Cedar Lecture Series - Hellebores - Jewels of the Winter Garden: Discover the botany, ecology and distribution of hellebores as well as their history in western gardens Thursday, Feb. 9, 7: 30 p.m. in the Visitor Centre at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Admission: $15 for non-members, $10 for members. Tickets are available at the administration office or at the door.
Metro Vancouver Gardening Society Spring Flower and Penjing Show will take place Feb. 11 and 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Floral Hall at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Admission: $2 per person or $5 per family. Info: 604-473-9837 or tonychwu@ gmail.com.
Good Food: An environmental documentary that looks at the farmers, ranchers and businesses that are creating a more sustainable food system in the Pacific Northwest Friday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Free. Info: www.bullfrogfilms.com/ catalog/gf.html.
Call for Gardeners: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking beautiful North Shore private gardens to feature in the 2012 Art in the Garden Tour that will take place May 26 and 27, noon-5 p.m. (rain or shine). The self-directed tour brings together visual artists, musicians and gardeners. Submissions can be made by calling 604-988-6844 or emailing info@nvartscouncil. ca. Deadline is Friday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. For details, visit the website www.nvartscouncil.ca.
GardenSmart Workshop - Backyard Seed Saving: An introduction to seed pollination, processing, saving and storage Saturday, March 3, 2-3: 30 p.m. Location to be announced. Learn where to begin with simple techniques. Admission: $5. Registration: 604-990-3755. For more information visit www.gardensmart.ca.
Rainforest Programs for
Adults: Learn the art of pine needle basketry Sunday, April 1, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Materials will be provided. Fee: $20. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.dnv.org/ecology/.
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: 604-903-4471. 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. For more information, call Donna at 604-986-9360 or Heather at 604-987-5382.
Capilano Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month, 7: 30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Guests: $5. Info: 604-980-4964.
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. For more information call Elaine at 604-929-2928 or Chris at 604-924-1628.
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