Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 62 Bliss Body Care - Mother’s Day NEW! Learn to make blissful body care products. Make and take home a ginger n’ orange body polish, aloe body spray, citrus body wash and tropical body butter. In class, choose your own signature scent for each product made. Recipes on liquid clay masks, stimulating nail salve and body oils are included. Bring your mom and receive a body care treat. All supplies are included in the course fee. Instructor: Cheryl Theilade Sat, May 10 | 9 -11:30 am | $40/1 | 135798 Bowen Park Complex Natural Sun Protection Skincare Look after your skin and hair naturally by making your own beach and poolside essentials. Make and take home a tropical sun lotion (with natural SPF), aloe after sun spray, chamomile hair treatment and a SPF lip balm. Recipes on hair rinses and deep conditioners are included. There is an additional fee of $28 required for supplies. Instructor: Cheryl Theilade Sat, May 10 | 12-2 pm | $40/1 | 138551 Bowen Park Complex Summertime Soaps & Scrubs NEW! In this hands-on class, create healthy handmade suds with natural herbs, spices and scents using all vegan-based soap blocks. Make a ginger n’ ginseng soap, an almond exfoliating facial bar, a French pink clay body wash and a marigold body scrub. Recipes for citrus dish soap and shaving soap are included. There is an additional fee of $28 required for supplies. Instructor: Cheryl Theilade Sat, May 10 | 2:30-4:30 pm | $40/1 | 138552 Bowen Park Complex Nanaimo River Watershed & Water Treatment Plant Bus Tour Come see the amazing journey our drinking water takes from the mountains to our homes. Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the Nanaimo watershed followed by a tour of Nanaimo’s innovative Water Treatment Plant. Experts from City of Nanaimo and Mosaic will be on hand to discuss forestry, water quality, future plans and answer questions. Don’t forget your camera! Fri, Apr 11 | 9 am-3:30 pm | $20/1 | 135497 South Fork Water Treatment Centre (2500 South Fork Rd) Nanaimo Watershed Walking Tours Join local experts and stewardship volunteers for an interpretive walk along some of Nanaimo’s waterways to celebrate Water to Earth Month. Learn what makes each location so significant and how we are connected to its health. Sat, Mar 22 | 10-11:30 am | FREE | 141165 Meet at the Nanaimo River Regional Park, Emblem Rd Fri, Apr 4 | 10 am-12 pm | FREE | 141477 Meet at Woodstream Park Beekeeping at the Farm Our workshop covers topics like the bee lifecycle, beekeeping, pollination, environmental stewardship and more! You will also learn about anatomy of the honey bee, management tasks you can expect to encounter in a basic beekeeping operation and why pollination is so important. This program is for families; children must be accompanied by an adult. Mon, Jul 14 | 6-7:30 pm | $10/1 | 137740 Park Avenue Farm (945 Park Ave) Foraging 101 Check out the tools of the trade, the best books and apps to invest in and more for foraging. Learn ethical foraging principles and practices, including where and where not to forage. Instructor: Alicia Meek Sun, May 4 | 11 am-12:30 pm | $34/1 | 135866 Tue, May 13 | 6-7:30 pm | $34/1 | 135868 Tue, Jun 17 | 6-7:30 pm | $34/1 | 135869 Sat, Jun 28 | 11 am-12:30 pm | $34/1 | 135870 Tue, Jul 8 | 6-7:30 pm | $34/1 | 136100 Bowen Park Complex Forage, Eat & Craft with Trees NEW! This workshop combines the art of foraging with hands-on creativity. Learn to forage local edible and medicinal tree parts, prepare a delicious dish with these wild ingredients and craft your very own herbal medicine. Plus, you will create a unique crafting project using natural materials. Instructor: Alicia Meek Sun, May 18 | 11 am-2 pm | $89/1 | 137059 Bowen Park Complex Mushroom Foraging and ID NEW! You will discover how to recognize common edible and medicinal mushrooms, understand their habitats and forage safely. Handouts with ID tips and resources are included. Instructor: Alicia Meek Sun, May 11 | 1-3 pm | $34/1 | 137920 Beban Park Social Centre Medicinal Mushrooms 101 NEW! Learn about the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms. We will cover how they can support your well-being and easy ways to use them. Handouts and tips will be provided. Instructor: Alicia Meek Tue, Jun 3 | 6-8 pm | $34/1 | 137921 Beban Park Social Centre Herbal First Aid Kit Take home a bounty of natural remedies from this practical, hands-on workshop. You will learn to prepare and use a variety of herbs and herbal medicines for common ailments and emergencies. By the end of the session, you will leave with a collection of your own products. This workshop is perfect for those who want to bring holistic, herbal care into their everyday lives. Instructor: Alicia Meek Sun, Apr 13 | 11 am-2 pm | $45/1 | 137122 Sun, Jun 15 | 11 am-2 pm | $45/1 | 137140 Bowen Park Complex Herbal Tinctures Delve into the world of plant medicine. Learn about common plants used to address everyday ailments. You will prepare and take home several tinctures while gaining practical knowledge on their uses, benefits and safe applications. Instructor: Alicia Meek Wed, May 21 | 11 am-2 pm | $89/1 | 137142 Bowen Park Complex Forest Bathing NEW! Reconnect with nature in this guided forest bathing experience. Engage your senses through mindfulness exercises, reflect with a journaling practice and deepen your connection to the earth. End with a soothing tea ceremony using locally foraged ingredients. Instructor: Alicia Meek Tue, Apr 29 | 6:30-8:30 pm | $34/1 | 137516 Bowen Park Wed, May 28 | 6:30-8:30 pm | $34/1 | 137556 Colliery Dam Park Plan Ahead to Save Your Seeds NEW! Saving seeds is a great way to save money and develop varieties of plants. It can also help you grow stronger, healthier plants and minimize insect and disease problems. Learn how to deal with cross pollination issues. Instructor: Connie Kuromoto Sat, May 3 | 1-3 pm | $20/1 | 138800 Beban Park Learning Gardens
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