Notices
Capilano Garden Club Dan Henegar, manager of parks arborculture and horticulture for the District of West Vancouver, will give a talk about drought and drought tolerant plants in the garden Monday, Jan. 11, 2016 at the Capilano Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver, 7:30 p.m. Annual membership is $25, guests $5. 604-980-4964.
Ongoing
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
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
Capilano Flower Arranging Club meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August), 7 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
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
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
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 province-wide 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 and guests are welcome. Daphne, [email protected]
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
West Vancouver Seniors’ Centre Garden Club: A vibrant group that brings together both new and experienced gardeners to engage in a wide range of activities to get their hands in the dirt, expand their gardening knowledge and make new friends Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. wvscgardenclub.blogspot.com
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