Open Daily from Dusk to Dawn by Donation

Who We Are

GUIDED BY ELDERS, UNITED IN VISION

Khasdzoon Yusk’ut Botanical Garden is a communal project led by the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society, in collaboration with the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and the University of Northern British Columbia.

The name was gifted by the Lheidli T’enneh Elders Society, with guidance from Elder Edith Rose Frederick, to reflect the cultural and ecological legacy of the land.

Our Purpose

TO CREATE A LIVING BOTANICAL AND CULTURAL LANDMARK THAT:

Celebrates Indigenous knowledge

Showcases Northern BC’s native plants

Inspires environmental stewardship

Connects people to place

Our Vision

TO BECOME A LEADING DESTINATION FOR BOTANICAL EDUCATION, CULTURAL TOURISM, AND SUSTAINABLE GARDENING IN NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA.
TIMELINE SNAPSHOT
Phase 1: David Douglas Educational Display Garden (open now)
Future Phases: Full garden development underway
Events, workshops, and new garden areas launching in stages

Leading the Growth of KYBG

THE ROLE OF THE DAVID DOUGLAS BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY

Founded in 1991, the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society (DDBGS) is the driving force behind the creation of KYBG. Named after the renowned 19th-century botanist David Douglas, the Society has long championed native plant conservation, northern horticulture, and public education.

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THE DAVID DOUGLAS BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY
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Meet our partners:

LHEIDLI T’ENNEH FIRST NATION
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Meet our partners:

UNIVERSITY NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA
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