We are excited to celebrate Dr. Tara Moreau, Associate Director of Sustainability & Community Programs at the UBC Botanical Garden, for her amazing contributions to UBC Science’s mission and for her commitment to sustainable food systems. Tara was recently recognized as a UBC staff member who has made a big, positive impact on the university’s goals, and this honor is well-deserved!
At SPEC, Tara plays a key role as our long-time Board Chair and a member of our Food Team. She has been a driving force behind the success of programs like the SPEC School Gardens Program, which helps kids learn about the environment, the Farmland Ecosystem Services Program, which protects biodiversity on farms, and the Farm-to-Plate Marketplace, which connects local farmers with our community.
Tara’s work has made a huge difference in supporting sustainable food systems and helping both people and the planet. Her passion and dedication inspire all of us at SPEC.
Congratulations, Tara! We are so proud to have you in our community.
Learn more about this award at UBC Science.
About Dr Tara Moreau:
Dr. Tara Moreau is the Associate Director of Sustainability and Community Programs at the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden in Vancouver, Canada. In this role, she oversees educational programs, sustainability initiatives, and community outreach projects, such as the Sustainable Communities Field School, Biodiversity Days, Action for Adaptation, and grow Green Guides.
With over 20 years of experience advancing biodiversity and sustainability in local and global food systems, Tara has been a board member at SPEC (Society Promoting Environmental Conservation) for over a decade and served as a co-chair of Vancouver’s Food Policy Council (2012–2018). Her extensive expertise spans climate change, agriculture, pest management, biodiversity conservation, and food policy.
Beyond her professional work, Tara embodies sustainability in her daily life. She has been car-free since 2006, and her ideal Vancouver day involves biking to Spanish Banks and skim-boarding at low tide with family and friends.
Dr. Moreau’s passion and dedication inspire her ongoing efforts to create sustainable and resilient communities through education, innovation, and action.