Community Garden Project: Share your gardening expertise and make a difference in your community. Molly Nye House is looking for volunteers to help with a new project later this spring. All supplies provided. For more information call 604-987-5820.

Art in the Garden Tour: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents this 11th annual event, May 29 and 30, noon-5 p.m. Spend a weekend with artists and musicians in gardens of the North Shore. Admission: $1 per garden. Visit www.nvartscouncil.ca to find out where to pick up a brochure, with map.

Bringing Back the Plants: Ethno-botanist Nancy Turner will give a free public talk, Saturday, May 29, 3 p.m. in the Phyl Munday Hut at Lighthouse Park, West Vancouver. For more information call 604-926-3174.

Celebrate The Day of the Honey Bee: Get an up close look at bees through an observation hive, see beekeeping equipment, and hear some interesting stories, Saturday, May 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver.

Cedar Series Lecture -- Hardy Orchids: Award winning international speaker Bill Bischoff will share his passion for all orchids, cyclamen and gardening, Thursday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. Cost: members $10/non-members $15, trio pack, includes three tickets, members $25/non-members $40. Tickets are limited, and available in advance. VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. For more information call 604-257-8670 or go to www.vandusengarden.org.

Bird Survey: All levels of birders welcome on the first Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. at Maplewood Flats Conservation Area, 2645 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. For more information call 604-987-5586.

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 Highway, North Vancouver. For more information call 604-987-5586.

Capilano Flower Arranging Club meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August), 7 p.m. at Delbrook recreation centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Demonstrations, guest speakers and workshops. New members and guests welcome. For more information contact Donna, 604-986-9360 or Heather, 604-987-5382.

Capilano Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. June 14 will be the End of Year Social, at Canyon Heights Church, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Guests: $5.

Deep Cove Garden Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. on the second floor of Parkgate Community Centre. Meetings include speakers, workshops and more. For more information contact Elaine at 604-929-2928.

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. For more information contact Linda at 604-987-3896.

Green Thumbs Garden Club: A club for beginner or intermediate gardeners meets on the third Monday of the month, 7 p.m., on the North Shore. For more information call 604-990-9394 or go to www.icangarden.com.

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.

Mahon Park Stewards: Help pull invasive plant species every fourth Saturday, in Mahon Park, North Vancouver, 9 a.m.-noon. Meet at the 15th and Forbes Street trailhead. Tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided. Rain or shine, so prepare for the weather. Info: 604-689-0766, ext. 23. (May date change to Saturday May 29.)

Native Plants Demonstration Garden Work Party: Meet every second Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m. from April to September at Mahon Park, North Vancouver, to help clean up the garden. The garden is located in the recreational area of Mahon Park near the water park, north of the running track. Tools, gloves and refreshments provided. Rain or shine. Info: 604-689-0766, ext. 23.

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 experts on hand are every third Wednesday of the month, February through November, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Delbrook recreation centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. The society will be holding an annual show and sale, June 5 and 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Centre Plaza of Harry Jerome Community Centre, 123 East 23rd St. For more information call 604-922-6608.

West Vancouver Garden Club meets the first Tuesday of every month from September to July with the exception of January. Coffee and guest speakers, 7:30 p.m. at St. David's United Church, 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Cost: $25 per year or $35 for a couple, drop-in is $5. For more information visit www.westvangardenclub.com.

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