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Watershed Tours: See where your water comes from with guided bus and walking tours until Sept. 16 at the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve or the Capilano Watershed. Registration required: 604432-6430 or toursreg@ metrovancouver.org. Schedule: www.

Watershed Tours: See where your water comes from with guided bus and walking tours until Sept. 16 at the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve or the Capilano Watershed. Registration required: 604432-6430 or toursreg@ metrovancouver.org. Schedule: www.metrovancouver.org.

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.

GardenSmart Workshop Backyard Composting: A hands-on opportunity to learn how to compost or troubleshoot your compost bin Saturday, Aug. 11, 1011: 30 a.m. at Queen Mary Community Garden, at West Keith Road and Mahon Avenue, North Vancouver. Dress for the weather and bring garden gloves. Admission: $5. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.gardensmart.ca.

North Shore Recycling Program Green Can: Visit the North Shore Recycling Program at upcoming community events for answers to your green can questions, Sunday, Aug. 19 from noon to 6 p.m. at Ambleside Beach, West Vancouver, and Sunday, August 26 at Deep Cove Daze from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Panorama Park, North Vancouver. Info: greencan. northshorerecycling.ca.

GardenSmart Workshop Canning Skills: Learn basic canning techniques to help you preserve food for the winter Sept. 17, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. at the Salvation Army kitchen. Admission: $5. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www. gardensmart.ca.

Molson Canadian Red Leaf Project: Volunteers are invited to help restore Greenwood Park in North Vancouver on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 10: 30 a.m. to noon and 1: 30-3 p.m. Volunteers will receive a ticket to Squamish Live, which takes place from Aug. 24 to Aug. 26. To register, visit the website at www.facebook. com/molsoncanadian.

Email information for your North Shore non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com.