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Nature & culture workshop | Creating a decorative wreath with Malie Lessard-Therrien

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A decorative wreath hung on a door and crafted from fir branches, wildflowers, and wooden twigs by artisan Malie Lessard-Therrien.
Time: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Location(s): Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site
Cost: $15 per person (including supplies)
Wheelchair Accessible

Enjoy a unique creative experience deeply connected to nature and culture!

You’ll have the chance to explore traditional techniques inspired by ancestral know-how and grounded in environmental respect. You will also take part in a moment of creation and sharing that encourages a meaningful reflection about respect, gratitude, and our relationship with nature while nurturing inspiration and a connection to the living world.

Hurry and reserve your spot for a workshop on making decorative wreaths with Malie Lessard-Therrien, a biologist from Témiscamingue and a nature-loving artisan.

These workshops are made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Quebec and Amis du Vieux-Fort as part of the Cultural Development Agreement of Témiscamingue regional county municipality.

Please note:

  • Reservations are required; call 819-629-3222 or contact Amis du Vieux-Fort on Messenger.
  • A second decorative wreath making workshop will take place on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
  • A mini birchbark canoe workshop, with Karl Chevrier, will also take place on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Click here for 2026 opening dates and times.
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