Vancouver 
Events Description
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll discuss plant collecting and pressing, including responsible and ethical collecting and cultural considerations. Learn key techniques for pressing and preserving plants and get an overview of how to use these methods for fun, sustainable crafts, and educational purposes. Practice pressing and drying a plant in your own plant press! She’ll also share ideas for crafting with your pressings at home. Finally, you’ll create a small craft with dried pressed leaves and flowers to take home.
About the Instructor
Linda PJ Lipsen (Linda Jennings) has been a Curator at the University of British Columbia Herbarium, Beaty Biodiversity Museum for the past 19 years. Linda holds an M.Sc. in botany, has previously worked for the UBC Botanical Garden and teaches in UBC’s Department of Botany and Master Gardeners Association of BC.
WHAT:
– Learn about responsible and ethical plant collecting.
– Learn how to press, dry, and preserve plants.
– Get ideas for creating sustainable crafts with your pressings.
– Take home your own handmade press!
Who is it for?
This workshop is intended for participants 16 years of age and older.
16+
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
Pre-registration is required.
– Early Bird (until Jul 16th) – $50
– Regular (after Jul 16th) – $55
– Student (Student ID Required), Senior (65 and older), or Member – $50
How to get tickets?
Email: info@fraserriverdiscovery.org
At the door: At the door
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Saturday August 16, 2025 | 10 am to 12 pm
Venue & Address
Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
Wheelchair accessible
Free Parking
Street Parking
Paid Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
