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Free program sharing the cultural & food traditions of Chief Seattle's Duwamish Tribe. Doors open 12pm. Guest Speaker, Heidi Bohan: Spring Greens 1-1:30pm. Cultural Program 2-3pm. Shared Meal: Smoked Salmon, Clam, Nettle Chowder 3-4pm.
Spring Greens--Heidi Bohan, the author of People of Cascadia, shares about harvesting and preparing local native wild greens and shoots. Each season has its indicators. The spring harvest begins with the call of the Pacific Chorus frog and the return of the ruby throated hummingbirds.
Heidi shares more traditional skills thru her "Gatherer to Gardener Programs." Class schedule at http://www.heidibohan.com/Teachings/Gatherer to Gardener.htm
The Duwamish Native Food Program is sponsored by the DUWAMISH RIVER OPPORTUNITY FUND (DROF): Seattle Department of Neighborhoods & 4Culture. Bi-monthly program, 2nd & 4th Sundays, March-July. Photo by Steve Shay.
Currently in the Duwamish Art Gallery-- Roger Fernandes: Proof of Spirit. New works by master Salish artist & storyteller reflect on local native culture & beliefs.
Roger Fernandes is a Native American artist whose work reflects the culture and beliefs of the Puget Salish tribes of the Pacific Northwest Coast. A member of the Lower Elwha S'Klallam Tribe, he was born and raised in Seattle and studied art at the University of Washington.
Coming by bus, bike, and foot---If you are coming to the Longhouse by Bus from Downtown Seattle take Route 21 to the stop at SW Chelan Ave. & SW Spokane and walk 1 block to West Marginal Way SW continue south exactly 1 mile. Walk or bike on the Duwamish Trail which is right next to the railroad tracks. We are across the street from Herring House Park. For safety sake carefully cross the street at the entrance to the Park's parking lot to avoid tripping on the train tracks. http://metro.kingcounty.gov/schedules/021/map.html#.U4kYApjz_Io.facebook
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| Sunday Mar 08, 2015 12:00 PM - Sunday Mar 08, 2015 4:00 PM | Free |
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LocationDuwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center (View)
4705 W Marginal Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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