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Sustainable Home and Garden Workshops - Learn for free

02 April 2008

From March to October, a series of free sustainable home and garden workshops will show you ways to reduce pesticide use and create a more sustainable community.

The workshops are part of the City’s pesticides risk reduction policy, sustainability and greenhouse gas reduction initiatives. 

Registration is required. You may register:

  • Online through our Program Registration page 
  • By calling 604-276-4300 and pressing “3” to speak to registration staff(Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).

For more information, call 604-233-3318 or 604-233-3337.

Remember to dress appropriately for the weather.

PDF Document Sustainable Home and Garden Workshops 2008

April Workshops

Event Name: Natural Pest Control – Spring Pest
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Time: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. 
Location: Meeting Room 1.002, Richmond City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road
Admission: Free
Details: Registration Code: RN-28032. Available for ages 16 and over.

Seperation

Event Name: Backyard and Worm Composting
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
Location: Compost Demonstration Garden
2631 Westminster Highway
Admission: Free
Details: Registration Code: RN-28001. Available for ages 16 and over.

Seperation

Event Name: Organic Gardening All Year Round
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. 
Location: Board Room, Cambie Community Centre
4111 Jacombs Road
Admission: Free
Details: Registration Code: ER-20060. Available for ages 16 and over.

Seperation

Event Name: Safe and Sensible Lawn Care
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room 1.002, City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road
Admission: Free
Details: Registration Code: RN-28010. Available for ages 16 and over.