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. For more information email [email protected] or phone 604-924-9771.
GardenSmart Workshop - Marvelous Mushrooms: Learn how to grow your own edible mushrooms Saturday, Nov. 3, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Admission: $5. To register call 604-9903755. Info: gardensmart.ca.
Going Local - Sustainable, Affordable Food: Peter Ladner speaks about his book, The Urban Food Revolution: Changing the Way We Feed Cities. Thursday, Nov. 8, 7: 30 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. For more information call 604718-5898. Members $10, non-members $15.
Walk in the Rainforest - A Winter Herbal: A program for adults to learn about local plants that will help individuals stay well this winter, Sunday, Nov. 4, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755.
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 604-986-9360 or Heather at 604-987-5382.
Heading South?: Families with children ages five to 11 can learn about migration and why some plants need birds to survive on Sunday, Nov. 18, from 10: 30 a.m. to noon or 1: 30-3 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. 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 are 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.
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