2026 Events Schedule
In-person meetings are held in March, April, May, June, September, October, November, and December. Enjoy illustrated talks, parlour shows, plant raffles and socializing with other keen rock and alpine gardeners!
Zoom links will be sent by email before each Zoom meeting.
Meetings and Zoom talks are free for members. $6 drop-in fee for non-members. For the link to the Zoom meeting, e-transfer $6 to [email protected], noting your email address in the transfer.
To join VIRAGS, visit our Join page: $20/year for individuals, $30/year for households.
FIRST MEMORIAL MEETING ROOM
4725 Falaise Drive
VICTORIA, BC
Meetings start at 7:30pm unless otherwise indicated.
NEXT EVENT
Tuesday, April 7 -- In-person & Zoom Meeting: 7:30pm
'Plants Above the Tree Line'
Geir Moen, Norway
Tuesday, April 7 -- In-person & Zoom Meeting: 7:30pm
'Plants Above the Tree Line'
Geir Moen, Norway
MORE 2026 UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, Sunday, April 18 & 19 -- VIRAGS Annual SPRING SHOW
Mary Winspear Community Centre
Visit The Spring Show page for details.
Tuesday, May 12 -- In-person & Zoom Meeting: 7:30pm
'Container Bog Gardening'
Justin Dunning, VIRAGS
Tuesday, June 9 -- In-person & Zoom Meeting: 7:30pm
'Manaslu and More - Trekking High in the Himalaya'
Dr. Colin Tamboline, VIRAGS
Tuesday, Sept. 8 -- In-person & Zoom Meeting: 7:30pm
'Potted Thinking. Spring Bulbs for Growing and Showing'
David Sellars, Vancouver
Tuesday, Oct. 13 -- In-person & Zoom Meeting: 7:30pm
'All About Erythroniums'
Gerry Allen
Tuesday, Nov. 10 -- In-person: 7:30pm
Round Robin Workshops: 3 local experts will share their knowledge regarding a topic pertinent to our club's interests. Topic and speakers are to be announced (TBA).
Tuesday, Dec. 8 -- In-person: 7:30pm
Members' photo show and holiday potluck with free plant raffle. Everyone goes home with a plant!
PAST EVENTS 2026
Sunday, January 11 -- Zoom Meeting: 10:30am
'Around the World With Alpine Plants'
Harry Jans, Netherlands
Tuesday, February 10 -- Zoom Meeting: 7:30pm
'Yukon's Rare Alpine Plants'
Dr. Bruce Bennett, Alaska
Tuesday, March 10 -- In-person & Zoom Meeting, 7:30pm
'Climate Change and Gardens: How to Prepare and Prosper'
Dr. Richard J. Hebda, Victoria, BC
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Saturday, Sunday, April 18 & 19 -- VIRAGS Annual SPRING SHOW
Mary Winspear Community Centre
Visit The Spring Show page for details.
Tuesday, May 12 -- In-person & Zoom Meeting: 7:30pm
'Container Bog Gardening'
Justin Dunning, VIRAGS
Tuesday, June 9 -- In-person & Zoom Meeting: 7:30pm
'Manaslu and More - Trekking High in the Himalaya'
Dr. Colin Tamboline, VIRAGS
Tuesday, Sept. 8 -- In-person & Zoom Meeting: 7:30pm
'Potted Thinking. Spring Bulbs for Growing and Showing'
David Sellars, Vancouver
Tuesday, Oct. 13 -- In-person & Zoom Meeting: 7:30pm
'All About Erythroniums'
Gerry Allen
Tuesday, Nov. 10 -- In-person: 7:30pm
Round Robin Workshops: 3 local experts will share their knowledge regarding a topic pertinent to our club's interests. Topic and speakers are to be announced (TBA).
Tuesday, Dec. 8 -- In-person: 7:30pm
Members' photo show and holiday potluck with free plant raffle. Everyone goes home with a plant!
PAST EVENTS 2026
Sunday, January 11 -- Zoom Meeting: 10:30am
'Around the World With Alpine Plants'
Harry Jans, Netherlands
Tuesday, February 10 -- Zoom Meeting: 7:30pm
'Yukon's Rare Alpine Plants'
Dr. Bruce Bennett, Alaska
Tuesday, March 10 -- In-person & Zoom Meeting, 7:30pm
'Climate Change and Gardens: How to Prepare and Prosper'
Dr. Richard J. Hebda, Victoria, BC
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