A Floral Fable: 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. Master florist Christine deBeer will be demonstrating at the March 14 meeting. New members and guests welcome. Info: Donna, 604-986-9360 or Heather, 604-987-5382.
Kaleidoscope Eyes: A program for families with children ages five to 11 Saturday, March 17, 10: 30 a.m.-noon at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Fee: $20 per non-member family or $10 per member family. Registration required: 604-718-5898 or www.familyprograms@ vandusen.org.
The First Loutet Farm Work Bee of the Year will take place Saturday, March 24, 3: 30-5: 30 p.m. and the whole community is welcome to join in at 14th Street and Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver. Tools and gloves will be available and no experience is necessary. RSVP and info: emily@ediblegardenproject. com.
Vancouver Orchid Society will hold their 2012 show and sale March 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and March 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Admission: $7/$6. There will also be a preview party and advance sales March 23, 7-9: 30 p.m. Info: www. vancouverorchidsociety.ca.
GardenSmart Workshop - Veggies 101: Heather Nielsen will discuss how to plan and care for your first vegetable garden Saturday, March 31, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Admission: $5. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.gardensmart.ca.
Rainforest Programs for Adults: Learn the art of pine needle basketry Sunday, April 1, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Materials will be provided. Fee: $20. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.dnv.org/ecology/.
GardenSmart Workshop - Intermediate Vegetable Gardening: Learn advanced tips for growing delicious vegetables in your own garden Thursday, April 5, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Admission: $5. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www. gardensmart.ca.
The Alpine Garden Club Spring Show and Sale will take place Saturday, April 7, 1-4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. The show will be in the Cedar Room with the sale in the Floral Hall. The show - though primarily floral - will include many categories including foliage plants, native and exotic plants, and critiqued examples of bonsai. The sale includes not only alpine and rock garden specialties, but woodland plants, rhododendrons, trees and shrubs, and unique perennials and ground covers. Free. Info: www.vandusengarden.org.
Cherry Tree Talk and Walk: A guided walk with garden director Harry Jongerden highlighting the garden's ornamental cherry trees Saturday, April 7, 1-2: 30 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Regular admission. Info: www.vcbf.ca or www. vandusengarden.org.
Sakura Day Japan Fair: Celebrate the blooming of cherry trees and the start of spring with this family friendly Japanese festival April 7 and 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Enjoy festival food, the traditional tea ceremony, sake, cultural performances and arts and crafts. Regular admission. Info: www.vcbf.ca or www.vandusengarden.org.
Capilano Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month, 7: 30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. Guest speaker Garnett MacMullin will talk about bonsai at the April 9 meeting. New members welcome. Guests: $5. Info: 604-980-4964.
A Friends of the Garden Plant Sale will be held Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Park & Tilford Gardens, North Vancouver. Well informed volunteers will help choose plants well suited to our climate. Master gardeners will be available to answer all gardening questions. Rain or shine, cash only. Funds raised go towards enhancing the garden.
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: 604-903-4471. Info: www. 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: 604-903-4471. Info: www.wildbirdtrust. org.
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, 6049292928 or Chris, 604-924-1628.
Delbrook Garden Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7: 30 p.m. at St. Catherines Church, 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Guests: $5. Info: Flo, 604-985-4870.
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: www.ediblegardenproject. com or email volunteer@ 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. Info: 604327-8693 or www.greenclub. bc.ca.
Guided Walking Tours: VanDusen Botanical Garden at 5251 Oak St., Vancouver offers tours daily at 2 p.m. Meet at the information desk. Free for members or with garden admission. Info: www. vandusengarden.org.
Invasive Plants: Report invasive plants in B.C. communities by dialing 1-888-WEEDSBC (1888-933-3722). The Invasive Plant Council of B.C., in partnership with the Agriculture Environment and Wildlife Fund, operates the provincial toll-free hotline to help your community protect local resources. The hotline is part of Eyes Across B.C., an outreach and awareness initiative. To find out more about invasive plants you can also visit www.invasiveplantcouncilbc. ca. The IPCBC is a grassroots, non-profit society that provides workshops, activities, and events to educate the public and professionals. Membership is free and open to anyone willing to work collaboratively.
Seed Collectors: Learn how to collect, clean and package seeds from plants, Tuesday or Sunday mornings at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Info: Judy Aird at 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. Info: Dianne, 604-980-3025 or dkkennedy@shaw. ca.
West Coast Bonsai Society welcomes new members at all stages of ability who are interested in the art of miniature trees. Meetings with handson experts 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. Info: 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. Cost: $25 per year or $35 for a couple, drop-in, $5. Info: www. westvangardenclub.com.
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