Gardener Extraordinaire: A presentation on food gathering with horticulturist, author and CBC regular, Brian Minter, Thursday, March 13, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7403
GardenSmart Workshop - seeding for success: Join local farmer Gavin Wright for a morning demystifying the process of growing your own plants from seed Saturday, March 15, 10-11:30 a.m. at Loutet Farm, East 14th Street and Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver. Registration required.$8.25. 604-990-3755 eventbrite.ca
GardenSmart Workshop - veggies 101: Learn how to plan and plant your first vegetable garden from seed to table Thursday, March 20, 7-8:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Registration required. $8.25. 604-990-3755 eventbrite.ca
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
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
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 second 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
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. 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
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
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
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