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18 Wednesday, June 20, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon WILDLIFE: Impulse to intervene is the wrong one Commentary... Seed to Table’s farm-based education blooms By Audrey Tehan Continued from page 1 Correspondent people who picked up a deer fawn, elk calf, fledgling bird learning to fly, or other young animal they assumed was orphaned because it was alone. Animals taken away from their natural environment miss the chance to learn important survival skills from their parents like where to feed, what to eat, how to behave as part of a group and how to escape from preda- tors. Usually this leads to a shortened life-span for the animal. Removing an animal from the wild and/or holding it is a violation of state law. Doing so is considered a Class A misdemeanor and a court could impose a maximum fine of $6,250 fine and/or one year in jail. Last year (2017), Oregon State Police issued seven warnings and one cita- tion to people who had picked up deer fawns, bear cubs, a baby turkey, a baby raccoon, nine baby opossums and an injured osprey. If you are certain a young animal is orphaned because you saw its mother die, or if you see an injured animal or one in distress, call one of Oregon’s licensed wild- life rehabilitators. Wildlife rehabilitators have the train- ing and facilities to properly care for young wildlife and eventually return them to the wild. You can also call your nearest ODFW office dur- ing regular business hours, or Oregon State Police dis- patch if an animal is in distress. “What does a noodle tree look like?” As they meandered through towering sugar snap peas and knee-high carrot tops at the Seed to Table edu- cation farm, one third-grader asked me this question, in all seriousness, about noodle trees. Tilting my head and smiling, I replied, “What a great question. I am so glad you are here!” Quickly, I change courses with my group, marching them out of the greenhouse to a patch of wheatgrass. I exclaim, “This is what a noodle tree looks like!” Teaching farm-based edu- cation at the Seed to Table education farm for the past five years, I am often asked noodle-tree type questions. We can all remember a moment in life when we made the connections between a processed food item and its origin. The “aha” moment of mayonnaise starting as eggs, pickles as cucumbers, and noodles from wheat grass! With so many different flavors, textures and smells from all around the globe in today’s world, confusion about where food comes from seems only natural. And, after all, knowing where noo- dles come from is not neces- sary for meeting state educa- tion standards. But providing opportunities to make deep connections through real-life PHOTO PROVIDED Seed to Table helps Sisters students understand where their food comes from. learning, with hands-on expe- riences, has helped make our Sisters School District the number-one district east of the Cascades. On the farm, questions about pasta turn into a beau- tiful history lessons end- ing with an introduction to genetics. At the same time, students are introduced to eating and wellness habits that can successfully propel them through the rest of their lives; whatever they choose to do. Our living laboratory creates a vibrant landscape intertwining food, wellness and education. In fact, Seed to Table’s curriculum, administered through 12 farm field trips for SISTERS ROUND-UP OF GEMS Friday-Sunday, June 29 - July 1 We have chosen the best of the best to return! DINING & TAKE-OUT 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., p Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday Menu at SistersSaloon.net Creekside Park Pa | 504 S. 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