Apr
15
10:00 AM10:00

Learning Garden Work Party

The Learning Garden centres place-based education through an Indigenous lens, for all ages and mobility needs. You will be contributing towards building a space where community members like you can co-create, connect, and garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.

Sign up here for the Guided Work Parties and help us build!

All experience levels are welcome.

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Apr
16
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Exploration

This program is designed for parents of children 0–5 years of age to learn and grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally through guided nature exploration experiences. 

Program Purpose 

  • To support early childhood development in a calm, natural environment. 

  • To give parents and children time to connect with each other and with nature

  • To encourage growth in four main areas: 

    • Spiritual – developing a sense of wonder, gratitude, and connection. 

    • Emotional – building emotional awareness, regulation, and bonding. 

    • Physical – moving bodies through walking, playing, and exploring outdoors. 

    • Mental – stimulating curiosity, learning, and problem-solving. 

Who This Program Is For 

  • Parents or caregivers with children from birth to 5 years old

  • Families who want to spend time outdoors exploring the world around them

  • Those interested in whole-child development (mind, body, heart, and spirit). 

To sign up, please fill out this form.

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Apr
22
10:00 AM10:00

Learning Garden Work Party

The Learning Garden centres place-based education through an Indigenous lens, for all ages and mobility needs. You will be contributing towards building a space where community members like you can co-create, connect, and garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.

Sign up here for the Guided Work Parties and help us build!

All experience levels are welcome.

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Apr
23
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Exploration

This program is designed for parents of children 0–5 years of age to learn and grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally through guided nature exploration experiences. 

Program Purpose 

  • To support early childhood development in a calm, natural environment. 

  • To give parents and children time to connect with each other and with nature

  • To encourage growth in four main areas: 

    • Spiritual – developing a sense of wonder, gratitude, and connection. 

    • Emotional – building emotional awareness, regulation, and bonding. 

    • Physical – moving bodies through walking, playing, and exploring outdoors. 

    • Mental – stimulating curiosity, learning, and problem-solving. 

Who This Program Is For 

  • Parents or caregivers with children from birth to 5 years old

  • Families who want to spend time outdoors exploring the world around them

  • Those interested in whole-child development (mind, body, heart, and spirit). 

To sign up, please fill out this form.

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Apr
29
10:00 AM10:00

Learning Garden Work Party

The Learning Garden centres place-based education through an Indigenous lens, for all ages and mobility needs. You will be contributing towards building a space where community members like you can co-create, connect, and garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.

Sign up here for the Guided Work Parties and help us build!

All experience levels are welcome.

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Apr
30
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Exploration

This program is designed for parents of children 0–5 years of age to learn and grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally through guided nature exploration experiences. 

Program Purpose 

  • To support early childhood development in a calm, natural environment. 

  • To give parents and children time to connect with each other and with nature

  • To encourage growth in four main areas: 

    • Spiritual – developing a sense of wonder, gratitude, and connection. 

    • Emotional – building emotional awareness, regulation, and bonding. 

    • Physical – moving bodies through walking, playing, and exploring outdoors. 

    • Mental – stimulating curiosity, learning, and problem-solving. 

Who This Program Is For 

  • Parents or caregivers with children from birth to 5 years old

  • Families who want to spend time outdoors exploring the world around them

  • Those interested in whole-child development (mind, body, heart, and spirit). 

To sign up, please fill out this form.

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May
7
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Exploration

This program is designed for parents of children 0–5 years of age to learn and grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally through guided nature exploration experiences. 

Program Purpose 

  • To support early childhood development in a calm, natural environment. 

  • To give parents and children time to connect with each other and with nature

  • To encourage growth in four main areas: 

    • Spiritual – developing a sense of wonder, gratitude, and connection. 

    • Emotional – building emotional awareness, regulation, and bonding. 

    • Physical – moving bodies through walking, playing, and exploring outdoors. 

    • Mental – stimulating curiosity, learning, and problem-solving. 

Who This Program Is For 

  • Parents or caregivers with children from birth to 5 years old

  • Families who want to spend time outdoors exploring the world around them

  • Those interested in whole-child development (mind, body, heart, and spirit). 

To sign up, please fill out this form.

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Seeding Stewardship Fair
May
9
10:00 AM10:00

Seeding Stewardship Fair

Join LMNHS as we showcase our Community Garden, Learning Garden and Rain Garden in partnership with the Vancouver Farmers Market and the Vancouver Parks Board.

Click here to RSVP for the event so we can estimate the attendance.

The Rain Garden is hosting a planting session 10:30-11:30. More information to come shortly. This is a guided hands-on activity for up to 20 people supported by the UBC Env 400 students who are working with us this term.

Visit and learn of City-wide initiatives of the Seeding Stewardship program.


