Indigenous Medicinal Plant Workshop
Schedule
Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Fraser River Discovery Centre | New Westminster, BC
About this Event
Through storytelling and hands-on sensory experiences—smelling, touching, and tasting—participants will deepen their connection to the plants around us.
Participants will sample selected plants and take home a two-page illustrated mind map.
About the Instructor
LoriAnn Bird is a Métis author of the Revered Roots: Ancestral Teachings and Wisdom of Wild, Edible and Medicinal Plants. As a mother, herbalist, and educator, LoriAnn shares a deep knowledge of medicinal and edible plants that grow in the most common and everyday spaces. By witnessing and listening to our immediate surroundings, we open ourselves to a relationship with all that exists.
WHAT:
- Explore wild, native, and medicinal plants
- Indigenous knowledge shared through storytelling
- Sensory experiences with plant samples
- Take home a two-page illustrated mind map
WHO: This workshop is intended for participants 16 years of age and older.
Register to avoid fees.
The Fraser River Discovery Centre Society is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to bring together the many stories and voices of the Fraser to discover, celebrate, and inspire passionate stewards of the river. Support us by making a donation.
Where is it happening?
Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 27.17 to CAD 30.27
