Nature Exploration for Children
This program is designed for young children, aged 0-5 years old, and their families to come and learn about the great outdoors. Our goal is to help families learn about nature animals and plants through our community garden.
Cost: $3 per family.
No registration required, we accept cash or card payments at the event. Please note that all participants must have a LMNHS family membership ($10 annual fee).
Art Therapy for New Immigrants in Chinese
Annie and others from LMNHS are running the art therapy program in Chinese. Share your story and learn to manage difficult emotions while doing art.
Lunch is provided. There will be childminding service available. There are four sessions: June 20, July 4, July 11, July 18.
This program is free, however space is limited. Priority is given to those with permanent resident status. For questions or to sign up, contact Annie at anniey@lmnhs.bc.ca or 236.862.0802.
Lunch and Learn/Workshops for Newcomer Families and Seniors
Jacqui and Annie from LMNHS are hosting the Lunch and Learn series in the garden for newcomer families and seniors. This series will be delivered in both Chinese and English. Lunch is provided. There will be childminding service available.
There are four sessions, topics vary each time. Refer to poster below for more information!
Please register beforehand by contacting Jacqui at jacquit@lmnhs.bc.ca or 236.862.8694.
Guided Work Party in Learning Garden
We are redeveloping the space we know as “Ed’s Garden”.
The VPB removed the chain link fence in March 2025 and community members have come together to support the redesign; soil moving, staking the walkway, building planter boxes and accessible beds for the gathering space.
The Learning Garden centres place-based education with an Indigenous lens; we will be growing native plants in collaboration with local Indigenous groups, and will host gatherings, workshops, educational activities, and more.
Sign up here for the Guided Work Parties to help us build the garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.
All experience levels are welcome! Volunteers must read and agree to the terms of the Gardeners Agreement.
Gardeners' Lunch feat. Syrian cooking
An opportunity for our gardener volunteers to gather at Riley Park Community Garden (RCPG) over lunch. Delicious Syrian cooking will be provided, so just bring yourself!
Nature Exploration for Children
This program is designed for young children, aged 0-5 years old, and their families to come and learn about the great outdoors. Our goal is to help families learn about nature animals and plants through our community garden.
Cost: $3 per family.
No registration required, we accept cash or card payments at the event. Please note that all participants must have a LMNHS family membership ($10 annual fee).
Culture, Cooking (PiCNiC) and Communication
Free for newcomers. Funded by IRCC and WelcomeBC.
To register, email Tetiana at tetianar@lmnhs.bc.ca or call 236.862.8522
RPCG Gardeners’ Potluck
A potluck to gather our gardeners at Riley Park Community Garden (RPCG) for a shared meal.
Guided Work Party in Learning Garden
We are redeveloping the space we know as “Ed’s Garden”.
The VPB removed the chain link fence in March 2025 and community members have come together to support the redesign; soil moving, staking the walkway, building planter boxes and accessible beds for the gathering space.
The Learning Garden centres place-based education with an Indigenous lens; we will be growing native plants in collaboration with local Indigenous groups, and will host gatherings, workshops, educational activities, and more.
Sign up here for the Guided Work Parties to help us build the garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.
All experience levels are welcome! Volunteers must read and agree to the terms of the Gardeners Agreement.
Heat Readiness Session
Intense heat is expected this summer. Register in advance for our Heat Readiness Session in collaboration with the Vancouver Public Library. This will be an informative and fun session about hands-on tips to be ready for the summer heat. We will be going over key cooling tips, including ways to connect with your neighbours during heat emergencies, what to include in cooling kits, and more!
This is a free event. Sign up here.

Nature Exploration for Children
July 17th-August 14th. This weekly program is designed for young children, aged 0-5 years old, and their families to come and learn about the great outdoors. Our goal is to help families learn about nature animals and plants through our community garden.

