Wild Bird Trust Of British Columbia

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Join Us for a sp&eacute;-nxʷ / Camas Planting Workshop! Coast Salish Plant Nursery at Maplewood Flats invites you to a hands-on Camas Planting Workshop on Saturday, November 15, 10am-1pm. And while we are expecting lots of rain - you will be inside for the learnings and under our patio planting and staying dry!&nbsp; Common Camas is a culturally vital keystone bulb species with a rich history in Coast Salish food systems, land stewardship, and trade. A crucial plant for anyone interested in Coast Salish ethnobotany to learn about! Late autumn is the prime time for planting Camas, as the bulbs require winter&#39;s natural&nbsp;cold stratification&mdash;a process of cold, moist soil cycles that triggers deep root development and sets the stage for vibrant spring blooms. What to expect:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Tsleil-Waututh welcome&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$15 nursery gift certificate (for picking up one of your pots once it comes up in the spring).&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Coffee or tea and cookies&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hands-on potting</li></ul>What You Will Learn:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><ul fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Indigenous Land &amp; Food Histories: Discover the ecological and cultural significance of Camas as a historic Coast Salish root food.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Native Plant Guilds: Understand how Camas thrives alongside natural companion plants&mdash;such as Garry Oak and native buttercup (Ranunculus occidentalis)&mdash;to create healthy, self-sustaining micro-ecosystems.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Fall Planting Techniques: Learn best practices for bulb care, soil preparation, and using protective leaf mulch to shield young plants through winter frosts.</li></ul><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Whether you want to cultivate native species in your home garden, learn about Indigenous ethnobotany, or support local ecological restoration, this workshop is a wonderful way to connect with the land and community.Event Details:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Date &amp; Time: Saturday, November 15, 10am-1pm</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Location: Coast Salish Plant Nursery at Maplewood Flats (2655 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">What to Bring: We will be inside and under cover for the duration of the session. Gardening gloves and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing also welcome.</li></ul></li></ul>

Join Us for a spé-nxʷ / Camas Planting Workshop! Coast Salish Plant Nursery at Maplewood Flats invites you to a hands-on Camas Planting Workshop on Saturday, November 15, 10am-1pm. And while we are expecting lots of rain - you will be inside for the learnings and under our patio planting and staying dry!  Common Camas is a culturally vital keystone bulb species with a rich history in Coast Salish food systems, land stewardship, and trade. A crucial plant for anyone interested in Coast Salish ethnobotany to learn about! Late autumn is the prime time for planting Camas, as the bulbs require winter's natural cold stratification—a process of cold, moist soil cycles that triggers deep root development and sets the stage for vibrant spring blooms. What to expect:<ul><li>Tsleil-Waututh welcome </li><li>$15 nursery gift certificate (for picking up one of your pots once it comes up in the spring). </li><li>Coffee or tea and cookies </li><li>Hands-on potting</li></ul>What You Will Learn:<ul><ul><li>Indigenous Land &amp; Food Histories: Discover the ecological and cultural significance of Camas as a historic Coast Salish root food.</li><li>Native Plant Guilds: Understand how Camas thrives alongside natural companion plants—such as Garry Oak and native buttercup (Ranunculus occidentalis)—to create healthy, self-sustaining micro-ecosystems.</li><li>Fall Planting Techniques: Learn best practices for bulb care, soil preparation, and using protective leaf mulch to shield young plants through winter frosts.</li></ul><li>Whether you want to cultivate native species in your home garden, learn about Indigenous ethnobotany, or support local ecological restoration, this workshop is a wonderful way to connect with the land and community.Event Details:<ul><li>Date &amp; Time: Saturday, November 15, 10am-1pm</li><li>Location: Coast Salish Plant Nursery at Maplewood Flats (2655 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver)</li><li>What to Bring: We will be inside and under cover for the duration of the session. Gardening gloves and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing also welcome.</li></ul></li></ul>

Wild Bird Trust Of British Columbia

spé-nxʷ / Camas Planting Workshop

2649 Dollarton Hwy

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