Thank You to Nupqu Native Plants for Hosting the Kimberley Cranbrook Food Network

Last week, members of the Kimberley Cranbrook Food Network had the opportunity to gather at Nupqu Native Plants for our monthly network meeting. Before sitting down together, we were fortunate to receive a tour of the nursery facilities and learn more about the important work taking place there.

So a special thank you to the Nupqu team for welcoming us into your space and sharing your time, knowledge, and expertise — it was a wonderful way to add something new to our monthly network meetups!

The tour offered an impressive look at the scale and diversity of the nursery operation, from native plant propagation and seed collection to ecological restoration work taking place across the region. Seeing thousands of locally adapted plants being grown for restoration and stewardship projects provided a powerful reminder of the important role native species play in supporting healthy ecosystems and resilient landscapes.

For several network members, it was also an opportunity to witness just how much the nursery has grown over the years. The expansion of the facilities and the scope of the work being undertaken is remarkable, reflecting both the increasing need for ecological restoration and the dedication of the Nupqu team.

As a food network, our work often focuses on growing, sharing, and accessing food within our communities. Visits like this help broaden our understanding of the wider relationships between food systems, biodiversity, native plants, and healthy landscapes. Protecting and restoring native ecosystems supports pollinators, wildlife habitat, water systems, and the overall resilience of our communities.

We are grateful to Nupqu Native Plants for hosting our meeting and for sharing the inspiring work being done at the nursery and we encourage everyone to learn more about Nupqu and the important work they are doing throughout the region!