span class='wp-block-query-pagination-next-arrow is-arrow-arrow' aria-hidden='true'>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We aim to share what we learn on campus through meaningful engagement activities with partners across our region, and with universities around the world.&nbsp;To learn more, see a detailed description of our upcoming events below. 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