Current Exhibits
Coast Salish Plant Exhibition: Celebrating Indigenous Ecosystems
April 22 - June 6, 2022
This exhibit highlights Indigenous knowledge of native plants and their connection to Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish history. Learn about ethnobotany and the various medicinal and food uses of the plants for humans and animal species. The exhibit has three components exploring the language of plants, the threats to native plants in Salish lands, and contributions from our community.
Senaqwila Wyss, Programs Coordinator
Featuring work by:
Angelina Hopkins Rose
Erica Mulder
Honey Mae Caffin
Maddie Edmonds
Nicole Preissl
Ronnie Dean Harris
Senaqwila Wyss
Shḵwen̓ Ocean Hyland
Tsawaysia Spakwus Alice Guss
T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss
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Throughout the duration of the exhibition, a series of family-friendly Saturday morning events (11am) will be held, highlighting the importance of Coast Salish Plants and biodiversity. Topics such as Native Plants and Climate Action, Native Plants and Wild Birds, uses of plants in teas and woven objects, and many others. The exhibit is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am to 3pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 4pm on a first come, first-served basis.

Past Exhibits

Pacific Coast Portraits
September 18th - October 9th, 2021

Children of takaya
Jordan Gallie, Olivia George, Jacob George, Robbie George, Ocean Hyland, Jonas Jones, Cody Larock, and features Atheana Picha | Curated by Jonas Jones
Exhibition Dates & Hours: September 8-12, 2021, 12:00-8:00 pm • Location: Part Of Studio, 4389 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver, Tsleil-waututh Territory • Poster art: Ocean Hyland • Opening Event: Weds, Sept. 8th, at 7:30pm • Closing Event: Sun, Sept. 12th at 2:00pm • Performances by Children of Takaya at Panorama Park
The Children of Takaya exhibition presents artwork from emerging Tsleil-Waututh artists in this five-day Part Of Studio exhibit in Deep Cove, unceded Tsleil-Waututh lands and waters.

Chief Dan George: Actor & Activist
Exhibit at maplewood flats May 22-September 6, 2021
Permanent Installations
Maplewood Flats Conservation area hosts public artworks by local Indigenous artists at various locations around the site.




Call for Submissions

4th Annual Members Photography Exhibition
Calling ALL Wild Bird Trust of BC nature photographers!Â
Whether you’re a professional or a beginner nature-loving photographer, we invite you to submit your favourite images! Share your love for the birds, plants, insects and wildlife at the Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats.
The competition consists of large-format digital photos taken at Maplewood Flats of plants and flowers as well as birds and wildlife. Up to 20 photos/photographers will be selected for exhibition at the Nature House.Â
Deadline for Submissions:Â September 3
We strongly encourage submissions from youth, Coast Salish, Indigenous & Black People, People of Colour, women, LGBTQ and People with Diverse Abilities.
Photo by Nicolas Ladino Silva on Unsplash/Canva.