Plant Pressing with UBC Herbarium Curator Linda PJ Lipsen

The Fraser River Discovery Centre Society operates the Fraser River Discovery Centre. Through interactive exhibits and engaging programming, the Discovery Centre showcases the Fraser River’s role in shaping BC’s ecological, cultural and economic diversity. Its mission is to be the Voice of the Fraser in presenting the stories of the Fraser River and their contribution to the life, history and future of British Columbia with the vision of connecting communities in discovery and celebration of the living, working Fraser River.

The Fraser River Discovery Centre

Go home with a plant press and lots of ideas! Plant collecting and pressing, including ethical collecting and cultural considerations.

Fraser River Discovery Centre

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll discuss plant collecting and pressing, including responsible and ethical collecting and cultural considerations. Learn key techniques for pressing and preserving plants and get an overview of how to use these methods for fun, sustainable crafts, and educational purposes. Practice pressing and drying a plant in your own plant press! She’ll also share ideas for crafting with your pressings at home. Finally, you’ll create a small craft with dried pressed leaves and flowers to take home.Register <a href="https://form.jotform.com/242755833303254" title="https://form.jotform.com/242755833303254" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> to avoid fees. About the InstructorLinda PJ Lipsen (Linda Jennings) has been a Curator at the University of British Columbia Herbarium, Beaty Biodiversity Museum for the past 19 years. Linda holds an M.Sc. in botany, has previously worked for the <a href="https://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/" title="https://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UBC Botanical Garden</a> and teaches in <a href="https://botany.ubc.ca/" title="https://botany.ubc.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UBC’s Department of Botany</a> and Master Gardeners Association of BC. <a href="https://fraserriverdiscovery.org/" title="https://fraserriverdiscovery.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Fraser River Discovery Centre Society</a> 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 <a href="https://fraserriverdiscovery.org/waystogive/" title="https://fraserriverdiscovery.org/waystogive/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">making a donation</a>.

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