City Park January Work Party: All are welcome to help pull invasive plants Saturday, Jan. 28, 9 a.m.-noon in upper Heywood park at 21st Street and Hamilton Avenue, North Vancouver. Refreshments, tools and gloves will be provided. Pulling will take place rain or shine, but not if there is snow and ice. Info: www.evergreen. ca or 604-689-0766, ext. 23.
Rainforest Programs for Adults - Forest Pharmacy: Learn about forest plants and common weeds that heal Sunday, Feb. 4, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $5. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.dnv.org/ecology/.
Cedar Lecture Series - Hellebores - Jewels of the Winter Garden: Discover the botany, ecology and distribution of hellebores as well as their history in western gardens Thursday, Feb. 9, 7: 30 p.m. in the Visitor Centre at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Admission: $15 for nonmembers, $10 for member. Tickets are available at the administration office or at the door.
Metro Vancouver Gardening Society Spring Flower and Penjing Show will take place Feb. 11 and 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Floral Hall at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Admission: $2 per person or $5 per family. Info: 604-473-9837 or tonychwu@ gmail.com.
Kids Corner at Seedy Saturday: A program for families with children ages five to 11 Saturday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Fee: $20 per non-member family or $10 per member family. Registration required: 604-718-5898 or [email protected].
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. Info: www.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: www.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, 604-986-9360 or Heather, 604-987-5382.
Capilano Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month, 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, 604-929-2928 or Chris, 604-924-1628.
Delbrook Garden Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7: 30 p.m. at St. Catherines Church, 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Guests: $5. For more information call Flo at 604-985-4870.
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: 604327-8693 or www.greenclub. bc.ca.
E-mail information for your North Shore non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].
