Urban Foraging at the Compost Education Centre
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Discover the edible and medicinal abundance growing all around you.
Urban landscapes are rich with wild foods and healing plants—if you know where to look. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to confidently identify common edible and medicinal weeds, Native plants, and introduced garden species found throughout the West Coast of Canada. We’ll explore how these resilient plants support both human health and urban ecosystems, and how responsible foraging practices can help deepen our relationship with the land. Drawing from the knowledge and practices of Beyond the Garden Gate Botanicals, this workshop empowers you to forage safely, ethically, and sustainably in your own neighbourhood. Topics covered in this workshop: • How to identify common edible and medicinal urban weeds • Key Native and introduced plants found in West Coast neighbourhoods • Safe foraging practices and how to avoid contaminated sites • Understanding plant energetics and traditional uses • Ethical harvesting guidelines and land stewardship principles • Seasonal tips for gathering throughout the year This workshop is happening in person only. Please dress appropriately for all types of weather, the workshop may be outside or in our heated strawbale building. You must pre-register for this event. You can purchase a ticket through Eventbrite. You can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 386 9676 or via email by contacting [email protected] by the Compost Education Centre Victoria, BC |
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