Important note: registration closes at 11:55pm the day before event‍

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Learn about five ecosystems that Pacific Northwest regional tribes have cultivated since time immemorial including camas prairies, food forests, saltwater beaches, wetlands, and mountain huckleberry meadows. Many children grow up thinking that humans are harmful to the land. Through learning about cultural ecosystems, youth see how people can promote biodiversity and well-being through conscientious stewardship. We will share an overview lesson and a camas prairie lesson – offering tips for teaching in the classroom and in the field. Participants receive a lessons that fits best with grades 6-12 learning levels but can be adapted for younger children and adults.

Taught by members of the Tend, Gather & Grow development team including: Mariana Harvey (Yakama), Dr. Joyce LeCompte, Elizabeth Campbell (Spokane/Kalispel), and Elise Krohn.  See full bios here.

A two-day Cultural Ecosystems II workshop will be offered in July and will take place at a wetland and forest the first day, and a saltwater beach and park the second day.

This class will be taught on Zoom online conferencing – a free platform. Participants will need wifi internet and to download Zoom application on a computer or mobile device before class. You will receive information on how to login to class with your registration.