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Gardening, clamming and trees see Healthy Traditions into spring in April Low tide reminder The Tribal Healthy Traditions proj ect seeks to improve the health of Siletz Tribal members through educational activities that promote the use of tradi tional foods through hunting, gathering, gardening, cooking, food preservation and protecting our natural resources. Our first -2 tide in months! April 17-22 Check a tide table for times in your area (there is a two hour difference between Brookings and Seaside). You can get tide tables at fishing supply stores and online. Before you gather, remember to call the 24-hour shellfish safety informa tion hotline at 800-448-2474. This recorded message is updated when there is any change in the status of a harvest area. Laboratory results for “red tide” or shellfish toxins can change the status of a harvest area at any time. Invitation to join grant committee The Healthy Traditions Steering Committee is seeking Tribal members who have interest in aboriginal Siletz foods and have ideas on how to improve the health of our Tribal membership. The Steering Committee meets monthly to plan events such as gathering, cooking, canning, smoking, gardening, fishing, hunting and more. If you live outside of Siletz, contact your area office about carpooling to the meeting with staff. Our next meeting is April 7, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Siletz Com munity Health Clinic (second floor con ference room). Fruit tree class sign-up Clam gathering in Seaside Courtesy photos by Sharia Robinson Tribal Elder Dennis Lane and Cecilia Tolentino, community health advocate in Salem, water the plants at the Salem Community Garden in 2010. Tribal members interested in joining the community garden should contact Cecilia at 503-390-9494. • Since the fruit tree class in February Siletz, we have heard from Tribal mem- • rs in the other areas who are interested having more classes. If there is enough • interest at each area office, we will sched ule the class for a date in April or May. • Participants will learn how to: t • • • • Select a location for a fruit tree Choose varieties Planting preparation Pruning and care Invite your friends and family to attend with you! Sign up with your area office: Seeds and soil provided; limited containers, bring your recycled food containers to plant in. Learn to start from seed and design your garden for spring. Bring a sample of dirt from your gar den and learn to test your soil. Plant seeds every two weeks and you will have fresh veggies longer into the season. Coming soon! Salem Community Garden plots available Sign up for a free plot at the com munity garden located near the Salem Area Office. Contact Cecilia Tolentino, 503-390-9494. Siletz - Sharia Robinson, 541-444-9627 Eugene - Adrienne Crookes, 541 -484-4234 Salem - Bev Owen or Cecilia Tolentino, 503-390-9494 Portland - Sherry Addis or Verdene McGuire, 503-238-1512 Portland gardening Tribal Portland Garden Club April 27, 5:30-7 p.m. Portland Area Office Topic: Fruit Tree Care Sherry Addis, 503-238-1512 Siletz gardening Siletz Seed Planting Day April 8, 11 a.m.-l p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Siletz Tribal Community Center • • • • The Portland Area Office has started a garden club for Tribal members to learn about different garden topics from seed starting to harvesting. Seeds and soil provided; limited containers, bring your recycled food containers to plant in. Learn to start from seed and design your garden for spring. Bring a sample of dirt from your gar den and learn to test your soil. Plant seeds every two weeks and you will have fresh veggies longer into the season. Eugene gardening Eugene OSU Master Gardener Spring Garden Fair & Plant Sale April 23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. At the EWEB building 500 E Fourth Ave., Eugene In cooperation with OSU Extension Service Ag/Hort Program “We Grow Gardeners” Adrienne Crookes, 541-484-4234 Coming soon! Siletz Community Garden opening If you are interested in volunteering or starting a plot at the garden, contact Sharia Robinson at 541-444-9627 or sharlar@ctsi.nsn.us. Salem gardening Salem Seed Planting Day April 6, 5:30-7 p.m. Salem Area Office Cecilia Tolentino, 503-390-9494 6 • Siletz News • Eugene Community Gardens Program Adrienne Crookes, 541-484-4234 Don’t have the space for your own garden? Six community gardens through out Eugene have more than 300 plots. A small fee covers plot rental, which includes access to tools and water. By giving participants the opportunity to cultivate their own gardens, the Com munity Gardens Program helps people experience a special connection to the earth and their community. These gar deners can provide food for family and friends, enjoy the beauty of a garden in bloom, learn about gardening and share information with other gardeners. For more information, contact City of Eugene Parks and Open Space at 541- 682-4800 or visit www.eugene-or.gov/ community gardens. April 20, 9 a.m. Eligibility: Each Tribal member dig ger (age 14 and older) must carry a Siletz cultural shellfish gathering permit and their Tribal ID. Non-Tribal members must have an ODFW-issued license. Digging tools will be provided. Par ticipants must have their own container and dig their own clams according to ODFW regulations. Bring a bucket, boots/outdoor shoes, extra clothes (muddy), snacks, water, and permit/license. Siletz cultural shellfish gathering permits are available to Siletz Tribal members by stopping by the Tribal Natu ral Resources Department or contacting Kelley Ellis at 541-444-8227 or 800-922- 1399, ext. 1227, before April 12 to allow time for the permit to be mailed to you. Participants are responsible for obtaining their own shellfish license or cultural shellfish gathering permit. To join us, sign up with your area office. Find Healthy Traditions events information Salmon canning class April 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Eugene Area Office Adrienne Crookes, 541-484-4234 While we are waiting for the canners to finish, we will do a small cooking les son using traditional foods. Join us for the class and yummy lunch! Invite your friends and family to attend with you. • • Facebook www.ctsi.nsn.us • Siletz News • Call 541-444-9627 to listen to our upcoming events recording For more information, contact Sharia Robinson at Healthy Traditions project at 541-444-9627 or sharlar@ctsi.nsn.us. Free compost workshops (Brought to you by the City of Eugene) April 16, lOa.m.-Noon River House Compost Education Site 301 N. Adams St., Eugene (behind the River House) April 30, 10 a.m.-Noon Grass Roots Garden 1465 Coburg Road, Eugene (behind St. Thomas Episcopal Church) Adrienne Crookes, 541-484-4234 April 2011 Tribal Elders Shirley Walker and Geneva Johnson join others for lunch during the salmon canning class at the Portland Area Office in March.