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May
14
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Exploration

This program is designed for parents of children 0–5 years of age to learn and grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally through guided nature exploration experiences. 

Program Purpose 

  • To support early childhood development in a calm, natural environment. 

  • To give parents and children time to connect with each other and with nature

  • To encourage growth in four main areas: 

    • Spiritual – developing a sense of wonder, gratitude, and connection. 

    • Emotional – building emotional awareness, regulation, and bonding. 

    • Physical – moving bodies through walking, playing, and exploring outdoors. 

    • Mental – stimulating curiosity, learning, and problem-solving. 

Who This Program Is For 

  • Parents or caregivers with children from birth to 5 years old

  • Families who want to spend time outdoors exploring the world around them

  • Those interested in whole-child development (mind, body, heart, and spirit). 

To sign up, please fill out this form.

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May
21
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Exploration

This program is designed for parents of children 0–5 years of age to learn and grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally through guided nature exploration experiences. 

Program Purpose 

  • To support early childhood development in a calm, natural environment. 

  • To give parents and children time to connect with each other and with nature

  • To encourage growth in four main areas: 

    • Spiritual – developing a sense of wonder, gratitude, and connection. 

    • Emotional – building emotional awareness, regulation, and bonding. 

    • Physical – moving bodies through walking, playing, and exploring outdoors. 

    • Mental – stimulating curiosity, learning, and problem-solving. 

Who This Program Is For 

  • Parents or caregivers with children from birth to 5 years old

  • Families who want to spend time outdoors exploring the world around them

  • Those interested in whole-child development (mind, body, heart, and spirit). 

To sign up, please fill out this form.

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May
28
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Exploration

This program is designed for parents of children 0–5 years of age to learn and grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally through guided nature exploration experiences. 

Program Purpose 

  • To support early childhood development in a calm, natural environment. 

  • To give parents and children time to connect with each other and with nature

  • To encourage growth in four main areas: 

    • Spiritual – developing a sense of wonder, gratitude, and connection. 

    • Emotional – building emotional awareness, regulation, and bonding. 

    • Physical – moving bodies through walking, playing, and exploring outdoors. 

    • Mental – stimulating curiosity, learning, and problem-solving. 

Who This Program Is For 

  • Parents or caregivers with children from birth to 5 years old

  • Families who want to spend time outdoors exploring the world around them

  • Those interested in whole-child development (mind, body, heart, and spirit). 

To sign up, please fill out this form.

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Jun
4
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Exploration

This program is designed for parents of children 0–5 years of age to learn and grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally through guided nature exploration experiences. 

Program Purpose 

  • To support early childhood development in a calm, natural environment. 

  • To give parents and children time to connect with each other and with nature

  • To encourage growth in four main areas: 

    • Spiritual – developing a sense of wonder, gratitude, and connection. 

    • Emotional – building emotional awareness, regulation, and bonding. 

    • Physical – moving bodies through walking, playing, and exploring outdoors. 

    • Mental – stimulating curiosity, learning, and problem-solving. 

Who This Program Is For 

  • Parents or caregivers with children from birth to 5 years old

  • Families who want to spend time outdoors exploring the world around them

  • Those interested in whole-child development (mind, body, heart, and spirit). 

To sign up, please fill out this form.

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Apr
9
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Exploration

This program is designed for parents of children 0–5 years of age to learn and grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally through guided nature exploration experiences. 

Program Purpose 

  • To support early childhood development in a calm, natural environment. 

  • To give parents and children time to connect with each other and with nature

  • To encourage growth in four main areas: 

    • Spiritual – developing a sense of wonder, gratitude, and connection. 

    • Emotional – building emotional awareness, regulation, and bonding. 

    • Physical – moving bodies through walking, playing, and exploring outdoors. 

    • Mental – stimulating curiosity, learning, and problem-solving. 

Who This Program Is For 

  • Parents or caregivers with children from birth to 5 years old

  • Families who want to spend time outdoors exploring the world around them

  • Those interested in whole-child development (mind, body, heart, and spirit). 

To sign up, please fill out this form.

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Apr
8
10:00 AM10:00

Learning Garden Work Party

The Learning Garden centres place-based education through an Indigenous lens, for all ages and mobility needs. You will be contributing towards building a space where community members like you can co-create, connect, and garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.

Sign up here for the Guided Work Parties and help us build!

All experience levels are welcome.

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Apr
2
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Exploration

This program is designed for parents of children 0–5 years of age to learn and grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally through guided nature exploration experiences. 

Program Purpose 

  • To support early childhood development in a calm, natural environment. 

  • To give parents and children time to connect with each other and with nature

  • To encourage growth in four main areas: 

    • Spiritual – developing a sense of wonder, gratitude, and connection. 

    • Emotional – building emotional awareness, regulation, and bonding. 

    • Physical – moving bodies through walking, playing, and exploring outdoors. 

