Call for Volunteers: Volunteers are required to help plant trees for an upcoming Tree Days event Saturday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. in Greenwood Park, North Vancouver. Sign up at tdtreedays.com.
Capilano Garden Club will hold its first meeting of the year Monday, Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. Guest speaker Sharon Hanna will talk about her best selling The Book of Kale. New members welcome: $25. Guests: $5. Info: 604-926-2304.
Bee Friendly: Learn about honey and native bees, how they live and work in their colonies and view live bees going about their daily lives Saturday, Sept. 14, 2-3:30 p.m., Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd, North Vancouver. Free. All ages welcome. Registration required. 604-987-4471 ext. 8715.
GardenSmart Workshop - Backyard Composting: Learn simple steps to compost successfully in your own backyard Saturday, Sept. 14, 10-11:30 a.m. at Charros Community Garden, corner of St. Georges and 1st St., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. Info: northshorerecycling. ca/programs/gardensmartworkshops.
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].
GardenSmart Workshop - Preserving the Harvest: Basic: Learn basic canning techniques to help you preserve food for winter Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Salvation Army Community Kitchen, 105 W. 12th St., North Vancouver. Bring paring knife and apron. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. Info: northshorerecycling. ca/programs/gardensmartworkshops.
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