LAWN SPRINKLING SCHEDULE Morningsonly (4-9 a.m.) watering regulations are in effect until Sept. 30. Even-numbered addresses: Monday, Wednesday or Saturday mornings. Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday. metrovancouver. org
WATERSHED TOURS See where your water comes from with free guided tours 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 threefour hours. Registration required. 604-432-6430 metrovancouver.org
COMPOST COACHING Free personalized, athome 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 604-984-9730 coaching. northshorerecycling.ca
GARDENSMART WORKSHOP - PRESERVING THE HARVEST 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 West 12th St., North Vancouver. Bring a paring knife and apron. $8.25. Registration required. 604-990-3755 northshorerecycling. ca/programs/gardensmartworkshops
BEGINNER HERBALISM CLASSES All ages are welcome to start herbal learning in a medicine garden and kitchen Saturday, Sept. 21, 2-4 p.m. in the Hamilton Heights area, North Vancouver. Free, space is limited. [email protected]
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
THE GREAT CANADIAN SHORELINE CLEANUP will take place from Sept. 21 to 29 at various North Shore locations and on various dates. AspenClean has co-ordinated an event for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 5 p.m. and will meet at the Beach House Restaurant at Dundarave Pier in West Vancouver. For other locations visit shorelinecleanup.ca
THE ALPINE GARDEN CLUB OF B.C. will hold a fall sale Sunday, Sept. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. The sale will feature a great variety with a special emphasis on fall blooming plants. Free admission. Cash or cheques only. agc-bc.ca
GARDENSMART WORKSHOP - GROWING GREAT GARLIC Fall is the ideal time to start your 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, Sept. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver Fee: $8.25. Registration required. 604-990-3755 northshorerecycling. ca/programs/gardensmartworkshops
INCREDIBLE EDIBLES A program for families with children ages five to 11 Sunday, Oct. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30-3 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. $25 per non- member family or $15 per member family. Registration required. 604-718-5898 [email protected]
LYNNMOUTH PARK REHABILITATION PROJECT Remove invasive plants, plant native plants and learn about ecology while restoring the native plant population in the park Sunday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at Mountain Equipment Co-op, 212 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver. [email protected]
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. 604-986-9360
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: $25. Guests: $5. 604-926-2304
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. 604-929-2928
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. 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. ediblegardenproject.com
WEST COAST BONSAI SOCIETY welcomes new members who are interested in the art of miniature trees. Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month, February through November, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. 604-922-6608
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