Herbalist and educator Lori Snyder will introduce you to the bees, butterflies, and other bugs that can be found in your own backyard and share her knowledge of native plants of the Pacific Northwest region. Become a caretaker of the Earth, and learn which plants you can add to your garden to support pollinators and their ecology.
Connect to the self, your senses, and nature in this audio-guided Forest Therapy Walk with Ken Ouendag. Calm the mind and experience the health benefits of Forest Bathing – a restorative and mindful practice inspired by the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku.
VanDusen birding guide Jeremy Gordon is bringing this seasonal favourite to beginning birders online. Learn how to identify birds, find out hot spots in Vancouver, and start building your toolkit to become a birder!
Join Janis Matson in this online Autumn Garden Design class, with a focus on designing your garden for the changing season. Learn about plant colour, texture, shapes, form, seasonal changes, movement, and views. From foliage colours, to flowers and fruit, the fall is a fabulous time to enjoy the garden.
Join Susan Pearson for a 3-week series on botanical watercolour. Each week you will focus on a single botanical specimen, and channel all your colours into the stem, leaves and flowers. With finer brushes, you can bring intricate reference materials to this workshop in order to create a realistic painting. Use your creativity to choose colours, while maintaining discipline in your portrayal of botanical pieces.
