Okanagan Traditional Plants

Join Indigenous Elder Louise Snowdon for a full day of hands-on learning, cultural teachings, and connection to the natural world through traditional plant medicines of the Okanagan, Northwest Coast, and surrounding regions.
Morning Session: Traditional Plant Medicines & Herbal Teas
Explore the cultural significance and traditional uses of medicinal plants, including Devil’s Club, stinging nettle, cedar, and other traditional medicines. Learn about respectful harvesting, traditional preparation methods, and the importance of caring for the plants and lands that sustain us. Participants will also create their own herbal tea blend using selected tea-safe herbs to take home.
Afternoon Session: From Plant to Salve – Traditional Devil’s Club Teachings
Continue the day by exploring the traditional teachings and uses of Devil’s Club. Learn how Devil’s Club-infused olive oil is combined with beeswax and other ingredients to create a handcrafted herbal salve. Each participant will make a small container of salve to take home.
This special Saturday program offers an opportunity to learn from Indigenous traditional knowledge, deepen your connection with the land, and gain hands-on experience working with traditional plants.
All supplies and materials are included. No previous experience is necessary.