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Flora Foundations: Blackfoot Science and Botany (Prickly Pear Cactus/ Otahkoottsis)
Jul
19
6:00 p.m.18:00

Flora Foundations: Blackfoot Science and Botany (Prickly Pear Cactus/ Otahkoottsis)

Prickly pear cactus.
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Flora Foundations is an outdoor and hands-on exploration of botany and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) science to understand and learn about local plants facilitated by Api'soomaahka & Jenny Burke. 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 Galt Museum & Archives Parking Lot.

adults and seniors | registration required | $10 per ticket

Note: You can book your tickets online using PayPal or call our front desk at 403-320-3954 to book over the phone.

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Flora Foundations: Make paper using nature with artist Laurel Scott
Jul
5
6:00 p.m.18:00

Flora Foundations: Make paper using nature with artist Laurel Scott

Laurel Scott.
Image courtesy of Angeline Simon

In this workshop, you will learn basic papermaking techniques and how to forage and process different local plant fibres. You will then be guided through the process of making your own cattail fibre paper that you can take home! Materials will be provided. This is open to all skill levels; no previous experience is necessary.

adults and seniors | registration required | $10 per person

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Flora Foundations: Blackfoot Science and Botany (Crocus/ Ki’piaapi)
May
31
6:00 p.m.18:00

Flora Foundations: Blackfoot Science and Botany (Crocus/ Ki’piaapi)

Api'soomaahka (Running Coyote) William Singer III passes berries to workshop participants.
Image courtesy of the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa

Flora Foundations is an outdoor and hands-on exploration of botany and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) science to understand and learn about local plants facilitated by Api'soomaahka & Jenny Burke. 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 Helen Schuler Parking Lot.

all ages | registration required | $10 per ticket

Note: You can book your tickets online using PayPal or call our front desk at 403-320-3954 to book over the phone.

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