Work bee: The community is invited to a cleanup day to help Ross Road elementary's Environment Club maintain the woodland walk and butterfly garden located on school grounds, Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 2875 Bushnell Place, North Vancouver. Bring gardening tools such as hand pruners, loppers and gloves to remove unwanted brambles and cut back branches and weeds north of the playing field as well as prepare the edible garden for fall planting. Event will be rescheduled if heavy rain. Read about the club's activities at rossroadpac.ca/.
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.
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.
Fall Flowers Walk: A walk focusing on what's blooming or otherwise colourful at this time of year Wednesday, Sept. 12, 6-7: 30 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Fee: $25/$20. Info: www.vandusengarden. org.
B.C. Shoreline Cleanup: Pitch in and help clean up Lynn Creek Saturday, Sept. 15, 9: 30-11 a.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-990-3755.
The Point Grey Chrysanthemum Association will hold a show of early varieties Sept. 15, noon-4 p.m. and Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Free admission. Info: Gerald Pinton, 604-943-0996 or [email protected].
Walk in the Rainforest - Friction Fire: A program for adults to learn how to make fire Sunday, Sept. 16, 1-4 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Every participant will go home with a friction fire kit. Fee: $8.25 plus $15 for materials. Registration required: 604-990-3755.
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.
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.
Fall Flowers Walk: A walk focusing on what's blooming or otherwise colourful at this time of year Wednesday, Sept. 12, 6-7: 30 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Fee: $25/$20. Info: www.vandusengarden. org.
Art and Science in the Soil: A program for families with children ages five to 11 Sunday, Sept. 16, 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: 604-718-5898 or www.familyprograms@ vandusen.org.
GardenSmart Workshop - Preserving the Harvest: Learn basic canning skills to help preserve food for yearround use Monday, Sept. 17, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Kitchen, 105 West 12th St., North Vancouver. Admission: $5. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www. gardensmart.ca.
Ecological Footprint Concept: A lecture with ecological economist William Rees Tuesday, Sept. 18, 7: 30 p.m. at Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Rees will talk about how the ecological footprint is effective in connecting social and ecological dimensions of reality and how it is considered one of the most important and influential measurement and communication tools of the century.
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup: Help cleanup Ambleside Beach and Park Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 4 : 30 p.m. Meet at the office of AspenClean, 312-545 Clyde Ave., West Vancouver at 4 p.m. and they will provide all of the necessary materials.
The Secret's in the Soil: Learn what is healthy soil and how to improve yours Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-3: 30 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Bring in a small sample (about two cups) of your soil in a clear jar. Fee: $60/$50. Info: www. vandusengarden.org.
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.
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.
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: 6049034471. Info: www.wildbirdtrust. org.
