Junior Field Trip: Wapna’ki Plant Protectors

Terranaut Club

Let's get to know the indigenous plants of the Wapna’ki Forest, and connect with the land at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens!

32 University Ave

<h3>Junior Field Trip: Wapna’ki Plant Protectors</h3><ul><li>Tuesday, August 6th</li><li>10:00 am – 3:00 pm</li><li>Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens</li><li>Pay-what-you-can, but full cost is $40/participant</li><li>For girls and gender diverse youth</li><li>Ages 9-12</li></ul>Progam Description:Spend a fun-filled day connecting with the land at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens at Acadia University, where you’ll have the chance to get to know common and rare plants indigenous to the Wapna’ki Forest. Learn about medicinal and food plants long used by both Settlers and Indigenous Peoples.You’ll also engage in hands-on activities aimed at combating the biodiversity crisis! Learn how seed conservation plays a vital role in preserving plant species, both in the field and in lab settings, where scientists use advanced techniques to store and regenerate seeds to ensure plant survival for future generations.Hands-on activities include:<ol><li>Guided Garden Tour and "Get to Know a Plant" Activity: Participants will have the opportunity to be field researchers for the day, studying and learning about the indigenous plants of the Wapna'ki Forest.</li><li>Seed Bombs &amp; Tissue Cultures Activity: Participants will get to help make native plant seed bombs and practice doing tissue cultures in the Harriet Irving lab.</li><li>Garden Guardians Activity: Participants will learn about the importance of biodiversity and conservation while learning about plant identification. We'll also create our very own flower crowns with native species we have identified!</li><li>Garden Mindfulness &amp; Nature Reflection Activity</li></ol>Participants should come prepared with a lunch and snacks, good walking shoes, a backpack, and a raincoat.Unlike our summer programs, there is no nomination process for workshops. Registration is first come, first served, and can be completed on this page. Though the cost of this program is $40 per participant, it is pay-what-you-can and your donation must be made upon registering. If you are not able to make an online donation, please contact Alanna at coordinator[at]terranautclub.com ASAP to reserve a space. If the program is full and you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please contact Alanna.

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