GardenSmart Workshop - Veggies 101: Heather Nielsen will discuss how to plan and care for your first vegetable garden this 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.
Green Tips for Living in Bear Country: Christine Miller, education co-ordinator for the North Shore Black Bear Society will give tips on how to live green in harmony with bears Thursday, April 5, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Learn about bear biology and behaviour, how to avoid attracting bears and about composting. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
The Alpine Garden Club Spring Show and Sale will take place Saturday, April 7, 14 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.
Cedar Lecture Series: Learn about Scottish plant explorer George Forrest (1873-1932) who discovered a large number of new species Thursday, April 12, 7: 30 p.m. in the Visitor Centre at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Admission: $15 for non-members, $10 for members. Tickets are available at the administration office or at the door. Info: www. vandusengarden.org.
The Capilano Garden Club will meet Monday, April 16, 7: 30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. Guest speaker Garnett MacMullin will talk about bonsai. 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. For more information call 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. For more information call Elaine at 604-929-2928 or Chris at 604-924-1628.
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 welcome. For more information, call Dianne at 604-980-3025 or send an email to [email protected].
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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