It is has been an unusually harsh winter, but the snow and cold temperatures won鈥檛 last forever: spring will soon be here, and once again it will be time to think about gardening and tending to the yard.

To encourage gardening practices that are good for the environment and for people, a Salmon Friendly Gardens Seminar is held each year by the 91原创 Environmental Partners Society in conjunction with the Township of 91原创鈥檚 Grow Healthy Grow Smart Program.

Grow Healthy Grow Smart aims to reduce or eliminate the use of cosmetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers for the benefit of salmon habitat, wildlife, and pollinators in our community, and the seminar focuses on environmentally sustainable gardening techniques.

This year, the theme will be Gardening in a Changing Climate. Presenters will include Linda Gilkeson discussing 鈥淩esilient Gardens for a Changing Climate,鈥� David Catzel speaking about 鈥淪eed Breeding in a Changing Climate鈥� and David Clements talking about 鈥淣ew Weeds in the Garden.鈥�

The seminar will take place Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Fraser River Presentation Theatre at the Township of 91原创 Civic Facility, 20338 65 Ave.

The event is free but pre-registration is required. To reserve a seat, visit .

Light refreshments will be provided, and participants are asked to bring their own reusable water bottles. Gardening books and seeds will also be available for sale, cash only.

For more information, email outreach@leps.bc.ca, call 604-546-0338, or visit .