    • Mental – stimulating curiosity, learning, and problem-solving. 

Who This Program Is For 

  • Parents or caregivers with children from birth to 5 years old

  • Families who want to spend time outdoors exploring the world around them

  • Those interested in whole-child development (mind, body, heart, and spirit). 

To sign up, please fill out this form.

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Apr
1
10:00 AM10:00

Learning Garden Work Party

The Learning Garden centres place-based education through an Indigenous lens, for all ages and mobility needs. You will be contributing towards building a space where community members like you can co-create, connect, and garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.

Sign up here for the Guided Work Parties and help us build!

All experience levels are welcome.

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Mar
26
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Exploration

This program is designed for parents of children 0–5 years of age to learn and grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally through guided nature exploration experiences. 

Program Purpose 

  • To support early childhood development in a calm, natural environment. 

  • To give parents and children time to connect with each other and with nature

  • To encourage growth in four main areas: 

    • Spiritual – developing a sense of wonder, gratitude, and connection. 

    • Emotional – building emotional awareness, regulation, and bonding. 

    • Physical – moving bodies through walking, playing, and exploring outdoors. 

    • Mental – stimulating curiosity, learning, and problem-solving. 

Who This Program Is For 

  • Parents or caregivers with children from birth to 5 years old

  • Families who want to spend time outdoors exploring the world around them

  • Those interested in whole-child development (mind, body, heart, and spirit). 

To sign up, please fill out this form.

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Mar
19
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Exploration

This program is designed for parents of children 0–5 years of age to learn and grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally through guided nature exploration experiences. 

Program Purpose 

  • To support early childhood development in a calm, natural environment. 

  • To give parents and children time to connect with each other and with nature

  • To encourage growth in four main areas: 

    • Spiritual – developing a sense of wonder, gratitude, and connection. 

    • Emotional – building emotional awareness, regulation, and bonding. 

    • Physical – moving bodies through walking, playing, and exploring outdoors. 

    • Mental – stimulating curiosity, learning, and problem-solving. 

Who This Program Is For 

  • Parents or caregivers with children from birth to 5 years old

  • Families who want to spend time outdoors exploring the world around them

  • Those interested in whole-child development (mind, body, heart, and spirit). 

To sign up, please fill out this form.

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Seed Swap Saturday
Mar
14
11:00 AM11:00

Seed Swap Saturday

Join us for our seed swap event to kick start the gardening season!

Bring some seeds and take some seeds. Bare root plants and cuttings are welcome as well.

UBC Ambassadors Climate Change Literacy Booth: Visit our table and test your knowledge on local climate change hazards, causes, and solutions through several interactive activities. UBC students will also have stickers, climate action handouts, colouring sheets, and word searches to hand out. This project is supported by the City of Vancouver.

“Ask a Master Gardener” all your questions at their information table. Visit the Farmers Market to find out more about how our farmers are seed savers.

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Nov
9
12:00 PM12:00

Learning Garden Work Party

This work party may be canceled in the event of severe weather

The Learning Garden centres place-based education through an Indigenous lens, for all ages and mobility needs. You will be contributing towards building a space where community members like you can co-create, connect, and garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.

Sign up here for the Guided Work Parties and help us build!

All experience levels are welcome.

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Oct
29
10:00 AM10:00

Learning Garden Work Party

  • Riley Park Community Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Learning Garden centres place-based education through an Indigenous lens, for all ages and mobility needs. You will be contributing towards building a space where community members like you can co-create, connect, and garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.

Sign up here for the Guided Work Parties and help us build!

All experience levels are welcome.

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Squashes: A Harvest Celebration
Oct
26
1:00 PM13:00

Squashes: A Harvest Celebration

Join us as we celebrate Squashes, their history, diversity and importance in indigenous agriculture. Our activities include pumpkin carving, smashing the pumpkin pinata, learning about varieties of squash and sharing a meal together. Learn more about the history and traditions of squash cultivation including the Three Sisters, and how squash have travelled and been embraced by different cultures across the globe.

Sign up to volunteer and bring a squash dish using 1 of the 5 varieties from Earth Apple Organic Farm. Ask Joanne!

This is a Sustenance Festival Event

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Oct
22
10:00 AM10:00

Learning Garden Work Party

  • Riley Park Community Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Learning Garden centres place-based education through an Indigenous lens, for all ages and mobility needs. You will be contributing towards building a space where community members like you can co-create, connect, and garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.

Sign up here for the Guided Work Parties and help us build!

All experience levels are welcome.

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Oct
15
10:00 AM10:00

Learning Garden Work Party

  • Riley Park Community Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Learning Garden centres place-based education through an Indigenous lens, for all ages and mobility needs. You will be contributing towards building a space where community members like you can co-create, connect, and garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.

Sign up here for the Guided Work Parties and help us build!

All experience levels are welcome.

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