Plant walk in Garden River to celebrate voices of Bawating

Join Frank Belleau and the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library in Garden River on Saturday, June 22

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Frank Belleau an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper prepares strips of Cedar bark often used for making basket handles as well as other thingsViolet Aubertin for SooToday

Saultites are invited to celebrate the voices of Bawating with a plant walk.

Join Frank Belleau and the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library in Garden River on Saturday, June 22 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The exact meeting spot will be provided to attendees in advance of the event.

“Learn about plants native to our area and their various uses,” the library said in a news release.

“This is an outdoor event, so please wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes.”

Following the event, cedar/tamarack tea will be available.

The event is free but registration is required, which can be done online or by calling the Reference and Information Department at 705-759-5236.