Friends of the Garden
The Friends of the University of Alberta Botanic Garden is a registered charitable society founded in 1971 to support the development of the Garden. Since its founding, the Friends have contributed over $5 million to support development of the Garden’s plant collections, displays, facilities, and education programs.
In recent years, Friends’ fundraising efforts have supported, among other projects: construction of an annex to the Ozawa Pavilion Teahouse (the Ikoi no ba); upgrades to the Garden’s production greenhouses; brick pathway expansion; and support of the UABG's award-winning education programs.
In addition to knowing your membership helps to keep the Garden growing, you will enjoy exclusive benefits and discounts.
For more information on the Friends of the Garden, email info@friendsofuabg.org.
The Friends of the University of Alberta Botanic Garden Board Members:
Executive Team:
- President - Ben Schmidt, Strategic Initiatives Officer, University of Alberta Botanic Garden
- Treasurer - Shafin Kanji, Chairman, KV Capital
- Secretary - Della Paradis, Retired
- Engagement Lead - Danisha Bhaloo, Manager of Engagement & Affinity Groups, United Way of Calgary and Area
Directors:
- James Ganton - Retired
- Joanne Lawrence - Court Reporter, Veritext (Canada)
- Anik Larney - Senior Project Manager, Mindtronic, Servex-US
- Tan Bao - Student
- Dave Martin - Retired
- Denis Fortin - Academic Department Manager, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta