Backyard Rainwater Harvesting: Learn to capture water for your garden Saturday, Oct. 25 1-2:30 p.m. at Queensbury Garden, 644 Queensbury Ave., North Vancouver. Workshop is outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather. Cost: $8.25. To register, visit eventbrite.ca or call Lynn Valley Ecology Centre, 604-990-3755.
Uncover Your Creeks: Bring family and friends to help Evergreen remove invasive growth and plant native species Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at Greenwood Park, 23rd Street and Ridgeway Avenue, North Vancouver. Everyone welcome. Refreshments, gloves and tools provided.
Elfin Saddles and Witches' Butter: Discover the eclectic world of forest fungi on a walk through Lynn Canyon Park's damp trails Saturday, Oct. 25, 1-2:30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Registration, $8.25 at 604-990-3755.
Mushroom Walk: Terry Taylor will share his expertise on the role of fungi and microscopic organisms Saturday, Oct. 25, 1-3 p.m. at Lighthouse Park, West Vancouver. Meet at the upper kiosk in the parking lot for an informative, guided walk. lpps.ca
The Beasts of the North Shore: David Cook will describe local species outlining interesting facts about their biology and more Wednesday, Oct. 29, 7-9 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court., North Vancouver. Free. Registration required, call 604-929-3727.
Bat Conservation Workshop: Erin Rutherford will talk about the ecological role of bats, how to build a bat box and more Thursday, Oct. 30, 4-7 p.m. at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Registration: Rachel Clearwater at [email protected].
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
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email [email protected]
