The best way to learn about plants is through observing and interacting with living examples. The Land Knows Me is an educational, hands-on journey to discover all the wonderful uses and gifts of the plants around us. Through the Indigenous traditions of Squamish culture you'll learn about plants, cultural stories, and learnings related to the flora seen on your walk.
Includes a 15 plant profile directory featuring detailed illustrations and kid-friendly botanical drawings to aid in learning about the many great uses for plants and the native history behind them. Meet plants like:
- K_wil'ayus (kw-ill-eye-os), Red-Flowering Currant, Ribes sanguineum
- K'emela'y (k-em-ill-eye), Bigleaf Maple, Acer macrophyllum
- Seliyay (s-elle-ee-eye), Oregon Grape, Mahonia nervosa
- X payay (hey-pie-eye), Western Red Cedar, Thuja plicata
- K'we7u'pay' (kw-oh-pa-eye), Pacific Crabapple, Malus fusca
- And more!
The directory also includes important safety and proper harvesting information for parents who are looking for more opportunities to educate and engage with kids while getting to know the secrets of the land around us. Includes mindfulness activities, how-to crafts, and yummy treats!/p>
