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Experience Mother
Natures Bounties
"I had a dream one night that visitors came to see
through my eyes. They came to see the natural beauty of this
land, they came to see and learn the bounties that Mother
Nature provides." (Brenda Gaudry)
Discover Manitoba's best kept secret, land of numerous picturesque
possibilities and a variety of wildlife. A great place to
relax, full of history and friendly people with community
pride.
| The Eco tours and hands on workshops I offer
utilizing our areas natural resources is located in the
Barrows, Manitoba area. This small aboriginal community
is nestled along the beautiful Porcupine Provincial Forest
on Highway 77, The Back To Nature Trail in the Parkland
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We offer
the following Workshops or Tours
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1. Educational Hiking Tour
- Walk with a trained and licensed guide who shares
her knowledge of Mother Nature's bounties of medicinal
and edible plants and trees in the area.
Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Season: July - October
Price per person: $25.00
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2. Make your own Wreath
- Gather Dogwood, Bog Birch, Tamarack, Willow or
Balsam. Learn to identify and about sustainable harvesting
techniques. Make your own Natural Wreath for indoor or
outdoor use.
Duration: 4 hours
Season: November - April
Price per person $25.00 (Price includes guide, equipment,
and tool use) |
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3. Diamond Willow Walking/Hiking
Stick - Learn to identify, about sustainable
harvest techniques, how to clean and finish your own unique
diamond willow stick.
Duration: 2 - 3 days
Season: May - October
Price per person: $50.00 (Price includes guide, tools,
and shop use) |
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4. Gathering Fiddle
Heads (Ostrich Ferns) - Learn how to identify,
about sustainable harvest techniques, and cleaning process.
Also learn how to prepare a great side dish for any meal
from this tasty spring shoot from the Wild Ostrich Fern.
Duration: 2 - 4 hours
Season: 1st or 2nd week in May
Price per person: $25.00 (Price includes guide and equipment
use) |
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5. Learn the traditional form of art work (Bark Biting) - Learn how to identify and harvest paper white birch bark sustainable. Learn from instructor how this form of artwork known as birch bark biting is created. Make your own unique art piece, how to preserve it.
Season: May - October
Cost: $25.00 per person
Time Needed: 3 hours
Guide, framing material and supplies included. |
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6. Tapping Birch Trees - Learn to identify, tap and seal white paper birch bark trees. Tapping this tree will reward you with the clearest, cool, refreshing drink which aboriginal people used as a spring tonic, to cleanse the body. Bring extra containers.
Season: Late April - early May
Price per person: $15.00
Time Needed: 12-15 hours
Included in the price guide and tapping material. |
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All fees include taxes
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Discounts
available for groups of 6 or more
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| Snowshoeing - on marked trails. Equipment rental
at an hourly rate. |
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Guest Houses
- Year round use. Fully furnished, equipped kitchen with
fridge, microwave and stove, 2 bedrooms and two modern
bathrooms with showers. Sleeps up to 6.
Rates: Single/Double $45.00, $15.00 for each additional
person per night. |
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Camping - Tents $7.00 per day, RV Unserviced $10.00 per day, and RV Serviced $20.00 per day. Showers and bathroom facilities available. |
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| Rates include the
use of - fire pits, picnic area and
barbecue use. |
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Unique craft
and gift store on-site, featuring local and area Aboriginal
Artisan.
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