THE FASCINATING WORLD OF BEARS A slide presentation with biologist David Cook about the natural history and biology of bears Wednesday, Oct. 23, 7-8:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. The
presentation will conclude with an account of black bear management on the North Shore by Christine Miller, the North Shore's Bear Aware community co-ordinator. Registration required.
604-984-0286 x8144 TABLE MATTERS Food touches every aspect of our lives and policy plays a big role in how we access it. Enjoy an evening of celebrations, music and discuss how to put the North Shore Food Charter to work at North Vancouver City Hall, 141 W 14th St. Thursday, Oct. 24, 5:15-9 p.m. Register tablematters2013.eventbrite. ca.
ELFIN SADDLES AND WITCHES' BREW Join Juliet Pendray from the Mycological Society for a forest walk to learn about the many fungi in Lynn Canyon Park Saturday and Oct. 26, 1-2:30 p.m. Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. $8.25. Registration required. 604-990-3755.
DRIED FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS SALE at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26 and 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sale of topiaries, wreaths, bouquets and arrangements made from materials gathered in the garden. vandusengarden.org FRIENDS OF HUNTER PARK IN LYNN VALLEY All ages are welcome to a community invasive plant pull and planting Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Tennyson Road first entrance just inside the park. Wear suitable clothing and bring garden gloves; other tools supplied. Bring your own water; refreshments supplied. Cancelled if heavy rain.
GREENWOOD PARK TREE PLANTING EVENT The Courthouse Area Resident's Association will be planting native trees and shrubs Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon in Greenwood Park, North Vancouver. There will be hot chocolate, coffee and snacks. Volunteers welcome. 604-985-0479 [email protected] VANCOUVER
MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
MUSHROOM SHOW at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver Sunday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $3. 604-878-9878 [email protected] LIVING FOSSILSA
program for families with children ages five to 11 Sunday, Nov. 3, 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] 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. 604-903-4471 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. 604-903-4471 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. Donna, 604-986-9360 or Heather, 604-987-5382 CAPILANO GARDEN CLUB meets the first Monday of each month (except July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. New members welcome: $25. Guests: $5. 604-926-2304 COMPOST COACHING Free personalized, at-home support for using the Green Can or backyard composter. Offered by the North Shore Recycling Program on behalf of all three North Shore municipalities. Book appointments at 604-984-9730 coaching. northshorerecycling.ca DEEP COVE GARDEN CLUB meets the fourth Thursday of each month (except July, August and December) from 7 to 10 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. 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. 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
provided upon registration. ediblegardenproject.com
