Native American culture the focus of upcoming “Makerspace” program
Sunday, November 22, 2015 from 1-3 p.m. at the UC Davis Arboretum’s Wyatt Deck, students from the Arboretum’s Learning by Leading internship program have put together a very special opportunity for participants of all ages to learn more about plants and Native American culture.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about the historical significance of dreamcatchers and drums
and create them; - Grind acorns and learn about their many uses in Native American culture;
- Learn about other edibles and plant one into an up-cycled water bottle planter; and,
- Play Native American games
This event is FREE and great for all ages!
About the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden’s Learning by Leading program: Because we believe in the fundamental premise that students learn best by leading we offer the campus landscape as a living laboratory where students can develop critical skills in sustainable horticulture, ecological restoration, and environmental education.