Join us for the Chipmunk Circle for children ages 3 to 5 and learn about indigenous culture with KwisKwis, a Townsend's chipmunk stuffy.
This engaging and hands-on curriculum will delight your little ones! With story books and simple activities children will begin to learn words and concepts about First Nations culture and healthy relationships with nature.
Join us Feb 14th and 15th at the Lane County Fairgrounds at the annual Frontier Heritage Fair!9am to 5pm on Saturday9am to 4pm on Sunday This indoor family-friendly event features booths, exhibits, crafts, artisans and live music! See the the frontier, wild west and Civil War era goods and demonstrations.We will be doing our always […]
Join us for a fun three day adventure for kids ages 6 - 10 during Spring Break! Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am to 2pmAges 6 - 10 Cost: $160 per student and $130 each for siblings.Reserve a spot for a nonrefundable $35 (deducted from your final tuition) Early Bird discount before Feb 15th: $145 per […]
Join us during Spring Break week March 23rd- 27th for a fun adventure camp! Perfect for ages 6 - 10, this camp will get you exploring the woods around the Living History Village (our location) at Dorris Ranch! Learn about plants, animals, seasonal changes, edible foods and medicines, indigenous traditional knowlegde and more. We'll play […]
Join us for a wonderful cultural presentation with Deitrich Peters of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde! This event is now full. Please contact us if you are interested in having us offer this on another day for your group. Join us for learning about Indigenous culture, including how to talk about Native people today, […]
Healing with the Land: Indigenous Worldviews for Nature Connection and Healing. Join us for an adventure at the living history village at Dorris Ranch as we turn our minds as one to open our senses to the gifts and wonder of deep nature connection. Using Indigenous and Land-based healing worldviews, you will be guided through a sensory awareness experience with medicinal plants to develop a new language of reciprocation and gratitude.
Join us for a wild Spring plant adventure with clinical herbalist and amateur ethnobotanist, Ana Bradley. We will use our owl eyes and raccoon touch to identify, thank, and try a variety of plant friends in the Dorris Ranch wild areas. Meet, taste, and try lush spring plants such as Stinging Nettle (learn how to […]
Join us for a wonderful indigenous-led ceremony to bless and heal the heart of the Mother Earth. Using allies such as cedar, camas and sage we will tap into the heart center and connect to the Earth, showing our respect and gratitude to all living beings. See more...
Join us for a family-friendly gathering with history interpreters, acitivities, live music, meet-a-goat, and indigenous storytelling and food. Local history educators and enthusiasts will be on hand dressed in the time period they are portaying and doing authentic chores, activities and crafts. Learn to wash clothes on a washboard, sit in a canoe with the […]
Join us for an informative and interesting talk by Karen Rainsong, the Executive Director of Singing Creek Educational Center. Karen researched the Applegates and their connections to the Yoncalla Valley Kalapuyans and put together this fascinating powerpoint. Join us for a raffle drawing for prize money, trivia and a good time learning about local Oregon […]