Organic Top Soil Fundraiser: Grand Boulevard Parent Participation preschool is having a spring top soil fundraiser Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Queensbury Elementary parking lot, 2020 Moody Ave., North Vancouver. $5 per bag or $30 per yard. North Vancouver delivery available with donation. All proceeds go to support school programming.
Backyard Seed Saving: Learn the fundamentals of seed saving, including seed breeding, selection, simple genetics and more Saturday, March 7, 9:30-11 a.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East 2nd St., North Vancouver. To register visit eventbrite.ca or call the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 604-990-3755.
Seedy Saturday: Kick off the season by sharing seeds and tips with fellow gardeners Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East 2nd St., North Vancouver. Bring seeds to trade, buy vegetable seedlings, meet community organizations and share tips and resources. Admission suggested donation $2. Registration required. ediblegardenproject.com
Fruit Tree Pruning 101: Learn how to identify which branches to prune every year, typical shapes of fruit trees and more Sunday, March 8, 10-11:30 a.m. at Queen Mary Community Garden, Keith Rd. and Mahon Ave., North Vancouver. To register visit eventbrite.ca or call the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 604-990-3755.
Tips and Tricks For Healthy Vegetables In Small Gardens: West Vancouver Seniors’ Centre Garden Club kicks off the gardening season with a talk by Ryan Nassichuk Monday, March 9, 1:30 p.m. at 695 21st St., West Vancouver. $5 Pre-register 604-925-7280.
Easier Gardening With Arthritis: Hosted by the Capilano Garden Club, with guest speaker Joanne Smith, a Certified Hand Therapist, Monday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. New members welcome: $25. Guests: $5. 604-926-2304
Capilano Flower Arranging Club: Join Irantaj Zargarpour, teacher of Sogetsu Ikebana and Western Flower Arranging, for a demonstration on parallel and line designs Wednesday, March 11, 7:15 p.m. at Delbrook Rec Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver.
Seed Starting: seeding for success Learn how to start a vegetable garden indoors and get a head start on the growing season Saturday, March 14, 10-11:30 a.m. at Loutet Farm, 1400 Rufus Ave., North Vancouver. $8.25 eventbrite.ca
Remove Ivy, Laurel and Holly: Join the Lower Mainland Green Team to help restore habitat at Dale Park, Saturday, March 21, 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Water Lane and The Dale, West Vancouver. Hosted by the Lighthouse Park Preservation Society. Refreshments and gloves provided. lpps.ca
City Park Stewards: Bring family and friends to help Evergreen remove invasive growth, plant native species and work together to help restore North Vancouver’s parks Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Greenwood Park, 23rd St. East and Ridgeway Ave. uncoveryourcreeks.ca
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), 7:30 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
Compost Coaching: Free personalized, at-home support for using the Green Can or backyard composter. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’re guaranteed to learn something new. Offered by the North Shore Recycling Program on behalf of all three North Shore municipalities. Book appointments at 604-984-9730 coaching.northshorerecycling.ca
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
Donate Surplus Harvest: The North Shore Recycling program encourages gardeners to donate surplus harvest to local food banks and shelters. No donation is too small and donations are accepted year round. For a list of organizations accepting fresh produce, visit nsrp.bc.ca.
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 are welcome. Dianne, 604-980-3025 [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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