When Bees and Other Pollinators Go to Bed with special guest Junaid Khan

Join us for a fascinating talk about what happens in our gardens and habitats over the winter. What’s going on in the soil, under the leaves, and within stems and wood? What becomes of the seeds and plants during this quiet season? Many of us met Junaid while he was coordinating the Pollinator Stewardship Certification, and we couldn’t get enough of his teaching, knowledge, and insight - or the way he shared them. Junaid is a Muslim-Canadian from the Indus Valley, in the region now known as Pakistan. He has worked as an ecologist for more than 12 years, focusing on habitat revitalization, invasive species, insect conservation, and bird education. Over the past four years, Junaid has dedicated himself to understanding the ecologies embedded within Indigenous cultures. Through his ongoing study of Anishinaabemowin and his collaborations with community members working to rejuvenate Anishinaabek cultural practices, he hopes to support efforts toward Indigenous land sovereignty across Turtle Island. Learn more: https://www.creatorsgardenmarket.ca/our-story This event will be held mostly indoors, with a visit to our gardens during the last 30 minutes or so. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. ACCESSIBILITY: The building is wheelchair accessible Live transcription may be available; please let us know if you are interested and require this PWYC on a sliding scale $1-$20 An email will be sent with more details and the address upon registration & payment :-)