Summer 2025 Pitt Meadows Guide

Art and Fungi Walk 16Y+

Engage your senses as we encounter fungi; learn about their ways of life and how they interact with other members of their ecosystems, including humans, in both contemporary and ancient times. The walk will incorporate artistic activities, awakening all of our senses as we move through the land, listen to fungi sounds through a biosonification device and discover fungi aromas. Instructor: Wiloughby Arevalo & Isabelle Kirovac Location: Grabenhorst Garden Sessions: 1 Fee: $40.00 Sa 10:00am-12:30pm #14397 Aug 30 Sa 2:00pm-4:30pm #14398 Aug 30 Demonstration on Botanical Printmaking 16Y+ Experience the art of botanical printmaking with members of the Garden Gals – Merril Hall and Susan Tamkin. Through a series of demonstrations, they will create unique botanical prints by transferring pigments from local native plants through the process of steaming and immersion techniques onto paper (also known as eco-printing). Instructors will cover how to select and prepare plant materials, discuss composition and demonstrate the step-by-step process of creating a botanical print. Instructor: Merril Hall & Susan Tamkin Location: Grabenhorst Garden Sessions: 1 Fee: FREE Th 2:00pm-3:00pm #14399 Aug 14 Th 3:00pm-4:00pm #14400 Aug 14 Th 4:00pm-5:00pm #14401 Aug 14 Plein Air Painting at Grabenhorst Garden 16Y+ Immerse yourself in the beauty of Grabenhorst Garden and learn how to capture its essence on canvas. The instructor, Gina will guide you through the techniques and give you essential tips to start painting outdoor scenery en plein air (in the open air). A list of supplies will be provided. Instructor: Gina Rubin Location: Grabenhorst Garden Sessions: 1 Fee: $70.00 F 9:00am-12:00pm #14396 Aug 15

Photos (top to bottom): Throughout the garden, there are pathways and hidden gems to discover. 1. The running bamboo ( Phyllostachys ) near the barn brings a lush and tropical feel to the garden. 2. The upcycled structures and statues throughout the garden add a rustic charm and highlight the gardens commitment to sustainability. 3. The rhododendrons run along this pathway with early, mid and late blooming varieties.

See the next page to learn about the Place of Remembrance at Grabenhorst Garden

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