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. north shorerecycling. ca or 604-984-9730.
Garden Plot Lottery: The North Shore Community Garden Society is pleased to announce a new community garden at North Vancouver City Hall, 141 West 14th St. Awarding of plots will be through a lottery on April 2. Submit your name to north-shore community gardensociety.ca/announcements by March 29 if interested.
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 from March 21 to 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].
GardenSmart Workshop - Veggies 101: Learn how to plan your first vegetable garden Wednesday, April 3, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. Info: northshorerecycling. ca/programs/gardensmart-workshops.
GardenSmart Workshop - Seed Starting: Learn the process of growing your plants from seed Saturday, April 6, 10-11: 30 a.m. at Loutet Farm, corner of East 14th Street and Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver. Dress appropriately for this outdoor workshop. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. Info: northshorerecycling. ca/programs/gardensmart-workshops.
Spring Show and Sale: The Alpine Garden Club of B.C. will hold a juried show and sale Saturday, April 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. The sale includes not only alpines and woodlanders, but more from members and some small B.C. nurseries. Free admission. Sales are cash or cheques only. Info: agc-bc.ca.
GardenSmart Workshop - Intermediate Vegetable Gardening: Learn tips for growing delicious vegetables Wednesday, April 10, 78: 30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. Info: northshorerecycling. ca/programs/gardensmart-workshops.
Annual Tuber Sale will take place April 13 and 14, 1-4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Free. Info: Evelyn Crawford, 604-437-8395, [email protected] or vancouverdahliasociety.com.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your North Shore non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].
