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SUMMARY:Sunday Swaps: Games!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a game swap on June 28th from 10-3! \nWhat to donate: \n\nBoard games\nVideo games\nCard games\nPuzzles\n\nWe will be accepting donations at the front service desk until June 27th. Please ensure that items are complete (not missing pieces) and that they are in good/working condition. \nYou do not need to donate to attend the swap on the 28th! \nWhen you drop off your donations be sure to pick up one of our Sunday Swap stamp bookmarks! You will earn a stamp each time you donate to a Sunday Swap! Completed stamp bookmarks will be entered into a draw at the end of 2026\, for a chance to win a prize!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/sunday-swaps-games/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Families
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SUMMARY:Talk: Regreening Urban Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special presentation to celebrate Pollinator Week! \n\nRe-greening Urban Spaces for Our Native Pollinators \n\nNative plants bring native bees\, even in the city. Local artist and avid naturalist Jesse Gray will be telling the story of her small urban yard transformation\, which over 5 years went from a lifeless expanse of grass\, concrete parking pads\, and invasive weeds to a home to over 21 genera of native bees\, as well as birds\, butterflies\, beneficial wasps\, flower flies and other invertebrates . \nJesse will introduce some of the bees and their behaviours\, and talk about what plants they like and why\, and how thinking about overall habitat needs\, rather than just feeding pollinators with flowers\, can make a huge transformation in the diversity of your garden \nIn short: you can bring wildness to where you are\, and re-greening urban spaces\, especially with native plants will be an important step towards tending for pollinators into the future.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/talk-regreening-urban-spaces/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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