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Suzanne Mazoret, Dan Ellis and Gabriel Mazoret invite community members to the Lynn Valley Community Association’s 16th annual Park Project, a partnership with the District of North Vancouver. On Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m.

Suzanne Mazoret, Dan Ellis and Gabriel Mazoret invite community members to the Lynn Valley Community Association’s 16th annual Park Project, a partnership with the District of North Vancouver. On Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m.

North Shore Parents of Multiples invite the public to pick up gently used toys, clothing and gear for babies and children at the Kids’ Swap Sale on Saturday, April 12 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Holy Trinity elementary, 128 W. 27th St.

North Shore Parents of Multiples invite the public to pick up gently used toys, clothing and gear for babies and children at the Kids’ Swap Sale on Saturday, April 12 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Holy Trinity elementary, 128 W. 27th St.

The move to a more organic and holistic approach to gardening is taking root in the District of North Vancouver as horticulture staff become organic landcare practitioners.

Rhyme Time Sing, rhyme, laugh and learn with this early literacy program for parents, caregivers and babies from newborn to 12 months Wednesdays, April 9-May 28, 10:30-11 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

Rufus hummingbirds are back - a sure sign that spring has arrived. It has been suggested that the Rufus times its arrival with the blooming of salmonberry and redflowering currant.

Spring is in the air and many of us are looking at making some refreshing changes to our homes. It's my belief that making small, carefully considered modifications to a home can make a meaningful difference to how it feels.

Sometimes a little sparkle is appreciated on a warm spring evening.

Eat Your Greens: For adults and teens wanting to explore nature’s spring bounty. Join naturalist Maryann Abbs for a forest walk to discover edible leaves and shoots, Saturday, April 12, 1-2:30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre. $8.