Elderberry Wisdom Farm is a 501(c)(3) Native American nonprofit organization in rural Marion County, Oregon. We provide opportunities for Native American and other Indigenous interns to strengthen their traditional ties with the land and to build career pathways in urban forestry, native plant nursery development, organic farming, and micro-enterprise development. They learn in the classroom and during experiential service learning activities at our farm, our native plant nursery, and partner sites. In the process, they strengthen their career opportunities as well as their cultural identity and positive self esteem.

Our staff and board of directors are committed to supporting interns as they strengthen their conservation career pathways, leadership & communication skills and health & wellness resilience. The Traditional Ecological Knowledge Development Project is helping us reach across all barriers to build culturally inclusive communities where Indigenous Knowledge Systems can help to change the way we care for our planet. Our staff encourage our interns and volunteers to stand on the wisdom of previous Indigenous scientists as they continue to bring their vision of ecosystem sustainability to the greater community.