Join us for a hands-on evening uncovering the colors of the natural world! Led by artist Chelsea Boos, we’ll explore the art of contact dyeing. Using  seasonal flowers, and local plant forage, we’ll transform plain cotton handkerchiefs into beautiful, one-of-a-kind textile art pieces.

Chelsea Boos has been nurturing plants with her mom, Sandra, since she was a little sprout. A lifelong resident of amiskwaciy, she grows climate‑adapted, open‑pollinated, and organically cultivated plants rooted in the northern prairie Aspen parkland along the kisiskâciwani‑sîpiy (North Saskatchewan River). Her gardening practice is grounded in care for community, ecology, and the relationships that sustain life on the land. 

An introduction to tree health. Learn the basics of how to select, plant, and prune trees for long‑term health.  Emily will share practical techniques for reading a tree’s structure, choosing the right location, and supporting growth through every season.

Emily Nice is a Board‑Certified Arborist and Horticulturalist who has been gardening her whole life. She currently tends the historical gardens at Fort Edmonton Park

In this session, we’ll learn the art of harvesting, cleaning, and storing seeds. You’ll explore how to preserve local biodiversity, save money, and ensure a beautiful harvest for next year. Perfect for gardeners of all experience levels!

Chelsea Boos has been nurturing plants with her mom, Sandra, since she was a little sprout. A lifelong resident of amiskwaciy, she grows climate‑adapted, open‑pollinated, and organically cultivated plants rooted in the northern prairie Aspen parkland along the kisiskâciwani‑sîpiy (North Saskatchewan River). Her gardening practice is grounded in care for community, ecology, and the relationships that sustain life on the land.