RPCG Pride Fair
You're invited to the second annual LMNHS Pride Fair at the beautiful Riley Park Community Garden! Join us for a family-friendly evening of community and celebration.
Farmer's Market Donation Station and "Ask a Master Gardener" table
Join us at the Riley Park Farmers Market. There are two shifts: 9:30 am -12 noon or 12 noon -2:30 pm. To volunteer, email Joanne at joannem@lmnhs.bc.ca
Our LMNHS booth promotes our activities and programs. Shoppers donate funds and vendors donate product to support our food security programs.
The "Ask a Master Gardener" table will be setup beside the LMNHS booth. Visit and ask the Vancouver Master Gardeners your gardening questions.
Guided Work Party in Learning Garden
We are redeveloping the space we know as “Ed’s Garden”.
The VPB removed the chain link fence in March 2025 and community members have come together to support the redesign; soil moving, staking the walkway, building planter boxes and accessible beds for the gathering space.
The Learning Garden centres place-based education with an Indigenous lens; we will be growing native plants in collaboration with local Indigenous groups, and will host gatherings, workshops, educational activities, and more.
Sign up here for the Guided Work Parties to help us build the garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.
All experience levels are welcome! Volunteers must read and agree to the terms of the Gardeners Agreement.
BMO Guided Work Party in Learning Garden
Join the BMO team in helping us build our new Learning Garden!
The Learning Garden centres place-based education with an Indigenous lens; we will be growing native plants in collaboration with local Indigenous groups, and will host gatherings, workshops, educational activities, and more.
We are excited to work with you. You will be contributing towards building a space where community members like you can co-create, connect, and garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.
Sign up here for the Guided Work Party with BMO. Limited spots available. All experience levels are welcome! Volunteers must read and agree to the terms of the Gardeners Agreement.
Nature Exploration for Children
This program is designed for young children, aged 0-5 years old, and their families to come and learn about the great outdoors. Our goal is to help families learn about nature animals and plants through our community garden.
Cost: $3 per family.
No registration required, we accept cash or card payments at the event. Please note that all participants must have a LMNHS family membership ($10 annual fee).
Guided Work Party in Learning Garden
We are redeveloping the space we know as “Ed’s Garden”.
The VPB removed the chain link fence in March 2025 and community members have come together to support the redesign; soil moving, staking the walkway, building planter boxes and accessible beds for the gathering space.
The Learning Garden centres place-based education with an Indigenous lens; we will be growing native plants in collaboration with local Indigenous groups, and will host gatherings, workshops, educational activities, and more.
Sign up here for the Guided Work Parties to help us build the garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.
All experience levels are welcome! Volunteers must read and agree to the terms of the Gardeners Agreement.
Food Hub Volunteer Potluck
A potluck to gather the volunteers of the food hub at Little Mountain Neighborhood House (LMNH). Bring dishes to share, enjoy some fun activities, and meet some new friends!
More details to come for this event.
Worm Release
Melitis from Siddhartha's intent charitable society will be leading a group to release earthworms at the garden. These worms come from the earth but fishermen stores sell them for fishermen to catch fish. In this event, the worms are purchased from these stores and put back to the earth to save their lives.
For more information, contact Melitis at melitis@siddharthasintent.org
Summer Market
We’re planning on having a summer market at the Riley Park Community Garden. Stay tuned for more details!
Guided Work Party in Learning Garden
We are redeveloping the space we know as “Ed’s Garden”.
The VPB removed the chain link fence in March 2025 and community members have come together to support the redesign; soil moving, staking the walkway, building planter boxes and accessible beds for the gathering space.
The Learning Garden centres place-based education with an Indigenous lens; we will be growing native plants in collaboration with local Indigenous groups, and will host gatherings, workshops, educational activities, and more.
Sign up here for the Guided Work Parties to help us build the garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.
All experience levels are welcome! Volunteers must read and agree to the terms of the Gardeners Agreement.
BCFSA Guided Work Party in Learning Garden
Join the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) team in helping us build our new Learning Garden!
The Learning Garden centres place-based education with an Indigenous lens; we will be growing native plants in collaboration with local Indigenous groups, and will host gatherings, workshops, educational activities, and more.
We are excited to work with you. You will be contributing towards building a space where community members like you can co-create, connect, and garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.
Sign up here for the Guided Work Party with BCFSA. Limited spots available. All experience levels are welcome! Volunteers must read and agree to the terms of the Gardeners Agreement.

