Herb Walk and Plant Identification Hike

Herb Walk and Plant Identification Hike

with Sarah Orlowski, Master Herbalist

Learn the uses and identification of various plants in our region on this hike up to Fisherman Creek. Medicinals, edibles, poisons and other plant aspects will be addressed.

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Date: Sunday, June 23rd, 2024.

Time: 10:00 – 12:30

Cost: $20 (Kids free)

How to Get There: From Grand Forks, drive west along Hwy 3 to the North Fork Road turnoff, just past ABH Car Sales and OK Tire.

 Turn right (north) onto North Fork Road.

Go past Pines Bible Camp until you see Niagara Townsite on the right. On the left are mailboxes where Fisherman Creek Rd / Old North Fork Rd joins the North Fork. Following the distance markers this will be at approximately 10.5 km.

Where to Meet: You can park near the mailboxes.  We will meet at these mailboxes but we will start the walk at the “Decimal Point” trail, uphill from the mailboxes on the right.

What to bring: Hiking boots or good walking shoes (no flip flops please!), water, weather appropriate clothing. Optional: pen and paper for note taking, camera, snack.

To Register: Please email osarah4@gmail.com or call 250-442-2829. Preregistration is required.

If you need a ride or would like to offer a ride, please mention this at time of registration and we’ll see if we can match people up. Thanks.

Herb Walk at Boothman’s Oxbow this Sunday

Herb Walk at Boothman’s Oxbow with Sarah Orlowski, Master Herbalist Learn how to identify different trees and plants along with their medicinal and food uses. When: Sunday, July 26th, 2020 Time: 10:30 am – 12:45 pm Where: Boothman’s Oxbow Provincial Park, Grand Forks, BC Cost: Sliding scale $17.00 - $20.00 What to Bring: Good walking shoes, sunhat, water, pen and paper for note taking. Pre-registration required. Directions and further information will be given upon registration. Boothman’s Oxbow is along the Kettle River, approximately 7 km east of Grand Forks, BC. To register, please email osarah4@gmail.com. Thanks!