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.
2026 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weaving Sustainability: Basket Making from Invasive Ivy | Learn how to turn invasive ivy into something beautiful and useful in this free, hands-on workshop. Participants will prepare ivy and use simple weaving techniques to create a functional basket while learning about sustainable practices and invasive species management. No experience needed; all materials provided. Age: 13+ | Saturday, October 17 2026 North Delta Recreation Centre & Outdoor Pool - NDRC Multi-Purpose Gymnasium Course ID: 122905 |
| Recycled Jar Lantern Workshop | Light up your creativity while giving everyday materials a second life! In this fun, hands-on sustainability workshop, participants will transform recycled glass jars and other reusable materials into beautiful, one-of-a-kind lanterns. Learn simple ways to reuse household items, explore creative design techniques, and make a glowing lantern to take home. No previous crafting experience is needed, just bring your imagination! Materials are provided. Age: 13+ | Sunday, October 25 2026 South Delta Recreation Centre - (Hall A) Course ID: 00123994 |
| Sustainable Scents: Candle Making | Pour, personalize & share! Create your own beautiful, sustainable candles using 100% soy wax and a custom-blended scent. You’ll make two handcrafted candles, one to keep and one to gift, then personalize the labels and lids. Leave with something special to enjoy yourself and something thoughtful to share! Age: 13+ | Sunday, November 1 2026 North Delta Recreation Centre & Outdoor Pool - NDRC Multi-Purpose Gymnasium Course ID: 00125836 |
| Sustainable Herbal Sachet Workshop | Blend, create & refresh! Discover the art of botanical scent-making as you mix your own blend of dried herbs and botanicals to create a beautiful, reusable herbal sachet. Personalize it with fun patches and stickers, then take home scent oil to refresh your sachet again and again. A creative, hands-on workshop designed to bring a little natural fragrance into your home-without the waste! Age: 16+ | Sunday, November 29 2026 South Delta Recreation Centre - (Hall A) Course ID: 00125840 |
| Green Your Holiday: Wreath Making | Join us for a fun, free, and interactive wreath-making workshop! Learn how to create your own beautiful holiday wreath using natural and recycled materials. All supplies are provided, and our instructor will guide you step-by-step as you design a unique wreath to take home. Come connect with others, get inspired, and discover simple ways to celebrate the season sustainably! Age: 16+ | Saturday, December 5 2026 South Delta Recreation Centre - (Hall A) Course ID: 00125238 |
| Green Your Holiday: Wreath Making | Join us for a fun, free, and interactive wreath-making workshop! Learn how to create your own beautiful holiday wreath using natural and recycled materials. All supplies are provided, and our instructor will guide you step-by-step as you design a unique wreath to take home. Come connect with others, get inspired, and discover simple ways to celebrate the season sustainably! Age: 16+ | Sunday, December 6 2026 North Delta Recreation Centre & Outdoor Pool - NDRC Multi-Purpose Gymnasium Course ID: 00125241 |
Have questions? Contact the Engineering Department by phone at 604-946-3260 or by email.