Learn about flowering plants indigenous to the Americas, their different uses, and the significance behind them with Native artists Jennifer Younger (Tlingit) and Neebinnaukzhik Southall (Chippewas of Rama First Nation). Drawing inspiration from her Tlingit cultural traditions such as weaving and formline designs, Younger crafts each of her jewelry pieces to be one-of-a-kind. Southall is committed to representing and empowering Indigenous peoples through her artwork, which features Anishinaabe floral designs.

Visitors are invited to participate in an interactive mural drawn by artist Joaquin Newman (Yaqui/Mexica) titled Pollinator Power, which focuses on different pollinators and their importance to flowers. Evelyn Orantes (Maya) will discuss different types of pollinators and sunflowers, and lead hands-on activities including making bees and butterflies out of pipe cleaners, along with paper sunflowers.

Additional activities include sketching flowers, decorating a pot, and planting a sunflower.

Photo credit: Andrii Zorii