Nature House / The Nature of Forests - Today's Events
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 6:51AM
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Here's what's on today at the Nature House:

10-12 Wild Creatives: Hapa Zome Plant Prints
Location: The Nature House at The Portal - please park at Heneage House (large wine-coloured building) or at the Fairyslipper parking area

Hapa Zome is a Japanese printing technique that transfers the natural pigments of fresh flowers and leaves directly onto paper or fabric - no paint or ink, just the plant itself, and a satisfying amount of hammering. Join us at the Nature House for this beautiful and surprisingly percussive art form.

1-3 SLC Drop-in: From the Forest to the Sea (all ages)
Location: Sea Life Centre at Telegraph Harbour Marina

Missed Friday's session? Same great activity running again today - see Friday for details.

THE NATURE OF FORESTS

9:30-11:30 Fire Management through an Ecological Lens with Mitch Sherrin
Location: Meet at 364 Mill Road

Mitch Sherrin, retired Captain with Salt Spring Island Fire and Rescue, leads a field workshop exploring fire resilience through an ecological lens - a timely and essential conversation for island communities.

1:30 - 2:30 Fabulous Plants and their Fungal Friends with Andy MacKinnon

Location: Forbes Hall

Dr. Andy MacKinnon, a leading forest ecologist, explores the fascinating relationship between trees and the ectomycorrhizal fungal species that support them.  A talk that will change the way you look at the forest floor.

2:30-4:000 Lawrence Trail Walk with Andy MacKinnon - Registration FULL


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