Compost Coaching: Free personalized, at-home support for using the Green Can or backyard composter. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you're guaranteed to learn something new. Offered by the North Shore Recycling Program on behalf of all three North Shore municipalities. Book appointments at coaching. northshorerecycling.ca or 604984-9730.
Garden Plot Lottery: The North Shore Community Garden Society is pleased to announce a new community garden at North Vancouver City Hall, 141 West 14th St. Awarding of plots will be through a lottery on April 2. Submit your name to north-shorecommunitygardensociety. ca/announcements by March 29 if interested.
Climate Change and Trees: An educational exhibit by UBC's Faculty of Forestry that explores the effects of climate change on many of the tree species found in VanDusen's collection will
run until June 9 at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. The exhibit consists of 19 interpretative panels, each representing a species of tree, that explore how trees in the garden are adapting (or not) to the climatic changes in southwestern B.C. Info: sue. [email protected].
GardenSmart Workshop - Veggies 101: Learn how to plan your first vegetable garden Wednesday, April 3, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. Info: northshorerecycling. ca/programs/gardensmart-workshops.
Bats of B.C.: Learn about B.C.'s bats from biologist and wildlife photographer Jared Hobbs Saturday, April 6, 1: 303: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.
GardenSmart Workshop - Seed Starting: Learn the process of growing your plants from seed Saturday, April 6, 10-11: 30 a.m. at Loutet Farm, corner of East 14th Street and Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver. Dress appropriately for this outdoor workshop. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. Info: northshorerecycling. ca/programs/gardensmart-workshops.
Spring Show and Sale: The Alpine Garden Club of B.C. will hold a juried show and sale Saturday, April 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. The sale includes not only alpines and woodlanders, but more from members and some small B.C. nurseries. Free admission. Sales are cash or cheques only. Info: agc-bc.ca.
GardenSmart Workshop - Intermediate Vegetable Gardening: Learn tips for growing delicious vegetables Wednesday, April 10, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. Info: northshorerecycling. ca/programs/gardensmart-workshops.
Vancouver Dahlia Society Annual Tuber Sale will take place April 13 and 14, 1-4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Free. Info: Evelyn Crawford, 604-437-8395, [email protected] or vancouverdahliasociety.com.
Walk in the Rainforest - Bird Journeys: A program for adults to discover the story of local bird migrations Saturday, April 13, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755.
GardenSmart Workshop - Veggies 101: Learn how to plan your first vegetable garden Sunday, April 14, 12: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-9903755. Info: northshorerecycling. ca/programs/gardensmart-workshops.
Go Play Outside - A Celebration of Robert Bateman: A program for families with children ages five to 11 Sunday, April 14 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: 604718-5898 or familyprograms@ vandusen.org.
