Learn about ecosystems that Pacific Northwest regional tribes have cultivated since time immemorial including camas prairies and food forests. Participants will explore the prairie and forest edges at Wolf Haven International in Tenino WA and receive educational tools for leading field trips and classroom activities.
Details and Registration
May 8th 9:30-4:00 at Wolf Haven International in Tenino, WA
Register here: RegFox
Learn about ecosystems that Pacific Northwest regional tribes have cultivated since time immemorial with a focus on camas prairies and food forests. 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 explore the concept of cultural ecosystems and how to create micro-ecosystems in school and community gardens and explore a local camas prairie. Participants will receive a curriculum that fits best with grades 6–12 learning levels but can be adapted for younger children to adults.
This training will take place at Wolf Haven International, a wolf sanctuary located on a beautiful camas prairie. We will utilize their indoor classroom and spend most of our time outside; please dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes. We will provide coffee, tea, snacks - please bring your own lunch. This training is facilitated by Mariana Harvey (Yakama), Elise Krohn and Elizabeth Campbell (Spokane/Kalispel).
We have a number of scholarships available with a priority on Indigenous educators. Please fill out this form to inquire about scholarships. For any questions about this workshop, accessibility needs or scholarships, connect with Mariana Harvey at mariana@theoldgrowth.co