Apple Day 1
Join us for two days of apple fun at Riley Park Community Garden! Bring an apple potluck dish using apples provided by Vancouver Fruit Tree Project.
Guided Work Party in Learning Garden
We are redeveloping the space we know as “Ed’s Garden”.
The VPB removed the chain link fence in March 2025 and community members have come together to support the redesign; soil moving, staking the walkway, building planter boxes and accessible beds for the gathering space.
The Learning Garden centres place-based education with an Indigenous lens; we will be growing native plants in collaboration with local Indigenous groups, and will host gatherings, workshops, educational activities, and more.
Sign up here for the Guided Work Parties to help us build the garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.
All experience levels are welcome! Volunteers must read and agree to the terms of the Gardeners Agreement.
RPCG Gardeners’ Potluck
A potluck to gather our gardeners at Riley Park Community Garden (RPCG) for a shared meal.
Farmer's Market Donation Station and "Ask a Master Gardener" table
Join us at the Riley Park Farmers Market. There are two shifts: 9:30 am -12 noon or 12 noon -2:30 pm. To volunteer, email Joanne at joannem@lmnhs.bc.ca
Our LMNHS booth promotes our activities and programs. Shoppers donate funds and vendors donate product to support our food security programs.
The "Ask a Master Gardener" table will be setup beside the LMNHS booth. Visit and ask the Vancouver Master Gardeners your gardening questions.
Food Hub Volunteer Potluck
A potluck to gather the volunteers of the food hub at Little Mountain Neighborhood House (LMNH). Bring dishes to share, enjoy some fun activities, and meet some new friends!
More details to come for this event.
RPCG Gardeners’ Potluck
A potluck to gather our gardeners at Riley Park Community Garden (RPCG) for a shared meal.
Farmer's Market Donation Station and "Ask a Master Gardener" table
Join us at the Riley Park Farmers Market. There are two shifts: 9:30 am -12 noon or 12 noon -2:30 pm. To volunteer, email Joanne at joannem@lmnhs.bc.ca
Our LMNHS booth promotes our activities and programs. Shoppers donate funds and vendors donate product to support our food security programs.
The "Ask a Master Gardener" table will be setup beside the LMNHS booth. Visit and ask the Vancouver Master Gardeners your gardening questions.

Apple Day 2
Join us for two days of apple fun at Riley Park Community Garden! Bring an apple potluck dish using apples provided by Vancouver Fruit Tree Project.
Day 2: Join us as we learn how to make apple cider together!
RPCG Gardeners’ Potluck
A potluck to gather our gardeners at Riley Park Community Garden (RPCG) for a shared meal.
Farmer's Market Donation Station and "Ask a Master Gardener" table
Join us at the Riley Park Farmers Market. There are two shifts: 9:30 am -12 noon or 12 noon -2:30 pm. To volunteer, email Joanne at joannem@lmnhs.bc.ca
Our LMNHS booth promotes our activities and programs. Shoppers donate funds and vendors donate product to support our food security programs.
The "Ask a Master Gardener" table will be setup beside the LMNHS booth. Visit and ask the Vancouver Master Gardeners your gardening questions.
Guided Work Party in Learning Garden
We are redeveloping the space we know as “Ed’s Garden”.
The VPB removed the chain link fence in March 2025 and community members have come together to support the redesign; soil moving, staking the walkway, building planter boxes and accessible beds for the gathering space.
The Learning Garden centres place-based education with an Indigenous lens; we will be growing native plants in collaboration with local Indigenous groups, and will host gatherings, workshops, educational activities, and more.
Sign up here for the Guided Work Parties to help us build the garden. Activities include building planter boxes, moving soil, and preparing the space for planting.
All experience levels are welcome! Volunteers must read and agree to the terms of the Gardeners Agreement.
Lunch and Learn/Workshops for Newcomer Families and Seniors
Jacqui and Annie from LMNHS are hosting the Lunch and Learn series in the garden for newcomer families and seniors. This series will be delivered in both Chinese and English. Lunch is provided. There will be childminding service available.
There are four sessions, topics vary each time. Refer to poster below for more information!
Please register beforehand by contacting Jacqui at jacquit@lmnhs.bc.ca or 236.862.8694.

Art Therapy for New Immigrants in Chinese
LMNHS is running an art therapy program in Chinese. Share your story and learn to manage difficult emotions while doing art.
Nature Exploration for Children
This program is designed for young children, aged 0-5 years old, and their families to come and learn about the great outdoors. Our goal is to help families learn about nature animals and plants through our community garden.
Cost: $3 per family.
No registration required, we accept cash or card payments at the event. Please note that all participants must have a LMNHS family membership ($10 annual fee).
Food Hub Volunteer Potluck
A potluck to gather the volunteers of the food hub at Little Mountain Neighborhood House (LMNH). Bring dishes to share, enjoy some fun activities, and meet some new friends!
More details to come for this event.

