In late June of 2023, we hosted the second annual Native Plant Working Group meeting. This 2-day workshop brought together Tribal organizations across California to do a hands-on workshop in multiple aspects of plant production, including seed collection, seed propagation, vegetative propagation from plant cuttings, nursery management, and more. Many of these groups already have nurseries or are in the process of setting them up, and it was so inspiring to learn about their work and see the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
The Native Plant Working Group collaborative network was launched three years ago, led by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and TPF, is honored to be able to host these gatherings. It was a truly inspiring couple of days, and we are excited about the future of habitat restoration on tribal lands.
We extend deep gratitude and appreciation to Samantha Sproull and Darin Koupal of Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and to all the Tribal Representatives who joined:
Big Pine Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley
Elem Indian Colony
Hoopa Valley (HUPA) & Yurok Tribe
Hopi
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians
Tataviam Land Conservancy
Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation
Tongva
Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians
Wukchumni Yokuts
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
Original score by Evan Meyer