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SUMMARY:Forest Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join DIGA for a forest walk and information session with Grace from Free the Fern Stewardship Society. \n\n\n\nThis guided one-hour forest walk will explore native and invasive plant species while offering a chance to learn more about the local forest environment. Participants are invited to join an optional group gathering afterwards. \n\n\n\nPlease bring a hat and water\, as it may be warm that day. \n\n\n\nThe trail and meeting point are fully accessible. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, July 16\, 2026Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMLocation: Douglas Fir Teaching GardenEast of 3530 Swansacre\, South Vancouver\, V5S 4J8 \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nPlease register online in advance. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://disabilityfoundation.org/event/forest-walk/
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SUMMARY:BC Native Bees Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join DIGA for a workshop about BC native bees with Kristen from the Native Bee Society of BC. \n\n\n\nLearn about the different types of bees found in BC and how they support healthy gardens and ecosystems. We’ll also talk about seasonal forage guides\, bumblebee ID cards\, and overwintering habitats. \n\n\n\nPlease bring a hat and water\, as it may be warm that day. \n\n\n\nAn optional group gathering will follow the workshop. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, July 22\, 2026Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMLocation: GF Strong Courtyard Garden4255 Laurel Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2G9 \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nPlease register online in advance. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://disabilityfoundation.org/event/bc-native-bees-workshop/
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SUMMARY:2026 Strong Sessions Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Adapted Music Society (VAMS) is excited to bring back our flagship Strong Sessions concert this summer! Come to the Roundhouse Community Centre for a night of entertaining live music\, featuring performances that explore different genres and styles. \n\n\n\nThe Strong Sessions celebrates VAMS musicians and aims to demonstrate that disability is not a barrier to creating great music. The concert will feature performances by VAMS musicians accompanied by established local artists—offering a unique musical experience you won’t want to miss! \n\n\n\nThere will be an ASL interpreter available. This is a dry event — no alcohol will be served. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, August 1\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 3-7 PM PT \n\n\n\nLocation: Roundhouse Community Centre\, 181 Roundhouse MewsVancouver\, V6Z 2W3\, Canada \n\n\n\nTickets for this event are available by donation. The recommended donation amount is $10\, but any amount is appreciated! All proceeds directly support VAMS and its programs to promote local musicians with disabilities. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS AVAILABLE SOON\n\n\n\n\nTo learn more about the Strong Sessions\, visit https://vams.org/strong-sessions
URL:https://disabilityfoundation.org/event/2026-strong-sessions-concert/
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SUMMARY:INCORPORATING POLLINATORS INTO YOUR GARDEN DESIGN
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Vicki from Pollinator Partnership \n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 12\, 202612:00 PM PSTVia Zoom \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging online workshop on incorporating pollinator-friendly plants into your garden design. \n\n\n\nWe’ll discuss:• The benefits of pollinator-friendly gardening• Edible flowers and companion planting• Pollinator syndromes and ways to support biodiversity• Simple ways to create a healthier habitat for bees\, butterflies\, and other pollinators \n\n\n\nPlease register online in advance.
URL:https://disabilityfoundation.org/event/incorporating-pollinators-into-your-garden-design/
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SUMMARY:BC BATS WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Join DIGA for an engaging workshop with Brynne from BC Bats exploring the fascinating world of bats and their important role in our ecosystem. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, participants will learn about: \n\n\n\n\nBat basics and habitats\n\n\n\nDifferent bat species found in BC\n\n\n\nThe benefits of bats in the environment\n\n\n\nHow humans and bats can safely co-exist\n\n\n\n\nParticipants are invited to join an optional group gathering afterwards. \n\n\n\nPlease register online in advance. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 16\, 20261:00 PM – 3:00 PMCreekside Community Centre – Room 21 Athletes Way\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Y 0B1 \n\n\n\nHosted by Brynne from BC Bats
URL:https://disabilityfoundation.org/event/bc-bats-workshop/
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