Saskatoon branches in fall at the museum.
Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Join Dr. Jenny Burke, Biology professor at the University of Lethbridge, for an exciting afternoon program of in-depth botany lessons on the saskatoon shrub.

Flora Foundations is an outdoor and hands-on exploration of botany, Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) science, and the medicinal uses of local plants. Registration at each class in the series is encouraged.

Water bottles and good walking shoes are recommended. No washrooms are accessible on the tour. Be prepared to walk about 1 km at a slow pace. Meet at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre parking lot. Tickets are required in advance and must be purchased at least 2 hours before the program start time.

noon–2 pm | adults and seniors | registration required | $10 per ticket