You're invited to the Summer Solstice Celebration! Event prep in progress

Event poster by Joyce

Summer Solstice Celebration 🌞

Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: UBC Orchard Garden | Totem Field, 2613 West Mall 

Join us for a day of fun activities where you can explore the garden, try various activities, and enjoy light refreshments with natural and organic flavours fresh from the garden. 

Solstice Group Prep! My group has been working hard to plan and prepare for the upcoming event! We dried and crumpled blackberry leaves for tea. I took home some lemon balm to dry and crumple to mix with the blackberry leaves. The flavour is herby and healing! I have also been slowly harvesting raspberries and currants from the garden and freezing them to make into a jam on Wednesday, eventually. I also got out my cooler and hosed it down in my backyard so it will be ready to go and wheel out to the garden on Thursday.

Blackberry leaf tea (left), lemon balm tea (right) feat. funko baby yoda

Joyce got all the supplies we need for serving all the yummy goodies we will serve! (Tablecloths, plates, and cups)

Amy is using her art skills to make an amazing welcome poster and some signs for the event!

Winnie got some paper for the leaf rubbing activity she will be leading, and some chips and crisps (including gluten-free) for the event! 

At first, it was somewhat nerve-wracking as we did not know how many attendees will be there. However, as we prepare more, we are feeling more confident and ready.

We are excited for this Thursday and we are looking forward to seeing everyone there.