GardenSmart - Maximize Your Space: Learn how to increase veggie harvests in small spaces with gardening expert Sharon Hanna Wednesday, July 20, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Lillooet Community Garden, north of the Holiday Inn between Lillooet Road and Old Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. Admission: $5. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www. gardensmart.ca.
Loutet Farm Work Bee: Join in building pathways, weeding beds, building fences and more Wednesday, July 20, 5: 30-7: 30 p.m. at the farm at East 14th Street and Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver. Tools and gloves will be provided. No experience necessary. Info: email volunteer@ ediblegarden project.com.
Bountiful Boulevards: Learn how to create a bountiful harvest of locally grown food and flowers in vacant grassy areas of municipal land between the sidewalk and property line at this free presentation Thursday, July 21, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society will hold their annual show and competition Saturday, July 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, July 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Admission: $2. Info: Frances, 604-591-3262.
City Park Stewards Work Party: Volunteers are needed to help remove invasive plants at MacKay Creek Park Saturday, July 23, 9 a.m.-noon. Meet in the parking lot just off Hamilton and 21st Streets, North Vancouver. Tools, refreshments and gloves will be provided. Info: 6046890766, ext. 23, slevy@evergreen. ca or www.evergreen.ca.
Edible Garden Project - Group Gardening: Help sow seeds to prepare for winter gardening and doing a lot of harvesting Saturday, July 23, 1011: 30 a.m. or 1-2: 30 p.m. Email volunteer@ediblegardenproject. com for location and details.
Friends of the Park Strip will meet to pull ivy on Saturday, July 23 at 9 a.m. Meet at south end of Tatlow Avenue in the Norgate area, North Vancouver. Bring gloves. Info: 6049868214.
Native Plants of the Seymour Old Growth Forest: Take a leisurely walk around this riverside trail Saturday, July 23, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, North Vancouver. Learn about where and why you would expect to find certain plants growing in this area, discover how some have been used as food and medicine and how you can use them to beautify your home garden. A short bus ride to the remote access trail will be provided. Free. Registration: 604-432-6359.
Summer Pruning: learn which plants should be pruned in the summer and the proper way to do it Saturday, July 23, 9 a.m.noon at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Fee: non-member, $45; member, $35. Info: www. vandusengarden.org.
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.
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. For more information call 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. For more information call 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 volunteer@ ediblegardenproject.com.
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: 604327-8693 or www.greenclub. bc.ca.
Invasive Plants: Report invasive plants in B.C. communities by dialing 1-888-WEEDSBC (1888933-3722). 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.
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.
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