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Help Native American nonprofit expand its Native Plant Nursery
ORGANIZATION: Elderberry Wisdom Farm
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The Native American nonprofit, Elderberry Wisdom Farm has expanded its farm south to four acres with development of our two-acre Native Plant Nursery.
We welcome volunteers to join us this winter as we expand our nursery site. A number of projects are occurring, including potting bareroot plants, mulching recently planted native tree and plant species, removing invasives, and using loppers to cut up some tree branches into firewood.
No experience is needed, and this is a great place to learn about habitat restoration of our ecosystems here in the Willamette Valley and how we integrate Traditional Ecological Knowledge. We truly appreciate the enthusiasm and good support of our volunteers who join us on Saturdays once a month to help with these projects.
When you arrive you can work with Lora and Julie, our Habitat Restoration Educators/Mentors. They are knowledgeable, warm and gracious which makes the experience of helping so enjoyable. We appreciate your help keeping our farm and pollinators healthy. All activities are held outside and volunteers social distance plus they can wear masks if they prefer in order to minimize transmission of COVID or any other infectious diseases. If you have questions, please feel free to email Lora at lora@elderberrywisdom.org.
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About Elderberry Wisdom Farm
Location:
2281 DELANEY RD SE, SALEM, OR 97306, US
Mission Statement
Mission Statement: Elderberry Wisdom Farm (also known as Wisdom of the Elderberry Farm) is a Native American nonprofit which provides educational opportunities for diverse community members. Special emphasis is provided to Native Americans to receive experiential horticultural and agricultural workforce training, strengthen health and wellness, and increase workforce readiness so they can achieve prosperity and well-being for their families. We develop collaborative partnerships in order to sponsor, host and/or participate in events and activities with volunteers that promote organizational objectives.
Description
Elderberry Wisdom Farm is located south of Salem near Sunnyside. We provide opportunities for community members to participate in activities with Native Americans engaged in horticultural and agricultural initiatives that integrate Native American principles, including Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) practices.
Specific objectives and purpose of this organization are:
To provide instruction and service learning activities in horticulture and agriculture workforce training
To provide pre-apprenticeship training in environmental assessment and habitat restoration
To provide opportunities for participants to engage in micro-enterprise internship training, including business plan development
To provide workforce readiness skill development, including training that strengthens health and wellness resiliency
To provide facilities, equipment and a team of educators so participants can engage in career pathway planning into related fields
To sponsor, host and/or participate in public and volunteer events and activities that promote organizational objectives
You can reach Wisdom of the Elderberry Farm at 2281 Delaney Road SE, Salem, OR 97306. Our phone number is 971 803-2348.CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Environment,
Race & Ethnicity
WHEN
Sat Jan 18, 2025 - Sat Mar 15, 2025
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
WHERE
2281 Delaney Road SoutheastSalem, OR 97306
(44.84397 ,-123.012566 )
DATE POSTED
December 30, 2024
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Farming
- Botany
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 6
- We work as a team outside from 10 am to 1pm. Volunteers can choose their hours if they are unable to commit to a 3-hour period.
- wear clothing appropriate for the weather (rain, cold, heat, sun, wind, etc.)