Winter watershed snowshoe tours A moderately strenuous snowshoe tour around First Lake on Mount Seymour, North Vancouver Thursday, Jan. 23, 6-9 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 26, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn about local ecology and the connection between snow and the drinking water supply. The importance of protected watersheds and the future of water management will be discussed. $18 with own snowshoes, $25 includes snowshoe rental. 604-432-6359 onlineca. activecommunities.com/MetroVancouver/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp
Bird nest box maintenance on Saturday, Jan. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. at Mahon Park, West 15th Street and Forbes Avenue, North Vancouver. Help clean and monitor the nesting boxes before the birds return to nest. [email protected]
City Parks Stewards Invasive Pull An event full of blackberry, ivy and holly removal. Get your hands dirty, and see how much can be removed Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at Mahon Park, near West 15th Street and Forbes Avenue, North Vancouver. [email protected] uncover your creeks on Monday, Feb. 3, 3:15-4:30 p.m. at the entrance to Mahon Park, West 18th Street and Jones Avenue, North Vancouver. Learn about local ecology, engage in data collection, observe local environmental change and monitor water quality in Wagg Creek. [email protected]
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. 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
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
Invasive Plants Report invasive plants in B.C. communities by dialing 1-888-WEEDSBC (1-888-933-3722). The Invasive Species Council of B.C., in partnership with the Agriculture Environment and Wildlife Fund, operates the provincial toll-free hotline to help your community protect local resources. The hotline is part of Eyes Across B.C., an outreach and awareness initiative. To find out more about invasive plants you can also visit invasiveplantcouncilbc. ca. The Invasive Species Council of British Columbia is a grassroots, non-profit society that provides workshops, activities, and events to educate the public and professionals. Membership is free and open to anyone willing to work collaboratively.
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].
