Nature and Water Photo Contest: The Nature Trust of B.C. invites amateur photographers who are residents of B.C. to enter its 2012 photo contest until Dec. 7. Photos of nature in B.C. will be accepted in the following categories: wild water, landscapes and water, wildlife and water and plants and water. Photos can be uploaded at naturetrust.bc.ca or via Flickr to The Nature Trust of BC Group. Info: [email protected] or 604-924-9771.
Plush Christmas: Capilano Flower Arranging Club's guest speaker for its Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7: 30 p.m. meeting will be floral designer Mandy Karpoff. The club meets at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. New members and guests welcome. Info: Donna at 604986-9360 or Heather at 604987-5382.
Floral Open House: Diamond Florist will host a fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 22 at 1266 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. A portion of all sales and pre-orders will go to BC Children's Hospital. Items include seasonal florals, unique gifts, wreaths, centrepieces, mini trees, poinsettias and more. There will be door prizes and refreshments from 5 to 9 p.m. Info: diamondflorist.ca or 604980-7050.
Bring Back the Butterflies: Learn more about butterflies - environmental indicators and pollinators Saturday, Nov. 24, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.
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.
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 at 604-980-3025 or [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. Info: 604-922-6608.
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