Maple Ridge Garden Club

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!

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!

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.

Presentations 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!

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!