Native Food Forest
Events
As part of our Native Food Forest Project, Free the Fern organized a series of free public events in 2023.
Past Events
Native Food Forest Planting Event
Sat, Oct 21, 2023 10am-12pm
Are Native Food Forest Planting event was also a celebration, complete with fresh baked Bannock and music.
Invasive Pull
Sat, Oct 7, 10am-12pm
We had 16 volunteers help remove 1,200 L of invasive plants.
Invasive Pull
Sat, Sept 2, 2023 10am-12pm
We removed invasive plants in preparation for planting our Native Food Forest.
Native Plant Event via Zoom
Thurs, June 8 7-8pm
We learned about the native plants that could be part of our Native Food Forest and decided what to plant.
Monthly Invasive Pull
Sat, June 3, 2023
10am-12pm
We helped remove invasive ivy & Himalayan blackberry from our future Native Food Forest site.
Native Plant Walk
Sat, May 13, 2023 10am-12pm
Squamish educator and storyteller, Matthew Williams, led a native plant walk on the Red Alder Trail.
Monthly Invasive Pull
Sat, May 6, 2023
10am-12pm
We removed invasive ivy & Himalayan blackberry from our future Native Food Forest site.
Bird Nesting Cages Workshop
Sat, April 15, 2023
10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Led by eco-artist, Joshua Ralph, we made nesting material cages from from Himalayan blackberry, morning glory, reed canary grass, and animal fir. Joshua also discussed best practice for feeding birds and replenishing nesting materials.
Monthly Invasive Pull
Sat, April 1, 2023
10am-12pm
We helped remove invasive ivy & Himalayan blackberry from our future Native Food Forest site.
Ivy Weaving Workshop
Sat, March 11, 2023
10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
With weaver, Grace Nombrado, we learned how to transform invasive English ivy into a handmade basket.
Monthly Invasive Pull
Sat, March 4, 2023
10am-12pm
Together we removed invasive ivy & Himalayan blackberry from our future Native Food Forest site.
Public Outreach Session Zoom
Thurs, February 9, 2023
7-8pm
The public were invited to questions & share ideas about our Native Food Forest Project.