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May 25, 2019 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden, Classroom In this popular workshop, learn to press and preserve gorgeous seaweeds in a variety of colours, textures and sizes. We will identify some common West Coast species, learn how to ethically collect yo… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: shaughnessy, workshop
October 29, 2016 from 1:30pm to 4pm – VanDusen Guides Classroom, Visitor Centre, 5151 Oak St. Vancouver Mason bees need a clean nest for optimal health, and this hands-on workshop shows you how to do it and why it is important. Led by Bee Master Brian Campbell, participants will open nests, understand… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: shaughnessy, kerrisdale, workshop
July 15, 2015 from 6:30pm to 9pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden If you want to grow food all year long, now is the time to plan and begin planting! This course covers the best locations for your winter growing season, and strategies to increase yield and protect… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: winter, garden, workshop
July 11, 2015 from 1:30pm to 4pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden There are more than 450 species of bees in BC! This walk with renowned bee expert, Brian Campbell, will explore the differences between mason bees, bumblebees, honeybees and more. As you walk around… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: bees, garden, workshop
June 13, 2015 from 10am to 12:30pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden Learn how to recognize many of BC’s native conifers and deciduous trees. In this hands-on workshop we will cover the plant parts you need to know to identify trees, practice using an identification k… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: workshop, tree, identification
May 26, 2015 from 6:30pm to 9pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden Encourage native bee populations by creating healthy bee habitat in your urban garden. This class will discuss best flower choices, bee baths, bee nests, soil care strategies, and the effects of (eve… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: garden, bees, workshop
April 27, 2015 from 10am to 3pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden In this teacher Pro-D workshop, learn how to grow an ecologically-friendly school food garden by fostering relationships between soil, plants and animals. This workshop is designed for teachers who a… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: teachers, workshop, ecology, garden
February 11, 2015 at 6pm to February 18, 2015 at 8:30pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden PLEASE NOTE this is a two-part course - February 11 and 18, 2015 Home-grown food should be ultra tasty and nutritious, but in reality, the nutrient value can vary greatly depending on what is in your… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: shaughnessy, education, workshop, gardening
January 31, 2015 from 10am to 12:30pm – VanDusen Botanical Garden Learn how to use the best apps (iPhone and iPad only) to assist you to grow organic food. This hands-on course will explore 3-4 apps for garden planning to reduce pests and increase yields through co… Organized by VanDusen Botanical Garden | Type: shaughnessy, education, workshop, gardening
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Interested in participating in a VV garden? We have collaborative gardens/garden spaces in 5 neighbourhoods. Contact us at gardening@villagevancouver.ca. Gardening now in progress. New gardeners welcome (space allowing).
Kits Village Recycling Depot (Kits Community Centre) Next depot: Thursday, June 15th
Main St. Village monthly gatherings (1st Tuesdays Little Mountain Neighbourhood House) Currently on hold due to COVID
Permaculture Vancouver Meetups (3rd Wednesdays VV McBride Park Fieldhouse (sometimes elsewhere) Next meetup: Special date Thursday, July 29th
West End Community Potluck/WE Urban Garden Club (3rd Sundays West End Community Centre, in July and August 4th Thursdays - July 22nd and August 26th.
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