Annual General Meeting: Old Growth Conservancy society with guest Sandra Bicego, manager of environment and sustainability, District of West Vancouver, will make a presentation on merging sustainability into the environment and vice versa: how can we do this together? Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7-9 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. ogcs.ca
Call for Gardens: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking beautiful and unique North Shore private gardens to feature in the 15th annual Art in the Garden Tour that will take place May 31 and June 1. Deadline for submission: Saturday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. 604-988-6844 [email protected] nvartscouncil.ca/events/artgarden
GardenSmart Workshop - Fruit Tree pruning 101: Join fruit tree expert David Tracey for a hands-on workshop to learn how to help fruit trees thrive by knowing when and what to cut Saturday, Feb. 22, 10-11:30 a.m. at Queen Mary Community Garden, 230 West Keith Rd., North Vancouver. $8.25. Registration required. 604-990-3755 gardensmart.ca
Dine for nature: On Monday, Feb. 24, from 6 p.m. onwards, 15 per cent of food sales at The Lobby Restaurant at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver will be donated to the Nature Trust of B.C., a land conservation organization. There will also be a silent auction. Reservations: 604-973-8000.
Fishing Down the Food Chain: Hear University of British Columbia professor Daniel Pauly talk about over-fishing larger species and the effects it has on aquatic life Monday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m. at Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Free. [email protected]
Open House: Invasive plants are a major problem in the Lower Mainland. The District of West Vancouver is developing a strategy to address this problem, and needs the public's input Wednesday, Feb. 26, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Gleneagles Golf Course Clubhouse, 6190 Marine Dr. 604-925-7130 westvancouver.ca/invasiveplants
Uncover Your Creeks on Monday, March 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]
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information to [email protected].
