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HOME green guide From page 11 Rona parking lot at 1160 East Third St., North Vancouver. There will be free hotdogs, coffee and hot chocolate. All proceeds will go to the North Vancouver City Firefighters scholarship fund. Christmas Tree Chip-Up: Grand Boulevard preschool will hold a tree chip-up by donation Saturday, Jan. 5, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at 520 East 20th St., North Vancouver. There will be coffee and treats. Info: info@gbppp. com. Christmas Tree Chip-Up: The global education class at West Vancouver secondary will hold a tree chip-up by donation Saturday, Jan. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at 1750 Mathers Ave. Proceeds will go towards projects in Nicaragua. Christmas Tree Chip-Up: The Seymour Scouts will hold their annual tree chip-up by donation Sunday, Jan. 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Parkgate Village shopping centre at the corner of Mount Seymour Parkway and Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver. All proceeds benefit various scout programs. Walk in the Rainforest — Winter Tracking: A program for adults to learn how to read tracks and signs and discover the secret lives of temperate rainforest animals Saturday, Jan. 12, 12:30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. Horticultural Therapy Program: Individuals who are curious about this program that begins on Feb. 17 can attend a free information session Sunday, Jan. 20, 1 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Info
and registration: 604-7185898. Details: vancouver.ca/ vandusen/adultEducation/ hortTherapy.htm. Folk Stories of Familiar Plants: A program for families with children ages five to 11 Sunday, Jan. 27 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Participants will explore a winter wonderland through folklore. Fee: $25 per nonmember family or $15 per member family. Registration required: 604-718-5898 or familyprograms@vandusen. org. 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: 604-9034471. Info: 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: 604-9034471. Info: wildbirdtrust. org. 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. 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. Compost Coaching: A free program offered by the North Shore Recycling Program. Learn how to minimize common composting problems, improve your
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CUB Ryder Bjarnason of the 11th Seymour Scouts and members of the 13th Seymour Scouts invite the public to the Scouts’ annual Christmas Tree Chip-up, Sunday, Jan. 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Parkgate Village Shopping Centre, 3680 Mount Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver. The event is by donation. finished compost and take less garbage to the curb. Compost coaches will come to your home to reveal the secrets to creating compost. Info: 604984-9730 or nsrp.bc.ca. 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. Donate Surplus Harvest: The North Shore Recycling program encourages gardeners to donate surplus harvest to local food banks and shelters. No donation is too small and donations are accepted year round. For a list of organizations accepting fresh produce visit nsrp.bc.ca. 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
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