Elderberry Wisdom Farm

Elderberry Wisdom Farm is a 501(c)(3) Native American nonprofit organization located in rural Marion County in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Our mission statement: Elderberry Wisdom Farm provides holistic workforce opportunities and culturally-tailored training and mentoring for Native Americans pursuing meaningful conservation career pathway planning into conservation, horticultural and agricultural careers. We create opportunities for Native American youth, adults and elders as well as communities of color and public audiences to raise awareness and understanding of the traditional ecological knowledge and rich cultural heritage of America’s First Peoples. This will increase appreciation and respect for the wisdom and knowledge of Native American peoples, including youth, elders, cultural leaders and indigenous scientists.

Our staff and board of directors are committed to supporting interns as they strengthen their conservation career pathways, leadership and communication skills and health and wellness resilience. The Traditional Ecological Knowledge Workforce 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.