This FEELed Note was written by our new MA student and community partner Jamie Stevens on behalf of the Ponderosa Education Community.
On Aug 27, the first Plant People Gathering hosted by Ponderosa Education Community was a gentle way to ease back into the academic schedule of the fall. Attendees shared introduction stories and the work they do or are dreaming of doing to care for plants in the Okanagan.
The inspiration for these gatherings came as an answer to the question from Dr. Jennifer Grenz, principal investigator at the Indigenous Ecology Lab (UBC), “how can I get my hands and the hands of others upon the lands and waters?” (Medicine Wheel for the Planet, 2024).
These gatherings will continue on the last Weds of each month this fall, so mark your calendars for Sept 24 and email jamie@ponderosaeducation.ca to rvsp and share dietary and accessibility needs.
Bring your stories, knowledge and questions about plants and share them with fellow plant people. Whether you want to learn, share knowledge or play outside, there is something for everyone and all ages are welcome!
The FEELed lab 