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2009 News and Information
August Environmental Sustainability Workshops - Learn For Free
22 July 2009A series of workshops held from March to October will show you ways to reduce pesticide use and create a more sustainable community. The workshops are part of the City’s Pesticide Risk Reduction Policy, sustainability and greenhouse gas reduction initiatives.
The workshops are free, however, registration is required.
There are two ways to register:
- Online at www.richmond.ca/register
- By telephone at 604-276-4300 and press “3” at the prompt (Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
If you register but cannot attend, please contact the registration call centre at 604-276-4300 to make your space available for someone else.
August Workshops
Event Name: Organic seasonal vegetables gardening Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009 Time: 10:00 a.m. – noon Location: Richmond City Hall , 6911 No. 3 Road Admission: Free Details: Registration Code: RN-38046. Available for ages 16 and over.
Event Name: Seed saving and drying herbs Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Richmond City Hall, 6911 No.3 Road Admission: Free Details: Registration Code: RN-38041. Available for ages 16 and over.
Event Name: Harvesting compost Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Terra Nova Rural Park, 2431 Westminster Highway Admission: Free Details: Registration Code: RN-38002. Available for ages 16 and over.
Event Name: Waterwise gardening Date: Sunday, August 23, 2009 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Location: Terra Nova Rural Park, 2431 Westminster Highway Admission: Free Details: Registration Code: RN-38013. Available for ages 16 and over.
For more information, call 604-233-3318.
