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 - 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.
EarthWorks - Whales at Risk: Marine mammal biologist John Ford will talk about conservation status, natural history and ecology of endangered and threatened whale species, including killer whales, humpback whales, blue whales and fin whales Thursday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m. in Room 148 of the Cedar Building at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Info: www2. capilanou.ca/news-events/ earthworks.
GardenSmart Workshop - Transform Your Lawn: Learn how to create a garden without digging Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7: 30-9 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Admission: $5. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.gardensmart. ca.
The Bees Needs - Gardens, Conservation and Us: Learn about the diversity of our native pollinators, why some are at risk of extinction, and how you can help in their conservation Thursday, Oct. 11, 7: 30 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Tickets are $15/$10, in advance from the administration office or subject to availability at the door. Info: www.vandusengarden.org.
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: 6047185898 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: 604-980-4964.
Walk in the Rainforest - Discovering Fall Mushrooms: A program for adults to discover fall fungi on an interpretive walk Saturday, Oct. 27, 12: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 6049903755.
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. For more information, visit 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: 604-903-4471. 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 at 604-986-9360 or Heather at 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.
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 (1888-933-3722). The Invasive Species Council of B.C., in partnership with the Agriculture Environment and Wildlife Fund, operates the provincial toll-free hotline to help communities 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 6042578674.
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, 6049803025 or [email protected].
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