The Lower Mainland Green Team will hold an invasive plant removal for youth Wednesday, May 2, 9: 30 a.m. to noon at Mosquito Creek,
North Vancouver. Meet at Fell Avenue and 17th Street. RSVP and info: www.meetup.com/ TheLowerMainlandGreenTeam/events/48964112/.
Garden Sale: Irwin Park elementary will hold its annual fundraising sale Thursday, May 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 2455 Haywood Ave., West Vancouver.
Ashdown Park at West Keith Road and Pemberton Avenue in North Vancouver will hold its annual community garden cleanup and planting session May 5 and 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Owls and Hawks: Learn about how these predators are adapted for survival and how the Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre takes care of injured birds of prey Saturday, May 5, 2-4 p.m. at Phyl Munday House in Lighthouse Park, West Vancouver. Live birds will be part of this presentation.
Vancouver African Violet and Gesneriad Society will hold its annual show and sale Saturday, May 5, 1-4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Admission: $2. Info: Arleen, 604-254-8975 or [email protected].
Friends of Hunter Park and The Lower Mainland Green Team will team up for an invasive pull and planting Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Hunter Park, North Vancouver. All ages are welcome. Meet at the Tennyson Road entrance. Bring garden gloves, other tools will be supplied. Info: www.meetup.com/TheLowerMainlandGreenTeam/events/49265712/.
Plant Sale: Lynn Valley Garden Club will hold its annual sale Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at St Clement's Anglican Church, 3400 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Cash only.
Rainforest Programs for Adults - Moss and Mushrooms: A close look at the forest floor will be taken in search of spring mushrooms and tiny mosses Saturday, May 12, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $5. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.dnv. org/ecology/.
Pond Dipping - The World Beneath the Lily Pads: A program for families with children ages five to 11 Saturday, May 26, 10: 30 a.m.-noon or 1: 30-3 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Fee: $20 per non-member family or $10 per member family. Registration required: 6047185898 or www.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. Info: 604-903-4471. Info: www. wildbirdtrust.org.
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