Free Sustainable Workshops are back! Delta residents can register for free gardening and green living workshops to help create a more sustainable community. Our local instructors will teach you how to grow your own food, care for your garden, harvest honey, and more! Workshops are held in North Delta and South Delta starting in the spring. Workshops are free, but registration is required.
2025 Workshops are listed below, registration is now OPEN for select workshops.
Register NOW through Delta.ca/OnlineRegistration or by phone at 604-952-3000.
| Workshop | Description | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening for Pollinators and Other Wildlife | Did you know that your garden can become a life-supporting ecosystem that can help heal the harms of climate change? In this workshop, we’ll explore who pollinators are and why they need our support. We’ll discuss planting native plants and other techniques to create food and habitat for both pollinators and other wildlife. | May 31, 2025 South Delta Recreation Centre - Hall A |
| Ecological Lawn Care | Lawns are a part of nearly every suburban garden. In this workshop, we’ll explore Earth-friendly ways of caring for the lawn you have, and what to do when things go sideways – like animals digging for grubs. You’ll learn about the benefits of grass lawns and opportunities for ecological alternatives. | June 7, 2025 North Delta Recreation Centre - Hall A |
| Balcony, Container, and Small Space Gardening | Want to grow food but don't have much room? In this course Rhiannon Johnson will cover the techniques and challenges specific to gardening in small spaces, both indoors and outdoors. We'll look at soil, fertilizing organically, watering, types of containers, different sun orientations and of course, what to grow in your space to maximize your yield. | June 15, 2025 South Delta Recreation Centre - Hall A |
| Ecological Lawn Care | Lawns are a part of nearly every suburban garden. In this workshop, we’ll explore Earth-friendly ways of caring for the lawn you have, and what to do when things go sideways – like animals digging for grubs. You’ll learn about the benefits of grass lawns and opportunities for ecological alternatives. | June 28, 2025 South Delta Recreation Centre - Hall A |
Have questions? Contact the Engineering Department by phone at 604-946-3260 or by email.