Annual and Perennial Floral Beds: Learn how to maximize your colour and minimize your maintenance, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Lucas Centre, 2132 Hamilton Ave., North Vancouver. Cost: $25. Registration: 604-903-3333 or www.conted44.com.

Plant Detective: Families with children ages four-11 can learn why some leaves change colour and fall when other plants keep their leaves year round, Sunday, Oct. 26, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30-3:30 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Price: $15/$10. Registration: 604-718-5898 or familyprograms@vandusen.org.

Mushroom Show, hosted by the Vancouver Mycological Society, Sunday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., VanDusen Botanical Garden, Floral Hall, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Displays, speakers, slide shows, books and experts on cultivation and more. Price: $3. Info: 604-878-9878 or www.vanmyco.com.

Flowering Shrubs, Bushes and Trees: Learn how to choose, plant and maintain the right selection of plants, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Lucas Centre, 2132 Hamilton Ave., North Vancouver. Cost: $25. Registration: 604-903-3333 or www.conted44.com.

Vines and Ground Covers: Learn how to enhance your garden by using more flowering vines, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Lucas Centre, 2132 Hamilton Ave., North Vancouver. Cost: $25. Registration: 604-903-3333 or www.conted44.com.

Mahon Park Stewards: Help pull invasive plant species every fourth Saturday, in Mahon Park, North Vancouver, 9 a.m.-noon. Tools and refreshments will be provided. Rain or shine, so prepare for the weather. Info: 604-689-0766, ext. 23.

Edible Garden Project: This summer drop off your extra home-grown produce at The Harvest Project, 201 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or The North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East 2nd St., North Vancouver, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: www.ediblegardenproject.com.

West Coast Bonsai Society: Welcome new members at all stages of ability who are interested in the art of miniature trees. Meetings with experts on hand are every third Wednesday of the month, February through November, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Delbrook recreation centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-922-6608.

Bird Survey: All levels of birders welcome on the first Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. at Maplewood Flats Conservation Area, 2645 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-5586.

Bird Walk: Join the Wild Bird Trust nature walks the second Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. Meet in the parking lot at 2645 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-5586.

Capilano Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Church, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Guests: $5.

Deep Cove Garden Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. on the second floor of Parkgate community centre. Meetings include speakers, workshops and more. Info: Elaine at 604-929-2928.

Delbrook Garden Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at St. Catherines Church, 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Van. On Oct. 27, floral designers Lara Mathias and Caitlin Mclean will demonstrate seasonal flower arrangements. New members welcome. Guests: $5. Info: Linda @ 604-987-3896.

Free Eco-Tours: Study the rich heritage and unique natural resources of the West Coast. These walking tours, some available in Mandarin, are designed to educate and promote healthy living. Explore your own back yard with Joseph Lin. Info: 604-327-8693 or www.greenclub.bc.ca.

Green Thumbs Garden Club: A club for beginner or intermediate gardeners meets on the third Monday of the month, 7 p.m., on the North Shore. Info: 604-990-9394 or www.icangarden.com.

West Vancouver Garden Club meets the first Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at St. David's United Church on Taylor Way, West Van. New members and guests are welcome. Info: Philip at 604-922-0458 or www.westvangardenclub.com.

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