CITY PARKS STEWARDS INVASIVE PULL An event full of blackberry removal. Get your hands dirty, and let's see how much we can remove together Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon, Mosquito Creek Park. Meet at the park near West 16th and Fell Ave., North Vancouver. [email protected]
CLIMBING WITH BEARS IN PERU Robin Appleton, PhD student, bear biologist, photographer and rock climber will be sharing her adventures, discoveries and insights from her years of researching one of the most endangered and elusive bears in the world, the spectacled bear of Peru Sunday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. at Raven Pub, 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver
A WINTER HERBAL Learn how plants can help keep you healthy during the winter season Sunday Nov. 24, 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, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sale of topiaries, wreaths, bouquets and arrangements made from materials gathered in the garden. vandusengarden.org
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 and June is the AGM) at 7:30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Van. New members welcome: $25. Guests: $5. 604-926-2304
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 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. 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
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. [email protected] ediblegardenproject.com
FREE ECO-TOURS Study the rich heritage and unique natural resources of the West Coast. 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
GUIDED WALKING TOURS VanDusen Botanical Garden at 5251 Oak St., Vancouver, offers tours daily at 1 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the information desk. Free for members or with garden admission. vandusengarden.org
SEED COLLECTORS Learn how to collect, clean and package seeds from plants, Tuesday or Sunday mornings at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Judy Aird, 604-257-8674
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
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