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
THE GREAT CANADIAN SHORELINE CLEANUP is taking place to Sept. 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. There will also be a cleanup and removal of invasive plants at Mackay Creek Marsh in North Vancouver Friday, Sept. 27 from 9:15 a.m. to noon. For other locations visit shorelinecleanup.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 Rd, North Vancouver Fee: $8.25. Registration required. 604-990-3755 northshorerecycling.ca/programs/gardensmartworkshops
ANNUAL COMPOST AND SPRING BULB SALE at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. While picking up your compost, choose from a large selection of spring bulbs to purchase. vandusengarden.org
DRIED FLOWER SALE at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sale of dried flower wreaths and centre pieces for Thanksgiving. vandusengarden.org
EDIBLE GARDEN PROJECT - GROUP GARDENING Take part in a mini workshop, then apply the skills by working the soil Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon. Basic tools and gloves provided. Email christine.egp@gmail. com for locations.
A WALK IN THE RAIN FOREST Photographer Mike Wakefield will present an introduction to nature photography Sunday, Sept. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to noon and an advanced nature photography class from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. $8.25. Registration required. 604-990-3755.
EVERGREEN AND CITY PARK STEWARDS - WORLD RIVERS DAY Help pull invasive species, plant native plants and work together to restore North Vancouver's parks Sunday, Sept. 29 from noon to 4 p.m. at Mosquito Creek Park, North Vancouver. Everyone welcome. Tools, gloves and refreshments provided. 604-689-0766 x228 [email protected]
GARDENSMART WORKSHOP - TRANSFORM YOUR LAWN Learn how to convert your lawn or weedy patch into healthy garden soil without having to dig Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7-8:30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. $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 Help remove invasive plants, plant native plants and learn about the local ecology while restoring the native plant population in the park Sunday, Oct. 20 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. 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: $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. Elaine, 604-929-2928 or Chris, 604-924-1628
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. 604-327-8693 greenclub.bc.ca
THE UPPER LONSDALE GARDEN CLUB meets every second Thursday of the month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the basement of St. Martin's Anglican Church, 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Dianne, 604-980-3025 [email protected]
WEST COAST BONSAI SOCIETY welcomes new members who are interested in the art of miniature trees. Meetings are every 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
WEST VANCOUVER GARDEN CLUB meets the first Wednesday of every month from September to July with the exception of January, 7:30 p.m. at St. David's United Church, 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Coffee and guest speakers. New members and guests welcome. $25 per year or $35 for a couple, drop-in, $5. westvangardenclub.com Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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