April 14 | Home-Grown Veggies: No-Fail Foods for First-Time Urban Farmers
March 29, 2010
Join North Shore Advanced Master Gardener Mike Nassichuk for an evening introduction to the tastiest and easiest vegetables to grow in your own yard.
Nothing is better for the environment or your palate than a “zero mile diet”, and Mike will help you get started on your new foray into veggie gardening.
Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Location: West Vancouver Senior’s Centre (695 21st Street, WV) (Audio Visual Room)
April 1 | Easter EGGstravaganza – West End
March 21, 2010
Join in on the fun at this great family Easter Event!
Enjoy games, arts and craft bouncy castle, and an Easter Egg Hunt.
Please pre-register to ensure your childs spot in the egg hunt.$5/child
Location: West End Community Centre
Date: Thursday Apr 01, 2010
Contact: Shannon Brown 604-257-8454
April 1 | Easter Egg Decorating – Kerrisdale
March 21, 2010
Have fun while meeting new friends and decorating colourful eggs in a variety of different ways.
This delightful, interactive class is sure to bring out the artist in your child. Remember to bring a container so you can take your creations home for everyone to enjoy.
Children must be accompanied by an adult, only children are required to pay, a valid KCC membership is required.
See the community centre website for times.
Date: Thursday Apr 01, 2010
Location: Kerrisdale Community Centre
March 27 | Seedy Saturday At Renfrew Park Community Centre
March 21, 2010
Help us protect and support diversity in local gardens, come and check out open-pollinated, untreated seeds that are grown without herbicides or pesticides.
You’ll find fruit, flower, and veggie varieties.
We welcome trades or donations of pesticide-free, non-GMO seeds from your own garden!
FREE
Date: Saturday Mar 27, 2010
Location: Renfrew Park Community Centre
Contact: Cheryl Palidda 604-257-8288
March 27 | Earth Hour
March 21, 2010
Register you and your family for Earth Hour 2010 in Canada. It’s a chance to show the world that you are doing something positive.
The City of Vancouver is proud to be a partner for Earth Hour 2010.
Our Facilities group is powering down City Hall, and civic facilities like the library and Vancouver Museum are taking part as well.
Help make skylines around Metro Vancouver go dark from 8:30 – 9:30 pm on March 27 and show the world our collective commitment to action on climate change.
And, here’s the link to the Earth Hour international site.
April 8 | Patio Veggies: Growing Food in Small Spaces
March 21, 2010
Join Edible Garden Project coordinator Heather Johnstone for an introduction to the flexibility and simplicity of container gardening. Learn how food gardening can be for apartment dwellers, too!
Date:
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm)
Location: John Braithwaite Community Centre (145 West 1st Street, NV)
March 28 | Seed Starting: Sowing for Your Summer Veggie Garden
March 12, 2010
Join gardening expert Arzeena Hamir for an afternoon demystifying the process of growing your own plants from seed.
Choose from flowers or vegetables and pot up some seeds to take home, grow on and plant out!
Location: Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre (3663 Park Road, North Vancouver)
Date: Sunday, March 28, 2010
Time: 1:00 to 2:30 pm
This workshop is free of charge, but space is limited.
Pre-register by phone to the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre at 604.990.3755.
For more workshop information, visits the Gardensmart.ca website
March 14 | Garden Preparation: Waking Up Your Garden for Spring
March 12, 2010
Join HotBeds organic gardener Sharon Hanna for an interactive session to help you get your ornamental and food gardens ready for spring.
Bring your questions about dealing with mulch, creating new garden beds, feeding the soil and tending overwintered plants.
Location: Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre (3663 Park Road, North Vancouver)
Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm
This workshop is free of charge, but space is limited.
Pre-register by phone to the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre at 604.990.3755.
For more workshop information, visits the Gardensmart.ca website
March 8-12 | Forensic Science for Kids
March 9, 2010
Want to learn more about how the police use fingerprints, bullets, bugs, impressions or blood to solve crimes?
During Spring Break (March 8-13, 2010), the Police Museum will be offering numerous workshops and drop-in activities exploring the science of contemporary police work.
The themed workshops require reservations, but you can also drop by the Museum anytime during Spring Break to try solve a crime with your family.
An arresting experience. We are located at 240 E. Cordova, Vancouver.
For more information, call 604-665-3346 or visit vancouverpolicemuseum.ca.
Date: Monday Mar 08, 2010 to Friday Mar 12, 2010
Times: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Vancouver Police Museum, 240 E. Cordova, Vancouver
Contact: Samantha Wagner 604-665-3346
March 24 | Walking Tour – Downtown South
March 9, 2010
The Gathering Place presents a Free Walking Tours – Vancouvers’ Downtown South
Join us in the heart of Vancouver’s Downtown South and tour unique architecture and public art.
Learn about historical and other fun facts.
- Find out how Davie Street was named
- Visit an 8 foot Haida pole designed by well known Haida carver Bill Reid
- Learn about diverse architecture including: Pre WWI; Art Deco; the Moderne style of the Vogue Theatre, a National Historic site; and present day contemporary
And Much, Much More!
The organizer says the tour is appropriate for any age, but the inforomation is geared to youth and adults
When: Wednesdays March 17 & 24 from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon
Where: The Gathering Place Community Centre, corner of Helmcken Street and Seymour Street, Vancouver
Admission is FREE !
