Native Plants

Sitting by the Belly River with Ninna Piiksii

Sitting by the Belly River with Ninna Piiksii

Crouching in the soft mud along the Belly River after a morning of planting trees, I asked, “Why are willows important?” To answer, Ninna Piiksii taught us about ways Blackfoot people use willows, how the willows interact with each other, and about the river we were sitting next to.

Bees, Native Trees & Seeds, If You Please!

Bees, Native Trees & Seeds, If You Please!

Even though tomatoes might be several months away, it’s not too early to start planning and thinking about this season’s garden. Lethbridge's first Seedy Saturday was a chance for gardening enthusiasts of all shapes and sizes to jumpstart the season....