Flowering Plants of Ojibway and Surrounding Areas
Sarah is collaborating with local experts to create a field guide about plants in the region. During the creation process she plans to engage the community through displays, activity booklets and workshops.
Free Upcoming Events
March 2025
Windsor, ON
Flowering Plants of Ojibway @ CJAM-FM
During the entire month of March this exhibit will be on display at CJAM-FM, which is located within the University of Windsor.
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Local flora subject of art exhibition. University of Windsor.
Art exhibit to educate on ecosystem. University of Windsor.
Windsor artist’s natural beauty exploration highlights Ojibway flora. Windsor Star.
Ojibway flower guide. CBC Windsor Radio.
A Windsor artist is creating a flower guidebook for Ojibway Park. CBC Windsor.
Project Phases
- Consult with specialists to create initial list of plants to include in the pocket identification guide.
- Create 10 pages of the guide.
- Host an exhibition for the community to view the project’s content.
- Consult with specialists to create next list of plants to include in the pocket identification guide.
- Create new pages of the guide.
- Host an exhibition for the community to view the project’s new content.
- Consult with specialists to create final list of plants to include in the pocket identification guide.
- Create the last pages of the guide.
- Publish and print the pocket identification guide.
- Host an exhibition and book launch party for the community to view all of the content that was created during the project.
- Host a nature tour at Ojibway Park for community members to learn more about flowering plants of Ojibway and surrounding areas.
- Donate one guide to every Windsor Public Library location so that community members have access to it.
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About the Artist
Sarah Smitherman
Born in Miami, FL. Lives and works in Windsor, ON. Sarah's practice mainly consists of material explorations and the inclusion of found objects. Her art has been displayed in exhibitions within Canada, Europe, and the United States. Occasionally, she hosts creative workshops.
The Collection
Supported by Friends of Ojibway Prairie.
Supported by the City of Windsor’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund (ACHF) achfwindsor.ca