City Park Rehabilitation Project: All are welcome to help remove invasive plants Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m.-noon. Meet in the cul-de-sac of Fell Avenue and 17th Street, North Vancouver. Refreshments, tools and gloves will be provided. Rain or shine, but not snow or ice. Info: 604-689-0766, ext. 23, [email protected] or www. evergreen.ca.
The First Loutet Farm Work Bee of the Year will take place Saturday, March 24, 3: 30-5: 30 p.m. and the whole community is welcome to join in at 14th Street and Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver. Tools and gloves will be available and no experience is necessary. RSVP and info: emily@ediblegardenproject. com.
Vancouver Orchid Society will hold their 2012 show and sale March 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and March 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Admission: $7/$6. There will also be a preview party and advance sales March 23, 7-9: 30 p.m. Info: www. vancouverorchidsociety.ca.
Redesigning Civilization: Toby Hemenway, author of the permaculture book Gaia's Garden will share his knowledge Monday, March 26, 7-9: 30 p.m. at Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Learn how to transform and create prosperous and ecologically intelligent cities and suburbs. Tickets: $10. Registration: www.redesigningcivilization. eventbrite.ca.
GardenSmart Workshop - Veggies 101: Heather Nielsen will discuss how to plan and care for your first vegetable garden 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.
The Alpine Garden Club Spring Show and Sale will take place Saturday, April 7, 1-4 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.
Cherry Tree Talk and Walk: A guided walk with garden director Harry Jongerden highlighting the garden's ornamental cherry trees Saturday, April 7, 1-2: 30 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Regular admission in effect. Info: www.vcbf.ca or www.vandusengarden.org.
Sakura Day Japan Fair: Celebrate the blooming of cherry trees and the start of spring with this family-friendly Japanese festival April 7 and 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Enjoy festival food, the traditional tea ceremony, sake, cultural performances and arts and crafts. Regular admission in effect. Info: www.vcbf.ca or www.vandusengarden.org.
