Compost Coaching: Free personalized, at-home support for using the Green Can or backyard composter. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you're guaranteed to learn something new. Offered by the North Shore Recycling Program on behalf of all three North Shore municipalities. Book appointments at coaching.northshorerecycling. ca or 604-984-9730.
Climate Change and Trees: An educational exhibit by UBC's Faculty of Forestry that explores the effects of climate change on many of the tree species found in VanDusen's collection will run until June 9 at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. The exhibit consists of 19 interpretative panels, each representing a species of tree, that explore how trees in the garden are adapting (or not) to the climatic changes in southwestern B.C. Info: sue. [email protected].
Persian Gardens: Lecture by garden designer John Brookes. Thursday, May 2 and 7, 7: 30 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Admission: $55/$45 both lectures or $30/$25 for one. Tickets: at the garden or moa.ubc.ca/ eventtickets.
Vancouver African Violet and Gesneriad Society will hold their annual show and sale Saturday, May 4, 1-4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Free. Info: [email protected].
Biannual Plant Sale: West Vancouver Garden Club will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a sale, specializing in plants from member's gardens Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. David's United Church, 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Expert gardeners will be available for consultation. Info: westvangardenclub.com.
The Lynn Valley Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Clement's Anglican Church, 3400 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Cash only. No admission charge. Partial proceeds of funds raised will be donated back to the community for various garden projects.
Walk in the Rainforest - A Quiet Place: A program for adults to learn about the practice of the sit spot, an activity to hone the naturalists' eye Saturday, May 11, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604990-3755.
Eat Your (Micro) Greens: A program for families with children ages five to 11 Sunday, May 26 from 10: 30 a.m. to 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: 604718-5898 or familyprograms@ vandusen.org.
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. Information at 604-903-4471 or by visiting 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: 604-9034471. Info: 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.
Capilano Garden Club meets
the second Monday of each month at 7: 30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Guests: $5. For more information call 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, 604-929-2928 or Chris, 604924-1628.
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 nsrp.bc.ca.
Email information for your North Shore non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].
