Invasive Plant Management Workshop: The community is invited to provide input and be part of a discussion on strategy to deal with invasive plants Tuesday, March 5, 5: 30-7: 30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Hall, 141 West 14th St. RSVP by March 1 to [email protected]. Info: cnv.org/invasiveplants.
GardenSmart Workshop - Backyard Seed Saving: An introduction to seed pollination, processing, saving and storage Saturday, March 2, 1: 30-3 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. Info: northshorerecycling. ca/programs/gardensmart-workshops.
Seedy Saturday: Buy, swap and learn to save seeds at this second annual event March 2, 1-3 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Admission by a suggested donation of $1. Info: ediblegardenproject.com.
Walk in the Rainforest - Nature Photography: A program for adults that will focus on composition and technical aspects of nature photos Saturday, March 2, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Photographer Mike Wakefield will present a classroom discussion followed by a short outdoor shoot. Bring an SLR or digital camera. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604990-3755.
GardenSmart Workshop - Pollination Power: Learn all about mason bees and how to provide habitat for these important pollinators Sunday, March 3, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. Info: northshorerecycling. ca/programs/gardensmart-workshops.
GardenSmart Workshop - Buzz: Learn about the fascinating world of honey bees with beekeeper Lianne Shyry as she delves into what it takes to manage hives Sunday, March 9, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. Info: northshorerecycling. ca/programs/gardensmart-workshops.
Invasive Plant Removal: All are welcome to help remove invasive plants Sunday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at Lynnmouth Park, North Vancouver. Meet Dana in the MEC Community Room if you are interested.
Worm World: A program for families with children ages five to 11 Sunday, March 10 from 10: 30 a.m. to noon at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Participants will take a closer look at worms, how they live, what they eat, the important things they do and make a mini worm composter to take home. Fee: $25 per non-member family or $15 per member family. Registration required: 604-718-5898 or familyprograms@vandusen. org.
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. Info: 604-9034471. Info: 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. Info: 604-9034471. Info: wildbirdtrust.org.
Capilano Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 7: 30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Guests: $5. Info: 604-980-4964.
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. Info: Donna, 604-986-9360 or Heather, 604-987-5382.
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. Info: Elaine, 604-929-2928 or Chris, 604924-1628.
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. Registration and info: ediblegardenproject. com or email volunteer@ ediblegardenproject.com.
Email information for your North Shore non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].
