38 - Sunday, May 15, 1994 - North Shore News Tree planters for Maplewood Flats needed Saturday MAPLEWOOD FLATS is “perhaps the most valuable remaining site for wildlife on the North Shore. ‘In winter, hundreds of ducks and other waterfowl can be seen ‘feeding near the shoreline and in ‘summer many species, not often ~ seen elsewhere in the area, breed "here. ' Mule deer, otter, coyote and ~black bear are still regular visitors. -Recently, Maplewood was des- _-ignated as a wildlife:conservation varea by two land owners whose properties adjoin'the Flats — the Vancouver Port Corporation and : “the District of North Vancouver. - “' Together the lands comprise -about.28 hectares (70 acres) and - work ‘has begun on wildlife _enhancement: and making the area more suitable for public viewing. ~; On Saturday, March 19, starting ° ; at 10-a.m., volunteers from Wild Bird: Trust (WBT) of British Columbia, Lynn Canyon Ecology ~ Centre, Vancouver Natural History’. Society ‘and: the ‘local. community: will Participate ina tree planting a “ _ benefit to the local community in ‘providing a convenient location | day... “This will take place at the west- ern’edge of the property. (about one mile east: of the. Second .Narrows: Bridge off Dollarton Highway. and: fronting“ onto... neighboring ‘Tolko Industries, who are also helping with the project. Many trees and shrubs have ‘been donated and more will be welcome, especially those which bear fruit or are otherwise useful to birds and other wildlife. Examples are: ’ B§ mountain ash i holly pacific crabapple @ hawthorn §B cascara red-osier _ i dogwood Bi willow i elderberry Gi cherry i cotoneaster _@ oregon grape, and fa buddleia: Volunteers should bring their lunch, work gloves and a spade. “Planting will take place on the . newly constructed berm which will provide a noise barrier and natural screen from neighboring industrial: land and will mark the — .boundary of the future wildlife sanctuary. ‘This facility will be of i immense where wildlife may be viewed in a natural setting while providing good opportunities for education. For further information call. yee THE VOICE OF HONTH AND WEST Masiiad Tne North Shore News. and the North Shore Power and Sail Squadrons present Summer 94 SAFE BOATING AND WATER SPORTS. SEMINAR SERIES _ Commencing on the weekend of june 14 ‘& 12 a series of boating seminars’ “wil be offered at’: Capilano Mall. Each seminar is approximately 3% hours and will be offered Saturday and Sunday commencing at 9:30 a.m. Additional weekends may be scheduled based on response. Enrollment is limited so reserve your place early. Registration deadline is june 8th, 1994. North Shore News will be receiving all course applications: : A course for children, ages 8 to 11, providing a basic knowledge of boating safety. The course will “hp include boat familiarization, rules of the sea, getting the boat afloat, keeping it afloat, Preparing, “Boat Wise for emergencies signalling and safety equipment use and more ... Price: $25.00 per student including manual and materials. Each course is limited to.25, A course for skippers and crew covering a Boat Pro trailering, anchoring, docking and other boat handling and maneuvering and more... Price: $35.00 ) including manual. Each course is limited to/40. : Atwo night course on the use of VHF marine radios, Course includes rules regulations’ VHF Radio Certification : oper brief synopsis of the Canadian’ Power. and ‘Sail. Squadron Basic Boating course. It will focus on topics such as required safety equipment;- pre- cautions for passengers and crew safety, overboard and recovery, weather tips, fire and fuelling procedures, marine rules and regulations, understanding marine charts and- navigational: -aids, ing procedures, emergency procedures and. certification written and oral ¢ exams qualifying you: fo : use of VHF radios. Price: $25.00 single, $45.00 couple. : . Marine Navigation Electronics ‘Burrard Inlet) at the boundary with ; 987-5922, practice and model comparisons. Price: $25. 00 os a Personal Watercraft ft Safety Course “COURSE REGISTRATIO _M UST. PRE-REGISTER Now singles from all over Vancouver and the Fraser Valley can ~ tur to their community newspaper to meet new people. 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Total: $ Please make your cheque payable to: CPS Boating Seminars * Courses presented by the North Shore Power’ & Sail Squadrons ** Courses presented by the B.C. Jetsport Safety Association Call now, you have nothing to lose! In fact, . *** Courses presented by the B.C. Sea Kayak Association . you could win a $2000 Dream Vacation ; or other great prizes. Watch for complete me ~ -contest details in the Talking Personals , “A full refund will be issued if a course is cancelled due to insufficient response. - section Van week in the Classifieds. : ‘Talking za Personal. Talking Pets ; Talking Porsonals are for single peopte over 18 looking for e sincere relationship. Explicit or implicit sexual language wilt not be accepted. “Visa and Mastercard accepted: Card Number: Authorization: Visa. Mastercard Expiry Date: Send your registration to the North Shor@News, Attention: "Safe Boating’, 1139 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, V7M 2H4 CANADIAN POWER SQUADRON SEMINAR HOTLINE 983-4844 |