GardenSmart Workshop - growing great food in containers: Learn how to create a bountiful edible container garden. Perfect for those living in apartments or condos or simply wanting to start small, Wednesday, April 2, 7-8:30 p.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 E 2nd St., North Vancouver. Registration required. $8.25. 604-990-3755 eventbrite.ca
Spring Home And Garden Shows: Featuring the latest trends and more than 70 home improvement specialists. April 4-6 at Harry Jerome Arena, 123 East 23rd St. North Vancouver. April 25-27 at West Vancouver Ice Arena, 786 22nd Ave., West Vancouver. Free. fivestarmarketing.ca
Sakura Days Japan Fair: The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival will hold a two-day celebration of the cultural arts and age-old traditions of Japan, allowing everyone to try their own had at origami, calligraphy, ikebana and other Japanese arts and crafts demonstrations, Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6, noon-4 p.m. at VanDusen Gardens, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. vcbf.ca
Spring Plant Show And Sale: The Alpine Garden Club of B.C.'s show will feature exhibits in dozens of categories. Sale includes alpines and woodlanders, rhodos, trees, ground covers, perennials and seeds, Saturday, April 5, noon-4 p.m. at VanDusen Gardens, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver.
Surf Scoters In A Changing Sea: Dr. Eric M. Anderson will present his research on surf scoters, addressing the conservation issues facing this sea duck and marine birds along the Pacific coast Saturday, April 5, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca
Dig In: The North Shore Community Garden Society will host an open house Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the community garden at North Vancouver City Hall by the 13th Street entrance. The event will include a workshop on urban composting. cnv. org/communitygardens
Invasive plant removal: The Lower Mainland Green Team will be working with Evergreen to remove invasive plants and plant native plants at Lynnmouth Park Sunday, April 6, 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m. meetup.com/The-Lower-Mainland-Green-Team/events/152124742/
Uncover your creeks: Monday, April 7, 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]
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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