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GardenSmart Workshop — Pollination Power: Learn all about mason bees and how to provide habitat for these important pollinators Sunday, March 3, 1-2:30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. Info: northshorerecycling. ca/programs/gardensmartworkshops.
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.
workshops. Seedy Saturday: A celebration of heritage varieties and organic gardening featuring more than 30 growers, seed companies and exhibitors Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. There will also be seed inspired activities for kids. Admission by donation. Info: vandusengarden.org. Walk in the Rainforest — The Wakening Forest: A program for adults to look for signs of forest plants waking up and discover how to identify plants in the winter time Sunday, Feb. 24, 1-2:30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. EarthWorks: Biologist and author Dick Cannings will give a presentation on the status of Canada’s birds and climate change Tuesday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Free. GardenSmart Workshop — Backyard Seed Saving: An introduction to seed pollination, processing, saving and storage Saturday, March 2, 1:30-3 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755. Info: northshorerecycling.
Worm World: A program for families with children ages five to 11 Sunday, March 10 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Participants will take a closer look at worms, how they live, what they eat, the important things they do and make a mini worm composter to take home. Fee: $25 per nonmember family or $15 per member family. Registration required: 604-718-5898 or familyprograms@vandusen. org.
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. 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. — compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your North Shore non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com.
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