Nourish Your Community: Too much fruit on your trees? If you have a hard time eating all of your fruit, don't let it go to waste. Donate it. The North Shore Fruit Tree Project will visit and pick your tree fruit and donate it to those in need in the community. Sign up as a donor at www.northshorefruittreeproject.ca.
Watershed Tours: Metro Vancouver will open the Capilano and Coquitlam Watersheds to the public by hosting guided bus tours of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve throughout August and September. Visit metrovancouver.org for dates and times. Registration required: 604-432-6430 or [email protected].
Garden Open House: Join landscape architect Senga Lindsay to learn tricks of the trade for sustainable gardening and landscape design, Aug. 27, 12:30-4:30 p.m. at 4268 Fonteyn Way, North Vancouver. Info: www.sengadesigns.com under the events tab.
Bird Walk: Meet at VanDusen Gardens at 10 a.m., Saturday Aug. 27 with Jeremy Gordon to explore the visiting birds. Rain or shine, free with admission.
Invasive Plants Pull: Volunteers welcome to help remove a Japanese Knotweed infestation in Lower Mackay Park, Aug. 27, 9 a.m.-noon rain or shine. Refreshments, tools, gloves provided. Info: www.evergreen.ca or 604-689-0766 ext. 23.
Earth Walk: Explore the North Shore's outdoor spaces and its resources Sunday, Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. Traditional food gathering, preparation and preservation will be explored. Fee: $15. The location of the walk will be given upon registration at 604-990-3700, ext. 8016.
Yes, Please, Trees: Families with children five to 10 years old can investigate the world of trees and easy ways to identify them Saturday, Sept. 17, 10:30 a.m.-noon or 1:30-3 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Fee: $20, non-members/$10, members. Registration required: 604-718-5898 or [email protected].
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.
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. Info: Donna, 604-986-9360 or Heather, 604-987-5382.
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.
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, 604-929-2928 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 [email protected].
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: 604-327-8693 or www.greenclub.bc.ca.
Guided Walking Tours: VanDusen Botanical Garden at 5251 Oak St., Vancouver offers tours daily at 2 p.m. plus Wednesdays at 10:30 a.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 (1-888-933-3722). 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. Invasive plants are the second greatest threat to biodiversity. They can cause damage to the environment, economy and human health. 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.
North Shore Eco Tour: A free 90-minute tour of the North Shore rainforest departs daily (except Mondays) at 8:30 a.m. from Bean Around the World at Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Ct., North Vancouver. View the North Shore's beauty on an eco-friendly bus fueled with recycled veggie oil. Info: 604-290-0145 or www.vancouverecotours.com.
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.
West Coast Bonsai Society welcomes new members at all stages of ability who are interested in the art of miniature trees. Meetings with hands-on 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. For more information go to www.westvangardenclub.com.
Email information for your North Shore non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].
