Buzz about Bees Workshop
Explore the amazing world of native bees! Learn how to identify common pollinators, why they are important, and what you can do to help them thrive. After a short pollinator walk, we will have a delicious honey tasting from the nectar of specific flowers.
About the Instructor
Kristen has been studying bees for over ten years. What started as an interest in honeybees grew into a love for native bees. This journey has led to taking many beekeeping courses and enrollment in the Master Melittologist program through Oregon State University. Outside of the bee world, Kristen can be found on a hobby farm, in the mountains with their partner, or most likely hanging out with their dog named Charlie.
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WHAT:
- Learn how to identify common pollinators
- Take a pollinator walk to discover local pollinators up close
- Look at specimens
- Finish off with a honey tasting!
WHO: This workshop is intended for participants 16 years of age and older.
WHEN: Saturday, June 7th, 11:00am – 12:30pm
WHERE: Mundy Park
COST: Pre-registration is required.
- Early Bird (until May 6th) – $40
- Regular (after May 6th) – $45
- Student (Student ID Required), Senior (65 and older), or Member – $40
Banner to Bag Workshop
Join us for a creative, hands-on workshop where we’ll dive into the environmental issues of plastic use in everyday life and explore practical, sustainable alternatives. Then roll up your sleeves and learn how to turn old vinyl banners into fun, functional coin bags. Give waste a second life—and take home a one-of-a-kind creation you made yourself!
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WHAT:
- Understand the environmental impact of single-use plastics.
- Discover sustainable alternatives to plastic.
- Upcycle old vinyl banners into unique coin bags.
- Take home a personalized, eco-friendly accessory.
WHO: This workshop is intended for participants 16 years of age and older.
WHEN: Saturday, July 26th, 11:00am – 12:00pm
WHERE: Fraser River Discovery Centre
COST: Pre-registration is required.
- Early Bird (until Jun 14th) – $15
- Regular (after Jun 14th) – $20
- Student (Student ID Required), Senior (65 and older), or Member – $15
Plant Pressing Workshop
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll discuss plant collecting and pressing, including responsible and ethical collecting and cultural considerations. Learn key techniques for pressing and preserving plants and get an overview of how to use these methods for fun, sustainable crafts, and educational purposes. Practice pressing and drying a plant in your own plant press! She’ll also share ideas for crafting with your pressings at home. Finally, you’ll create a small craft with dried pressed leaves and flowers to take home.
About the Instructor
Linda PJ Lipsen (Linda Jennings) has been a Curator at the University of British Columbia Herbarium, Beaty Biodiversity Museum for the past 19 years. Linda holds an M.Sc. in botany, has previously worked for the UBC Botanical Garden and teaches in UBC’s Department of Botany and Master Gardeners Association of BC.
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WHAT:
- Learn about responsible and ethical plant collecting.
- Learn how to press, dry, and preserve plants.
- Get ideas for creating sustainable crafts with your pressings.
- Take home your own handmade press!
WHO: This workshop is intended for participants 16 years of age and older.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 16th, 10am – 12pm
WHERE: Fraser River Discovery Centre
COST: Pre-registration is required.
- Early Bird (until Jul 16th) – $50
- Regular (after Jul 16th) – $55
- Student (Student ID Required), Senior (65 and older), or Member – $50