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Preparing for Spring at Elderberry Wisdom Farm’s Native Plant Nursery
By Dair Dorman (Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians) Image of Oregon Grape in bloom As the days grow longer and the first hints of...

Dair Dorman
Feb 121 min read


Icy Morning Reflections
By Jennifer Freeman EWF’s Urban Forestry Educator/Mentor Jennifer Freeman with Elderberry Trees at EWF Ts’epk’esh a’y! ( Good morning! in...

Jennifer Freeman
Feb 122 min read


Volunteer Opportunities at Elderberry Wisdom Farm
By Julie Lomboy (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde) Executive Assistant to the Director Volunteers Mulching Newly planted Elderberry...

Julie Lomboy
Feb 122 min read


Restoring our Oak Woodland Understory
By Lora Lyn Junio (The Philippines, Hawaii) TEK Urban Forestry Educator/Mentor Clarkia amoena growing at EWF native plant nursery The...

Lora Lyn Junio
Feb 122 min read


2024 Annual Report
By Rose High Bear (Deg Hit’an Dine, Inupiaq) Founding Director December 2024 Image of Native American Plant Nursery In December, the team...
Rose High Bear
Feb 122 min read


Black Friday Can be a Day of Giving to support Nonprofits
Turn Black Friday into a Day of Giving! Support EWF with a donation or become a Founding Donor to help sustain our mission. ❤️
Rose High Bear
Nov 16, 20241 min read


Updates on Recent Trainings from Native Intern Julie Lomboy
EWF intern Julie Lomboy learns propagation and hardwood cutting techniques, blending classroom, fieldwork, and ecological stewardship. 🌿
Rose High Bear
Nov 16, 20242 min read


Native Plant Nursery Update from Lora Lyn Junio
Elderberry Wisdom Farm preps native plant beds with seeds for pollinators, using Willamette Valley-adapted, drought-tolerant species. 🌱

Lora Lyn Junio
Nov 16, 20242 min read


Update on the Martin High Bear Biography
The inspiring biography of Lakota leader Martin High Bear shares his vision, culture, and teachings. Now available at Elderberry Wisdom Farm
Rose High Bear
Nov 16, 20244 min read


Lasting Memories of the NW Tribal Food Sovereignty Coalition Gathering
Elderberry Wisdom Farm team attended the NW Tribal Food Sovereignty Coalition gathering, learning and connecting with indigenous communities

Lora Lyn Junio
Oct 1, 20243 min read


DAVID LEWIS LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING
Join us on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm for a talk by David G. Lewis, PhD. David is Assistant Professor, Anthropology &...
Rose High Bear
Oct 1, 20241 min read


Internship Memories from Julie Lomboy (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Indians)
Julie reflects on her transformative 2024 internship at Elderberry Wisdom Farm, where she connected with the land and Native American values

Julie Lomboy
Oct 1, 20242 min read


waq lis ?i Greetings from Michael Crain (Klamath-Modoc, Kickapooo-Sac and Fox)
Michael Crain (Klamath-Modoc, Kickapoo-Sac and Fox) shares his experience as a 2024 Habitat Restoration Intern at Elderberry Wisdom Farm.

Michael Crain (Klamath-Modoc, Kickapooo-Sac and Fox)
Oct 1, 20241 min read


BIOGRAPHY OF LAKOTA MEDICINE MAN MARTIN HIGH BEAR RELEASED
Discover the inspiring life of Lakota medicine man Martin High Bear in his new biography. Proceeds support Native schools.
Rose High Bear
Oct 1, 20242 min read


Sowing Seeds of Hope: The Journey of Starting a Native Plant Nursery at Elderberry Wisdom Farms
Join Elderberry Wisdom Farms in starting a native plant nursery to restore habitats and preserve Traditional Ecological Knowledge.

Dair Dorman
Oct 1, 20242 min read


High Bear Documentary
BIOGRAPHY OF LAKOTA MEDICINE MAN
MARTIN HIGH BEAR NOW AVAILABLE
Rose High Bear
Sep 11, 20242 min read
Indigenous Group Awarded Environmental Prize
Climate journalist Delger Erdenesanaa has reported that Indigenous communities are winning cases in court and stopping dangerous coal,...
Rose High Bear
May 16, 20241 min read


Learn about Native American history in the Willamette Valley
Join us this fall for a series of lectures by David G. Lewis, PhD, Assistant Professor, Anthropology & Indigenous Studies at Oregon State Un
Rose High Bear
May 16, 20242 min read


Recruiting Interns for Habitat Restoration
Apply now for our paid internships in Native American Habitat Restoration this fall.
#NativeAmerican #HabitatRestoration #PaidInternship
Rose High Bear
May 16, 20241 min read


Smart irrigation system for native plants
Thanks to a grant from OCFSN, we will be installing a smart irrigation system for our native plant nursery.
#NativePlants #DryFarming #Smart
Rose High Bear
May 16, 20242 min read
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