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.
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Since the fruit tree class in February
Siletz, we have heard from Tribal mem-
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rs in the other areas who are interested
having more classes. If there is enough
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interest at each area office, we will sched
ule the class for a date in April or May.
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Participants will learn how to:
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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
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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
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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.
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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.