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].
Friends of Hunter Park: A community invasive plant pull and planting Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at Tennyson Road entrance, just inside the park. Bring garden gloves, other tools and coffee will be supplied. As a special event there will be a Coho fry release in Hastings Creek. Info: 604983-3092.
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.
Lynnmouth Park Rehabilitation Project: Help remove invasive plants, plant native plants and learn about the local ecology while restoring the native plant population in the park Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at Mountain Equipment Co-op, 212 Brooksbank Dr., North Vancouver. Info: dmcdonald@evergreen. ca.
GardenSmart Workshop - Patio Veggies: Learn how to grow great food in containers Tuesday, May 14, 7-8: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. Info: northshorerecycling.ca/programs/gardensmart-workshops.
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: 604-718-5898 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. Info: 604-9034471. Info: 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. There are demonstrations, guest speakers and workshops. New members and guests welcome. Info: Donna at 604-986-9360 or Heather at 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. Info: 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. Info: Elaine at 604-929-2928 or Chris at 604-924-1628.
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: ediblegardenproject.com or email [email protected].
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 greenclub.bc.ca.
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 at 604-980-3025 or [email protected].
West Coast Bonsai Society welcomes new members who are interested in the art of miniature trees. Meetings are every third Wednesday of the month, February through November, 7: 309: 30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-922-6608.
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