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June Environmental Sustainability Workshops - Learn For Free

21 May 2009 

A 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:
  • Online at www.richmond.ca/register
  • Through the registration call centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., at 604-276-4300

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

June Workshops

Event Name: Beautiful gardens and lawns without pesticides
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. – noon
Location: West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Road
Admission: Free
Details: Registration Code: WR-26000. Available for ages 16 and over.

Seperation

Event Name: Safe and sensible lawn care
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2009
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Drive
Admission: Free
Details: Registration Code: HM-20012. Available for ages 16 and over.

Seperation

Event Name: Organic salad green vegetable gardening
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2009
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road
M.2.004
Admission: Free
Details: Registration Code: RN-28045. Available for ages 16 and over.

Seperation

Event Name: Waterwise gardening
Date: Sunday , June 7, 2009
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Terra Nova Rural Park, 2431 Westminster Highway
Admission: Free
Details: Registration Code: RN-28011. Available for ages 16 and over.