From Weeds We Grow Exploring the intersections of nature, community arts and wellness, From Weeds We Grow is an interdisciplinary and community public art program that deepens our relationships with the public park space through crafting and movement sessions in Rowntree Mills Park. Led by STEPS Public Art alongside local and Indigenous creators, we will offer a series of land-based crafting, reflection, and movement sessions to reconnect with the land and the Humber River. Join us in Rowntree Mills Park from July to October 2025 to create in celebration of the abundance of nature! Rain date: July 19
From Weeds We Grow: Braiding Ourselves Into Creation From Weeds We Grow: Braiding Ourselves into Creation is an interdisciplinary public art community project that explores Toronto’s Rexdale community’s relationship to the environment through the intersections of nature, art, and wellness. Star Nahwegahbo and mentor Lindsey Lickers, Mushkiiki Nibi Kwe, collaborate with emerging Indigenous artists, sharing teachings and reconnecting to the land through multidisciplinary artworks in Rowntree Mills Park. The project continues engagement developed with the local community since 2020 through From Weeds We Grow: Restoration of Relationship. Hands-on workshops will consist of traditional crafts, while spoken word poetry will be used to name the experience, responding to the prompt provided by local plants and Indigenous teachings. Please contact us to share your accommodation needs. The event will be Next to the Humber River Trail just off of Rowntree Mill Rd.