Start off the month of June by joining Sea Smart and Knowledge Carrier Lorelei Lyons for a Plant Medicine Walk! The walk will begin with a circle at Aintree House and continue along the Brunette River. A variety of Indigenous medicines will be found, and Lorelei will share stories about the river, the trees, the plants and how they have helped people for thousands of years. While learning about these extraordinary plants, we will also be cleaning the ecosystem by picking up any garbage or recycling along the way. We will end the workshop by learning the Algonquin Women’s Water song and reflecting on the importance of freshwater in our lives.
Pricing: Free
Sea Smart offers a sliding scale for ticket options, allowing participants to contribute according to their means. This approach ensures that those who can afford it can support accessible education in marine conservation and sustainability.
About Lorelei Lyons:
Lorelei Lyons is Chippawa/Metis Originally from Manitoba. She is a Knowledge Carrier for the North Fraser Metis Association and has been in Indigenous Education for 30 years, providing spiritual guidance and cultural educational opportunities for schools, community, and her Nation. She facilitates workshops that encourage cultural rejuvenation and community building.
Any questions? Email [email protected]
To ensure everyone is safe and having a great time, please review the following rules for the cleanup portion of the event:
- Sea Smart will provide tools, including gloves, pickers and buckets
- Please bring any items you need to be safe and comfortable. We will be providing hand sanitizer but recommend that you also bring your own if available.
- You must wear closed-toe shoes - NO sandals, NO flip flops. NO bare feet
- You must dress for the weather - check the forecast, bring extra clothes if necessary
- You must bring a reusable water with at least 1 litre of water
- Bring a snack, preferably in a reusable package or container
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and bug repellant as necessary
- Your Sea Smart staff is a registered first aider and will carry a first aid kit
- Sea Smart will host cleanups in areas with cellular reception, and carry a charged cell phone in case of emergency
- Participants must tell Sea Smart if they find anything sharp, dangerous, or suspicious; Sea Smart will provide tools for safely handling these items, or call appropriate authorities
- Participants will only remove debris if it is safe to do so
- Participants will remember to bend at the knees, not the back, when picking up debris
- Participants will not approach any wildlife, dead or alive, and will let Sea Smart host know if they see wildlife, dead or alive
- Participants will be aware of and attentive to their surroundings at all times; no headphones are allowed
THIS EVENT IS FUNDED BY ECO ACTION CANADA
