Lawn Sprinkling Schedule: Mornings-only (4-9 a.m.) watering regulations are in effect until Sept. 30. Even numbered addresses - Monday, Wednesday or Saturday mornings and odd numbered addresses - Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday. Info: metrovancouver.org.
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.
Watershed Tours: See where your water comes from with free guided tours from July through September. Adult tours are offered Thursdays-Sundays in the Capilano and Coquitlam watersheds. Family focused tours are offered on select weekends at the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Each tour is approximately three-four hours. Registration required: 604-432-6430 or metrovancouver.org.
Work Bee and Potluck: Join farmer Gavin on Wednesday, July 31, 5-7 p.m. at Loutet Farm, East 14th Street and Rufus Avenue. Gloves and tools will be provided and no experience necessary. Potluck dinner to follow. For more info:ediblegardenproject.com.
Impressions of VanDusen: A program for families with children ages five to 11 Sunday, Aug. 11, 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 [email protected].
The Fascinating World of Bears: Biologist David Cook is back by popular demand to speak about the American black bear, highlighting aspects of their management on the North Shore Thursday, Aug. 15, 7-8:45 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-929-3727.
Art in the Garden - Show and Sale: In order to get the public to rediscover the gardens, more than 30 artists' work will be displayed amongst the foliage Aug. 17 and 18 from noon to 5 p.m. at Park & Tilford Gardens, 333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver.
GardenSmart Workshop - Fantastic Food Forests: Learn about what a food forest is, along with tips and pointers on perennial and edible landscapes Wednesday, Aug. 21, 6:30-8 p.m. at Queen Mary Community Garden, 230 W. Keith Road, North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. Info: northshorerecycling. ca/programs/gardensmartworkshops.
Beginner Herbalism Classes: All ages are welcome to start herbal learning in a medicine garden and kitchen Saturdays,
Aug. 24 and Sept. 21, 2-4 p.m. in the Hamilton Heights area, North Vancouver. Free, space is limited. Registration: Heidi, [email protected].
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, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at Mountain Equipment Co-op, 212 Brooksbank Dr., North Vancouver. Info: [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: 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. 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 first Monday of each month (except July and August and June is the AGM) 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, 604-929-2928 or Chris, 604-924-1628.
Donate Surplus Harvest: The North Shore Recycling program encourages gardeners to donate surplus harvest to local food banks and shelters. No donation is too small and donations are accepted year round. For a list of organizations accepting fresh produce visit nsrp.bc.ca.
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].
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell 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 nsnews. com scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.