Morning Tai Chi
Join us for some morning tai chi! in Riley Park Experience meditation in motion at our community garden. Register today!
Farmer's Market Donation Station and "Ask a Master Gardener" table
Join us at the Riley Park Farmers Market. There are two shifts: 9:30 am -12 noon or 12 noon -2:30 pm. To volunteer, email Joanne at joannem@lmnhs.bc.ca
Our LMNHS booth promotes our activities and programs. Shoppers donate funds and vendors donate product to support our food security programs.
The "Ask a Master Gardener" table will be setup beside the LMNHS booth. Visit and ask the Vancouver Master Gardeners your gardening questions.
Lunch and Learn/Workshops for Newcomer Families and Seniors
Jacqui and Annie from LMNHS are hosting the Lunch and Learn series in the garden for newcomer families and seniors. This series will be delivered in both Chinese and English. Lunch is provided. There will be childminding service available.
There are four sessions, topics vary each time. Refer to poster below for more information!
Please register beforehand by contacting Jacqui at jacquit@lmnhs.bc.ca or 236.862.8694.
Art Therapy for New Immigrants in Chinese
Annie and others from LMNHS are running the art therapy program in Chinese. Share your story and learn to manage difficult emotions while doing art.
Lunch is provided. There will be childminding service available. There are four sessions: June 20, July 4, July 11, July 18.
This program is free, however space is limited. Priority is given to those with permanent resident status. For questions or to sign up, contact Annie at anniey@lmnhs.bc.ca or 236.862.0802.
Garden tour for TAPS
TAPS (Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors) participants will be visiting the garden for a tour and gardening lesson. Led by Craig and Diane.
RPCG Gardeners’ Potluck
A potluck to gather our gardeners at Riley Park Community Garden (RPCG) for a shared meal.

Vancouver Fruit Tree Season Kick-Off event
Join us for the Season Kick-Off hosted by the Vancouver Fruit Tree Project at the garden. This annual event is a joyful celebration of food security, waste reduction, and community connection. We'll be kicking off this year's fruit season with some music, snacks and bring your own T-shirt screen printing.
This is a great opportunity for existing, new and interested community members to connect and learn more about the organization as well as learn about local fruit!
Hillcrest Summer Festival
The festival will have booths from a variety of food, crafts and interesting vendors and businesses, as well as community organizations.
The stage area will feature musical performances, demonstrations and interactive activities as well as a play area that will include inflatables for kids’ games, carnival-themed activities, food concessions and so much more!
Lunch and Learn/Workshops for newcomer families and seniors
Jacqui and Annie from LMNHS are hosting the lunch and learn series in the garden for newcomer families and seniors. This series will be delivered in both Chinese and English. Lunch is provided. There will be childminding service available.
There are four sessions, topics vary each time. Refer to poster below for more information!
Please register beforehand by contacting Jacqui at jacquit@lmnhs.bc.ca or 236.862.8694.
Art Therapy for New Immigrants in Chinese
Annie and others from LMNHS are running the art therapy program in Chinese. Share your story and learn to manage difficult emotions while doing art.
Lunch is provided. There will be childminding service available. There are four sessions: June 20, July 4, July 11, July 18.
This program is free, however space is limited. Priority is given to those with permanent resident status. For questions or to sign up, contact Annie at anniey@lmnhs.bc.ca or 236.862.0802.
Learning Garden: BCFSA Corporate Work Party
Volunteers from BC Financial Services Authority will be joining us to help build our new Learning Garden in Riley Park.
We also welcome volunteers from the general public to join us. You can sign up here!
Soil Day Work Party with CIRO corporate volunteers
Volunteer at weekly guided work parties!

Food Hub Volunteer Potluck
A potluck to gather the volunteers of the food hub at Little Mountain Neighborhood House (LMNH). Bring dishes to share, enjoy some fun activities, and meet some new friends!
Please RSVP here.
RBC Kids Run
The RBC Kids Run is taking place. Runners will be traversing the park. There will be no other events on this day at the park.
Farmer's Market Donation Station and "Ask a Master Gardener" table
Join us at the Riley Park Farmers Market. There are two shifts: 9:30 am -12 noon or 12 noon -2:30 pm. To volunteer, email Joanne at joannem@lmnhs.bc.ca
Our LMNHS booth promotes our activities and programs. Shoppers donate funds and vendors donate product to support our food security programs.
The "Ask a Master Gardener" table will be setup beside the LMNHS booth. Visit and ask the Vancouver Master Gardeners your gardening questions.