Lawn Sprinkling Regulation: Until Sept. 30 sprinkling will be permitted from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. only. Even-numbered addresses may sprinkle Mondays, Wednesdays or Saturdays and odd-numbered addresses on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Sundays. Currently there are no watering restrictions for flowers, vegetables, shrubs and trees. Info: www.metrovancouver.org.
Gate Sales: Loutet Farm will sell fresh farm produce Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. until Oct. 27 at East 14th Street and Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver. Rain or shine. Info: www.ediblegardenproject. com.
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup: Help clean up Ambleside Beach and Park Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 4: 30 p.m. Meet at the office of AspenClean, 312-545 Clyde Ave., West Vancouver at 4 p.m. and they will provide all of the necessary materials.
Botany Walk: A free nature walk around Goldie Lake in Mount Seymour Provincial Park Thursday, Sept. 20, 10: 30 a.m. Registration required: 604-986-4892.
EarthWorks - Environmental and Social Effects of Extraction Industries: A lecture with two First Nations advocates on the impact of mining and oil development in their communities Thursday, Sept. 20, 7: 30 p.m. in the library at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Info: www2.capilanou.ca/ news-events/earthworks.
EarthWorks - Sustainable Minds: A teaching and learning conversation on educating for sustainable minds Friday, Sept. 21, 11: 30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the library at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Info: www2. capilanou.ca/news-events/ earthworks.
The Secret's in the Soil: Learn what is healthy soil and how to improve yours Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-3: 30 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Bring in a small sample (about two cups) of your soil in a clear jar. Fee: $60/$50. Info: www. vandusengarden.org.
The Alpine Garden Club of B.C. will hold a fall plant sale Sunday, Sept. 23, 1-4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Free admission. Cash/cheques only for sales. Plants suitable for a wide variety of garden settings, from rock garden specialties to shrub and tree varieties, natives, etc. will be featured. Info: Philip MacDougall, 604580-3219 or philipmacd123@ hotmail.com.
Green Can Program: Visit North Shore Recycling at the Lower Lonsdale Fall Festival to get your green can questions answered Sunday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. They will be teaming up the with North Shore Black Bear Society to help you discover how to minimize human-bear conflict. Info: www.greencan. northshorerecycling.ca.
Loutet Farm Work Bee and Potluck: Loutet Farm welcomes the community to help out at the farm Wednesday, Sept. 26, 5: 30-7 p.m. at 14th Street and Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver. Following the work bee, from 7 to 8 p.m., there will be a potluck dinner. Bring a small dish to share and your own plate and cutlery. Registration and info: emily@ ediblegardenproject.com.
The Annual Compost and Spring Bulb Sale will take place Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parking lot of VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Fee: $5 for a 20 kilogram bag of compost. A wide selection of bulbs will be available. Info: www.vandusengarden.org.
An Annual Dried Flower Sale will take place Sept. 29 and 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Topiaries, centrepieces, wreaths, bouquets and arrangements made from materials gathered at VanDusen will be available. Info: www.vandusengarden. org.
EarthWorks - Mt. Seymour's Old Growth Forest: A free guided tour through an old growth temperate rainforest in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve Saturday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The walk will include an introduction to local forest ecology while following the trails beside the Seymour River. Registration: [email protected]. Info: www2.capilanou.ca/ news-events/earthworks.
GardenSmart Workshop - Growing Great Garlic: Fall is the ideal time to start garlic for a summer harvest next year. Join Mike Nassichuk in exploring all the best ways to maximize your harvest and grow excellent garlic Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7-8: 30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Admission: $5. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www. gardensmart.ca.
Snap, Crackle, Pop: A program for families with children ages five to 11 Sunday, Oct. 14, 10: 30 a.m.-noon or 1: 30-3 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Fee: $25 per non-member family or $15 per member family. Registration required: 604-718-5898 or www.familyprograms@ vandusen.org.
Capilano Garden Club will meet Monday, Oct. 15, 7: 30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. Guest speaker Dianne Gaines will talk about bulbs for spring and summer. New members welcome. Guests: $5. Info: 6049804964.
Walk in the Rainforest - Discovering Fall Mushrooms: A program for adults to discover fall fungi on an interpretive walk Saturday, Oct. 27, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755.
Bird Survey: All levels of birders welcome on the first Saturday of the month, 8 a.m.12: 30 p.m. at Maplewood Flats Conservation Area, 2645 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: 6049034471. Info: www.wildbirdtrust. org.
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: 6049034471. Info: www.wildbirdtrust. org.
Capilano Flower Arranging Club meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August), 7: 30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. They have demonstrations, guest speakers and workshops. New members and guests welcome. Info: Donna, 604-986-9360 or Heather, 604-987-5382.
Compost Coaching: A free program offered by the North Shore Recycling Program. Learn how to minimize common composting problems, improve your finished compost and take less garbage to the curb. Compost coaches will come to your home to reveal the secrets to creating compost. Info: 604-984-9730 or nsrp.bc.ca.
Deep Cove Garden Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month (except July, August and December) from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Multicultural Seniors' Room at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Meetings include speakers, workshops and field trips. Info: Elaine, 604-929-2928 or Chris, 604-924-1628.
Delbrook Garden Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7: 30 p.m. at St. Catherines Church, 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Guests: $5. Info: Flo, 604-985-4870.
Donate Surplus Harvest: The North Shore Recycling program encourages gardeners to donate surplus harvest to local food banks and shelters. No donation is too small and donations are accepted year round. For a list of organizations accepting fresh produce visit www.nsrp.bc.ca.
Edible Garden Project Volunteer Orientation Night takes place the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. Learn about the projects the Edible Garden Project is running and how to get involved. Location will be provided upon registration. Registration and info: www.ediblegardenproject. com or email volunteer@ ediblegardenproject.com.
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 backyard with Joseph Lin. Info: 604-327-8693 or www. greenclub.bc.ca.
Guided Walking Tours: VanDusen Botanical Garden at 5251 Oak St., Vancouver, offers tours daily at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10: 30 a.m. Meet at the information desk. Free for members or with garden admission. Info: www. vandusengarden.org.
Invasive Plants: Report invasive plants in B.C. communities by dialing 1-888-WEEDSBC (18889333722). The Invasive Species Council of B.C., in partnership with the Agriculture Environment and Wildlife Fund, operates the provincial toll-free hotline to help your community protect local resources. The hotline is part of Eyes Across B.C., an outreach and awareness initiative. To find out more about invasive plants you can also visit www. invasiveplantcouncilbc.ca. The Invasive Species Council of British Columbia is a grassroots, non-profit society that provides workshops, activities, and events to educate the public and professionals. Membership is free and open to anyone willing to work collaboratively.
Seed Collectors: Learn how to collect, clean and package seeds from plants, Tuesday or Sunday mornings at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Info: Judy Aird at 604-257-8674.
The Upper Lonsdale Garden Club meets every second Thursday of the month, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. in the basement of St. Martin's Anglican Church, 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: Dianne, 604-980-3025 or dkkennedy@ shaw.ca.
West Coast Bonsai Society welcomes new members who are interested in the art of miniature trees. Meetings are every third Wednesday of the month, February through November, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 6049226608.
West Vancouver Garden Club meets the first Wednesday of every month from September to July with the exception of January, 7: 30 p.m. at St. David's United Church, 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Coffee and guest speakers. New members and guests welcome. Cost: $25 per year or $35 for a couple, drop-in, $5. Info: www.westvangardenclub.com.
Email information for your North Shore non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected]. To post to our website, go to www.nsnews. com scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.
