Neighbourhood Yard Sale: Families in the 1500block Westover Road, North Vancouver, will host a sale of household items, children's toys and sporting equipment, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Sunday July 22. All proceeds will go to Ross Road elementary's Environment Club for enhancement of the school's butterfly garden.
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.
VanDusen Lecture - Art in Ecology, Museum with No Walls: Join John K. Grande, world-renowned earth art expert, as he discusses the evolution of this art form Thursday, July 19, 7: 30 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Fee: nonmember/$15 or member/$10. Tickets: in advance from the administration office or subject to availability at the door and available online. Info: www. vandusengarden.org.
Passionate about Perennials: Discover how to use herbaceous perennials effectively in the garden for wonderful diversity of colour, texture and seasonal change Tuesday, July 24, 6-8 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Fee: nonmember/$35 or member/$25. Info: www.vandusengarden.org.
BC Fuchsia and Begonia Society will hold its annual show and competition July 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and July 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Admission: $2.50. For more information, call Catherine Whitford at 604-924-3251 or email info@ bcfuchsiasociety.com.
Rainforest Programs for Adults - Introductory Beekeeping: Join Ric Erikson and Sharon Lisette from the North Shore Bee Club and learn what's involved in backyard beekeeping Sunday, July 29, 1-3 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $20. Registration: 604-990-3755. For details, visit www.dnv.org/ ecology/.
GardenSmart Workshop - Backyard Composting: A hands-on opportunity to learn how to compost or troubleshoot your compost bin Saturday, Aug. 11, 10-11: 30 a.m. at Queen Mary Community Garden, bounded by West Keith Road, Mahon Avenue and 13th Street, North Vancouver. Dress for the weather and bring garden gloves. Admission: $5. Registration: 604-990-3755. For details, visit www.gardensmart.ca.
Molson Canadian Red Leaf Project: The community is invited to give back to the land by volunteering to help restore Greenwood Park in North Vancouver on Saturday, Aug. 11, 10: 30 a.m.-noon and 1: 303 p.m. Volunteers will receive a ticket to Squamish Live which takes place Aug. 24-26. Registration: www.facebook. com/molsoncanadian.
Compost Coaching is 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 terrific compost. For more information, call 604-984-9730 or nsrp.bc.ca.
Donate Surplus Harvest and reduce your garbage. No donation is too small and donations are accepted year round. For a list of organizations accepting fresh produce visit www.nsrp. bc.ca/.
Email information for your North Shore non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected]. To post to our online listings, go to www.nsnews.com scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.
