Bill Jones is a French-trained Chef, author of nine books and food consultant with Magnetic North Cuisine. His base is Deerholme Farm in Glenora, situated on the Trans-Canada Trail southwest of Duncan. Bill is a renowned regional expert on wild food and is the author of The Savoury Mushroom. He is also interested in First Nations plants and uses. See www.magnorth.bc.ca for more details.

Join Bill on a nature walk along the Trans-Canada Trail as we explore edible plants, historical uses and introduced plants along the trail. Special emphasis will be on the local First Nations use of plants, edible foraged foods and medicinal uses of wild products.

Depart 9:30 from Deerholme Farm, 4830 Stelfox Road, Glenora

To register for any or all of these walks, please call the Cowichan Green Community at 748-8506.

*** Participants are advised to wear sturdy walking shoes, comfortable clothes and bring your own drinking water. Walks are typically no longer than two hours but may go longer depending on the number of people and the level of interest. The walks are free but participants must register beforehand.***

Walk BC is a joint initiative of the BC Recreation and Parks Association and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon . Funding is being provided by the Healthy Living Alliance , with support from ActNow BC .”