This upcoming free event on 10/10/26 from 10-4 might be of interest and similar to our past FORB/FOSL education events. See you there!
Enjoy.
Dale
Acorn Day EVENT INFORMATION:
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The season is changing, which means acorns will soon begin to ripen and fall. Join us to learn how to process these nutrient-rich nuts into a traditional food staple that has been culturally significant for California Native peoples since time immemorial.
In addition, visitors will also discover why oak trees are crucial to local ecosystems and their role as California's top keystone plant species.
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FEATURED DEMONSTRATORS & GUESTS:
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- Diana Almendariz (Maidu/Wintu) - Acorn processing and cooking
- Christina Almendariz (Maidu/Wintu/Hupa/Yurok) - Black Walnut TEK
- Ooti Maxine - Tule TEK demonstrations
- Sara Calvosa Olson (Karuk) - Author of Chími Nu'am: Native California Foodways for the Contemporary Kitchen
- Theresa LaRose (Pomo/Pitt River) - Elderberry TEK demonstrations
- Dixie Rogers (Karuk) - Basket weaving TEK
- Claudette Rogers (Karuk) - Basket weaving TEK
More demonstrators and guests will be announced soon!
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PARTICIPATING PARTNERS INCLUDE:
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- Cache Creek Conservancy
- CalFire - Tribal Affairs
- California Department of Fish & Wildlife - Tribal Affairs
- Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock SHP
- Effie Yeaw Nature Center
- Miridae Mobile Nursery
- Northern California Bats
- Redbud Resource Group
- Sacramento Valley California Native Plant Society
- Sacramento Valley Conservancy
- Save the American River Association
- SMUD
- Yolo Sol Collective
With more announcements to come!
Food vendors include Bigfoot Frybread and Hummingbird Sweets & Treats!
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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This FREE public event will be held outside of the State Indian Museum (SIM) and includes complimentary admission to both the SIM and Sutter's Fort State Historic Park (SHP).
California State Parks is proud to host Acorn Day in partnership with our non-profit and tribal partners: the California Indian Heritage Center Foundation, Midtown Second Saturday, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, and SMUD.
For more information or if you have any questions please contact: (916) 324-0971
_If you need to request special accommodations please reach out to: Kyle Floyd / [email protected] _
_Please note: We do our best to avoid postponing or cancelling events, but all events and programs are subject to change due to adverse weather conditions or unexpected issues with staff scheduling, park maintenance projects, natural resource management activities, and data connectivity (for virtual programs). Please contact the park if you have any questions.
Enjoy.
Dale
Acorn Day EVENT INFORMATION:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The season is changing, which means acorns will soon begin to ripen and fall. Join us to learn how to process these nutrient-rich nuts into a traditional food staple that has been culturally significant for California Native peoples since time immemorial.
In addition, visitors will also discover why oak trees are crucial to local ecosystems and their role as California's top keystone plant species.
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FEATURED DEMONSTRATORS & GUESTS:
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- Diana Almendariz (Maidu/Wintu) - Acorn processing and cooking
- Christina Almendariz (Maidu/Wintu/Hupa/Yurok) - Black Walnut TEK
- Ooti Maxine - Tule TEK demonstrations
- Sara Calvosa Olson (Karuk) - Author of Chími Nu'am: Native California Foodways for the Contemporary Kitchen
- Theresa LaRose (Pomo/Pitt River) - Elderberry TEK demonstrations
- Dixie Rogers (Karuk) - Basket weaving TEK
- Claudette Rogers (Karuk) - Basket weaving TEK
More demonstrators and guests will be announced soon!
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PARTICIPATING PARTNERS INCLUDE:
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- Cache Creek Conservancy
- CalFire - Tribal Affairs
- California Department of Fish & Wildlife - Tribal Affairs
- Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock SHP
- Effie Yeaw Nature Center
- Miridae Mobile Nursery
- Northern California Bats
- Redbud Resource Group
- Sacramento Valley California Native Plant Society
- Sacramento Valley Conservancy
- Save the American River Association
- SMUD
- Yolo Sol Collective
With more announcements to come!
Food vendors include Bigfoot Frybread and Hummingbird Sweets & Treats!
------------------------------------------------------------------------
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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This FREE public event will be held outside of the State Indian Museum (SIM) and includes complimentary admission to both the SIM and Sutter's Fort State Historic Park (SHP).
California State Parks is proud to host Acorn Day in partnership with our non-profit and tribal partners: the California Indian Heritage Center Foundation, Midtown Second Saturday, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, and SMUD.
For more information or if you have any questions please contact: (916) 324-0971
_If you need to request special accommodations please reach out to: Kyle Floyd / [email protected] _
_Please note: We do our best to avoid postponing or cancelling events, but all events and programs are subject to change due to adverse weather conditions or unexpected issues with staff scheduling, park maintenance projects, natural resource management activities, and data connectivity (for virtual programs). Please contact the park if you have any questions.
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