Take Root with Wildflowers

Description

Learn about native wildflowers and the importance of selecting non-invasive plants to protect your local prairie biodiversity! Open to ages 12 and older.

Additional Information

This is an in-person program. Registration is required.

Take home wildflower seeds to sow yourself or plant some with us. If you are feeling extra creative paint a pot for your wildflowers to grow into. Feel free to test your native plant and invasive species prevention knowledge with our trivia,  the top three highest scoring participants win a prize!

About the Presenter: Bryanne Wandler is a Youth Coordinator for the prairies division of Youth Eco Stewards, a new initiative Invasives Canada has launched with funding support from Canada Service Corps. Youth Eco Stewards is a national, environmental skills development program for youth between 12-30 years old. Invasives Canada works with partners across the country to deliver tools and resources that call for Canadians to take action and prevent the spread of invasive species. Some notable campaigns are Clean Drain Dry, Plant Wise/Grow Me Instead, and Play Clean Go. Learn more about Invasives Canada here: InvasivesCanada.ca

Part of Agriculture Month programming.

Have you heard? Our Prince of Wales branch has a Seed Library, created in partnership with Nature Regina. Borrow free seeds and receive basic tips to start planting and growing your own vegetables or flowers. Contribute to the Seed Library by donating seeds of your own! Click on the link to learn more: https://www.reginalibrary.ca/explore/beyond-books/seeds

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27 spots available

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