Restoration at the Dale: The Lighthouse Park Preservation Society is looking for volunteers to help remove invasive plants and plant native species Saturday, Nov. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the corner of Water Lane and The Dale, West Vancouver. Wear old clothes, sturdy shoes and work gloves. lpps.ca
Reptiles and Amphibians: Christopher Stinson, of the UBC Beaty Biodiversity Museum, will host a free talk on reptiles and amphibians Saturday, Dec. 6, 2-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. lpps.ca
Monthly Bird Count: Join the Lighthouse Park Preservation Society Sundays Dec. 7 and Jan. 4, 2015, 8:30 a.m. Meet at the upper kiosk of the parking lot at Lighthouse Park. lpps.ca
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 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. Monday, Dec. 8 the club will host speaker Diane Thomas for the Christmas Social and Interactive event. New members welcome: $25. Guests: $5. 604-926-2304
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. 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
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 species in B.C. communities to the provincial hotline, 1-888-933-3722, through the Invasive Species Council of British Columbia. The council operates a provincewide hotline intended to help communities protect local resources and connect residents to committee groups active in their area. The council is an action-oriented, non-profit organization working to reduce the impact of invasive species in B.C. Membership is free and open to anyone willing to work collaboratively. bcinvasives.ca
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
West Coast Bonsai Society welcomes new members who are interested in the art of miniature trees. Meetings are every third Wednesday of the month, February through November, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. 604-922-6608
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
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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