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OSU Extension
Root digging with Warm
Springs Elementary
On April 18 th , 2014 Warm Springs Elementary 4 th graders took a trip to Webster
flat to learn about the traditional foods and way of life their people have been living
since time memorial. This trip is a part of the Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC)
sessions that teaches the Warm Springs youth about agriculture.
AITC has been piloting a project that tailors its teaching to the Warm Springs
community and their cultural way of life. The program has been successful brining in
elders to talk about salmon and other parts of native agriculture.
THANK YOU! to departments and
adults that made it possible
The Warm Springs OSU Extension office would like to thank the Utilities depart-
ment for the donation of the porta-potties. WSE bus drivers, cafeteria staff for prepar-
ing the student lunches, Culture and Heritage Department, Myra, Suzie, Nola, Millie,
George, and mosses for blessing the roots.
Adults that attended:
Deanie Smith
Ashley Aguilar
Bronte Caldera
Triston Smith
Carol Miller
Tina Spino
Candace M. Allen
Tony Holliday
Taylor Dave
Fabian Sutterlee Jr
Millie Colwash
Nola Queaphama
Suzie Slockish
Myra Orange
George Aguilar Sr.
Danni Katchia
Cassie Katchia
Whitney Jackson
Albert Charley
Charles Kalama
Rosanna Sanders
Kim Griffith
Sara Rogers
OSU Extension
Saturday Garden Worskhops
What: Planting Day and Potluck Simnasho
When: Saturday, May 3, 2014 10:00am – 2:00pm
Description: Time to repair the tunnel and plant the Simnasho Community Gar-
den! Join OSU Garden Coordinator, Yvonne Babb and members of the commu-
nity to prepare the garden. This is your time to share in the vision and planting of
the garden and how you can nurture it through the summer as a community. Yvonne
will demonstrate how to prepare the soil, group
your plants and plant them successfully.
Bring:
· Vegetable or herb seeds or starts
· Compostable items like food scraps, manure,
straw, newspaper or yard clippings
· A potluck dish to share
· Water for a community lunch.
· Extra hoses will be needed.
· Wheelbarrow and or tools to help in the plant-
ing
Where: Simnasho Community Church and
Garden behind it, Simnasho Community
What: Planting Day and Potluck Warm Springs
When: Saturday, May 31, 2014 10:00am – 2:00pm
Description: Time to plant the Warm Springs Community Garden and give back
to the land. Join OSU Garden Coordinator, Yvonne Babb, Edmond Francis and
members of the community to prepare the garden. Yvonne will demonstrate how
to prepare the soil, group your plants and plant them successfully in your plot.
After the demonstration everyone will be able to start planting their beds. If you
don’t have a bed, but want to help and plant the community section it will be a
great contribution.
This community garden needs committed volunteers to help plant, weed, maintain
and harvest the crops planted. Several areas may be sown with a cover crop to
restore the nutrients in the soil which are removed from regular harvesting.
Bring:
· Vegetable or herb seeds or starts
· Compostable items like food scraps, manure, straw, newspaper or yard clippings
· Water for a community lunch.
· Learn to group your plants and design your plot with growing and transplanting
tips to help them flourish.
· Wheelbarrow and or tools to help in the planting
Where: Warm Springs Community Garden
Food Provided: so please register with OSU in advance
Garden Workshop Registration is required for all class and field sessions,
Call Ashley to register at 541-553-3238.
We’re online! find us at:
http://extensionoregonstate.edu/warmsprings/
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Top Photo: Elders sit children down to discuss taking care of the roots and
ceremonial happenings for first time gatherers
Bottom Photo: Rosanna shows students which roots to dig
Left photo: 4th grade boys digging luksh