Maple Ridge Garden Club

05/17/2026

Monthly General Meeting is on May 20 2026: Our presenter for this month is North Fraser Bee Club.

Our members include both beginners, seasoned and commercial beekeepers and together we explore a wide range of topics through guest speakers, hands-on learning, and group discussions.

We’re also dedicated to raising aw
areness in our community about the importance of bees—and all pollinators—in keeping our environment healthy.

This is a great opportunity - Whether you’re already keeping bees or simply curious to learn more.

05/01/2026

Calling all garden enthusiasts, this is your reminder for the annual Maple Ridge.Garden Club Plant Sale! Come check us out tomorrow May 2nd At Golden Ears Cheese crafters location from 10 am -2 pm .

04/12/2026

Monthly General Meeting:

When: Wednesday. April 15, 2026.

Where: Fraserview Community Hall, 22610 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge.
Time: Doors open at 6.30 PM and meeting starts at 7.00 PM.
Note: Kindly remember to wear your lanyard with your green 2026 membership ID card. Starting with the April meeting, you must have a green 2026 membership card or pay the guest fee of $5/meeting. Club will continue to sell memberships at our monthly meetings and the Plant Sale.

Guest Speaker: Karen - Our guest speaker is from Raptor’s Ridge.



Karen has always had a passion for all animals; her main focus has always been birds. Staying true to
her passion for the fine feathered friends. Either rescuing them from certain demise, admiring them
through a pair of binoculars, or almost driving off the roads as they wing their way through the
air! When she got her first hawk, the story started to unfold! With the help of her husband Kim they
opened Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey Inc.

Raptors Ridge now has over 28 raptors that call Maple Ridge home. Through conservation and
education, Raptors Ridge is strengthening the connection between the forces of nature and human
innovation to create sustainability. Education is provided through our out-reach programs at Schools,
Youth Groups, Community events, university programs and engagement to over 1 million guests at BC's
oldest Tourist destination, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.

Our learning experiences are fun and engaging that makes learning informative and memorable. Raptors Ridge also provides personalized hands-on experiences that offer participants an up close and personalized memories!

See what we offer for more information on our programs or contact us to find out more.
www.raptorsridge.com

We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Karen to the club!

03/23/2026

Save the Date: May 2, 2026! 🪴
The Maple Ridge Garden Club is graciously accepting plant and seedling donations. If you’re dividing your perennials, pot them up and bring them by!

The Garden Shed: Don't forget to donate any unwanted used gardening books and tools.

Important: Please use the labels found in the comments to tag your plants before drop-off. More info on timing coming this April!

03/13/2026

Monthly General Meeting:

When: Wednesday. Mar 18, 2025.

Where: Fraserview Community Hall, 22610 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge.
Time: Doors open at 6.30 PM and meeting starts at 7.00 PM.

Guest Speaker: Gary Lewis - Topic - Hellebores

Phoenix Perennials has been owned and operated by plantsman Gary Lewis since 2004 and run with the help of the talented and dedicated Phoenicians.Gary Lewis has had a lifelong passion for plants. While completing a Masters of Science degree in Botany, Gary became the owner of Phoenix Perennials on his 28th birthday. Since that time, he has greatly expanded the business into a dynamic, award-winning, destination nursery for Western Canada with over 5000 different plants a year, many of which are grown at Phoenix Perennials from plant material sourced from around the world.

Call +1-604-270-4133 to book engaging garden club presentations at Phoenix Perennials in Richmond, BC. Learn expert tips on plants, design, and gardening techniques!

02/18/2026

The first meeting of the Garden Club for 2026 will be held on February 18th!

We’re excited to begin another wonderful gardening year together. Our club continues to offer charitable, educational, and community‑building events—including plant sales, expert presentations, and members’ open gardens.

Please remember to wear your new 2026 green membership cards. If you haven’t renewed yet, our membership representative will be available at the meeting.

Membership benefits include:

Special discounts from our corporate sponsors—a great way to support local businesses

Engaging presentations from gardening experts

Annual plant sale

Club newsletter

Members‑only open gardens

Plant displays, bus tours, and photo contests

Being part of a warm, long‑standing gardening community that has flourished in Maple Ridge for 78 years

Check out our website for more details:

Established in 1948.It is our goal to participate more fully in the education and beautification of our community. A local garden club with 100+ members.

02/18/2026

Monthly General Meeting:

When: Feb 18, 2025.

Where: Fraserview Community Hall, 22610 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge.
Time: Doors open at 6.30 PM and meeting starts at 7.00 PM.

Guest Speaker: Nadira Sultana

We are a plant-loving couple with a deep passion for growing and sharing indoor tropical plants.Although plants have been a part of our life since long, our journey truly began in March 2025.

Our passion is not just selling plants but helping others feel confident caring for them. We don’t claim to be experts—we are lifelong learners who grow through experience and love sharing what we’ve learned to help the plant community thrive. We look forward to continuing our journey locally at farmers markets and expanding to an online platform to reach even more plant lovers.

**** Plants will be available for purchase at the meeting.******

We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Nadira to the club!

Please note that the Photo is just reference of Tropical Indoor Plants, not the exact representation of the presentation.

11/15/2025

Monthly General Meeting: Just a reminder that our November meeting, Wednesday, November 19 is our final meeting for 2025. After that, our next meeting is February 18, 2026. What a wonderful year it has been!!

When: Nov 19, 2025.

Where: Fraserview Community Hall, 22610 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge.

Time: Doors open at 6.30 PM and meeting starts at 7.00 PM.


Guest Speaker: Vanessa from Metro Vancouver, Regional Parks - Coyotes, Bears and Owls

https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks

“Regional parks are great places to go for a walk, breathe fresh air and enjoy the beauty of nature. But they're more than that:
they're part of a larger system that includes regional park reserves, ecological conservancy areas and greenways.

All of these places are located on the shared territories of many Indigenous peoples, including 10 local First Nations.These green
spaces protect diverse natural landscapes and habitats spread out over British Columbia's largest metropolitan area. They are our shared legacy. Start exploring. Discover a new trail, learn about wildlife or attend one of the many events and programs. Enjoy a world away from the hustle and bustle of urban life and reconnect with nature.

We’re looking forward to Vanessa's presentation and learn about regional parks in Metro Vancouver region.

Regional park locations, events, activities, and reservations, as well as plans and reports.

10/08/2025

We’ve opened up another way to stay connected — you can now find us on Instagram

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10/08/2025

Monthly General Meeting:

When: Oct 15, 2025.

Where: Fraserview Community Hall, 22610 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge.
Time: Doors open at 6.30 PM and meeting starts at 7.00 PM.


Guest Speaker: Deborah Jones - Rain Gardens.

“Rain gardens” are sprouting up everywhere. But surely every garden in our area is a rain garden, given the amount of rainfall we get? Not quite! Learn exactly what rain gardens are, the many benefits they provide and why they’re essential for climate resilience. Take a photo tour of some rain gardens, then learn how to create your own -- whether quick 'n' easy, or larger and a bit more ambitious.

Deborah Jones has a BA in Urban Studies, a Masters of Library Science, and worked for Vancouver Public Library for over 30 years.

Deb now serves as volunteer Rain Gardens Coordinator for Cougar Creek Streamkeepers. She oversees the maintenance of 30+ school and community rain gardens created since 2006 in collaboration with the City of Delta, Delta School District, Pacific Salmon Foundation, Nature Trust of BC and others. She also advises the Nature Trust on their rain garden grant program.

We’re looking forward to Deborah's presentation - excited to learn all about rain gardens!