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.
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Our Commitment & Vision
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.
A Special Message From Dr. Janice Cockrell
2025 Annual Report
We are releasing the Elderberry Wisdom Farm 2025 Annual Report in this December Winter Solstice Season. Sam, our filmmaker, drove down to the farm earlier this month to record us and then he drove back to home to edit the content into a short film summarizing the past year of activities at our Native America nonprofit. His recording shows how we value oral tradition to share our truths. It has existed for centuries within tout earth-based cultures.
I invite you to view our film. Our activities from the past year reflect the increasing capacity of our organization to fulfill it's lofty mission and vision in service to our community. You will see that honoring and acknowledging our people - our board of directors, our staff, our partners, our volunteers and our funders - is a high priority. Gratitude reflects the importance of reciprocity to our team and community. We support them, and they in return help support our efforts.
