North Shore Fruit Tree Project: Do you have fruit trees in your yard that need picking? The North Shore Fruit Tree Project will pick unwanted fruit and donate it to local charities. To donate, call 604-983-6444 x640 or email [email protected] (if possible, before the fruit is ripe). The society is also seeking volunteers to help throughout the summer and fall. northshorefruittreeproject.ca
Lawn Sprinkling Guide: Mornings only (4-9 a.m.) watering regulations are in effect until Sept. 30. One hour a week is all that is needed for a healthy lawn. Even-numbered addresses: Monday, Wednesday or Saturday mornings. Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday. metrovancouver.org
Return of the Osprey Event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Wild Bird Trust’s site office, 2645 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. Activities include how to identify butterflies; meet local artists and photographers, learn about purple martins and ospreys plus more. wildbirdtrust.org
City Parks Stewards Invasive Pull: Bring your family and friends Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help remove invasive growth, plant native species and work together to help restore Greenwood Park. Meet at the park entrance at 23rd Street East and Ridgeway Ave., North Vancouver. 604-689-0766 x221 [email protected]
Edible Gardening: Join Emily Jubenvill of the Edible Garden Project to learn the basics of planning, planting, and tending to a vegetable garden, whether it is in the backyard or on the balcony Thursday, July 31, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration required.
604-987-4471 x8175.
Uncover Your Creeks on Monday, Aug. 4, 3:15-4:30 p.m. at the entrance to Mahon Park, West 18th and Jones Ave., North Vancouver. Learn about the local ecology of the watershed, monitor water quality in Wagg Creek and help remove invasive species and replace them with native plants. 604-689-0766 x221
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.
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]
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your event to [email protected].
