It's spring and plants are growing! Have y ou ever wanted to learn more about the local plants that surround us? Join us as we walk to a local park to find and discuss the amazing plant life that grows here. Our guide Deanna will begin the session by introducing he rself in her ancestral language and speak to land stewardship and our resp onsibility to &ldquo\;walk slowly&rdquo\; on this land. She will then lead the plant walk highlighting the local native\, medicinal and edible plant s that are found in the area.
\nWe will be meeting in room 127 at th e City Centre branch library\, and then walking to Glen Park. This is a 5- 10 minute walk on flat\, paved sidewalks. The park section will be unpaved \, but still flat\, with no elevation gain or difficult terrain. No seatin g available. This is an outside program\, prepare for weather\, this progr am will happen rain or shine. Registration is required. \;
\n\nAbout Deanna Miller/&theta\;É™ nÉ™ &scaron\;xÊ·ne:m:
\nDeanna Miller is from Katzie First Nation and was born and raised on Katz
ie ancestral land in the Langley territory. &scaron\;xÊ·ne:m is a word i
n the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language that means heale
r.
In an effort to return to the ways of her ancestors\, she makes me
dicines from plants she harvests from her land. All products are handmade
in small batches with intention\, love and
respect. She enjoys all op
portunities to share this ancestral knowledge through workshops and plant
walks.