UBC Botanical Garden Blog

As many readers know by now, Peter Wharton, curator of the David C. Lam Asian Garden at the UBC Botanical Garden, died on June 30th 2008.

I was away, unfortunately, so I won't repeat the announcement of his passing here as it is no longer timely. It can be read on his web page, however: Peter Wharton (In Memoriam).

The garden has established a memorial fund to honour Peter. Please read the letter from the garden's acting director, Douglas Justice, below:

Dear Friends:

Peter Wharton had a long and productive career with UBC Botanical Garden. Throughout the past 30 years, he was instrumental in developing the David C. Lam Asian Garden, one of the highlights of the Botanical Garden.

In honour of his contributions to horticulture, and in consultation with this family, we have established the Peter Wharton Memorial Fund. We would like to grow this fund to be able to host an annual lecture that would bring a distinguished speaker to lecture on topics such as plant conservation and biodiversity. We feel this would be a fitting tribute to Peter, who will be remembered for his love of plants.

If you would like to contribute to the Peter Wharton Memorial Fund, please see below for instructions. Questions can be directed to Maryn Ellis, Development Officer, UBC Annual Fund maryn.ellis@ubc.ca or 604-822-5345).

Donate by cheque:
Cheques should be made out to the University of British Columbia with Peter Wharton Memorial Fund written in the memo section.

Mail to:
UBC Annual Giving
Attn: Maryn Ellis
500-5950 University Boulevard
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3

Online by credit card:
http://www.supporting.ubc.ca/givingoptions/commemorative.php

Indicate Peter Wharton Memorial Fund in the "I prefer to donate to" field. You should also add Peter Wharton in the "Name of Person you Wish to Commemorate" field.

Donate by phone:
604-822-8900
toll-free in North America at 1-877-717-GIVE

U.S. Donations:
Checks should be made out to the American Foundation for the University of British Columbia with Peter Wharton Memorial Fund written in the memo section.

Mail to:
The American Foundation for UBC
1718 M Street N.W. #155
Washington, D.C 20036-4504
USA