Sunday, May 1, 2011, 9:30am - 4:00pm
This quaint green festival is produced by the City in collaboration with the Burnaby Rhododendron & Gardens Society, promoting the long-term sustainable, ecological health of our communities. The inaugural event took place in 1988 when the Burnaby Beautification Committee organized a contest to name a Rhododendron as Burnaby’s official floral symbol. It presents a very unique venue for both horticulture and arts groups. Environmental sustainability and sound ecological practices in gardening are embraced and promoted by the many organizations that participate. Festival highlights include variety musical entertainment, site rovers, mini workshops, horticultural and nature tours, commercial plant sales, and interactive arts activities. A silent auction, artisan, and pottery sales are always crowd-pleasing favourites at this fun-filled festival! Free.
Festival highlites include:
Click here to check-out this year's Schedule of Events.
People's Choice Spring Bouquet Competition
For more information please e-mail info@brags.ca
8am - The Bird Life of Deer Lake Park
with Kevin Bell
Learn about and appreciate the fabulous bird life of Deer Lake Park.
Call 604-205-3003 to pre-register.
12 - 1pm - Pests and Diseases
with Dr. Alan Reid of GardenWorks
Learn environmentally friendly ways to control pests.
Go green! Bring along your own mug and save $.50 on a cup of coffee at Encore's Cafe.
PARKING
Due to construction at Gilpin Street and Burnaby Central High School, only limited parking is available.
May we suggest:
The North Parking Lot at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Gilpin Street
City of Burnaby West Building
Burnaby City Hall
North side of Canada Way
Deer Lake Avenue (near Deer Lake Park's East Lawn)
For more program information please refer to: 
“Participating in the firing process at the Shadbolt’s wood fire kiln, standing mesmerized watching the flames and holding the final result was worth all the early struggles with centering, throwing and pulling those initial ‘freeform’ pieces.”
- Gayle, "Birth of A Vase"
