Story and song immerse participants in the ancient traditions, gardening skills and cultural connections of Native American gardening. Slides, hands-on activities, games and a demonstration of gardening plans and techniques show how to plan, plant and tend a historically-accurate Native garden. This workshop shares how to plant and preserve the seeds of ancient plant varieties—to participate in gardening as part of the Circle of Life. We also explore the harvest, recipes and suggestions for garden crafts and games. Participants will also learn how to become part of a growing national movement/community of people dedicated to preserving biological diversity through the cultivation of ancient varieties of Native seeds. Michael draws from the book he co-authored with Joseph Bruchac: Native American Gardening: Stories, Projects and Recipes for Families.

Includes:

• hands-on lessons (actual practice planting some garden mounds)

• action plans

• field work

• song, story and dance (the performing arts)