Ever walk through the forest and wonder which plants are tasty, which ones have healing powers, and which ones are toxic?

Join us at the Wye Marsh to learn about some of the edible, medicinal, and poisonous plants living here. Gain an understanding of how to properly identify these plants, how some can be used beneficially, and the properties that make others harmful. Investigate these plants on a guided hike and create your own mini field guide to take home!

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
When: Sunday, August 16 from 10 am-12 pm
Members: $17 per person + HST
Non-Members: $27 per person + HST
Who: Ages 10 and up. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult

Please note – this is not a foraging workshop as it is illegal to remove plants from a National Wildlife Area. Also, remember to wear long pants, hiking shoes, and bring bug spray!

About the Instructor:

Lucas Grenier is a Queen’s University student, entering his fourth year of Environmental Science. As a returning Outdoor Educator at the Wye Marsh, Lucas has expanded his knowledge and love for the diverse plant communities found in wetlands. Join him to explore and learn about the fascinating and potentially life-saving properties of plants at Wye Marsh!