"Tending the Wild" shines light on the environmental knowledge of indigenous peoples across California by exploring how they have actively shaped and tended the land for millennia, in the process developing a deep understanding of plant and animal life. This series examines how humans are necessary to live in balance with nature and how traditional practices can inspire a new generation of Californians to tend their environment. Co-produced by KCET and the Autry Museum, this six-part multimedia series and one-hour documentary special are presented in association with California Continued, a groundbreaking exhibition now on view at the Autry.
Watch "Tending Nature," a series shining a light on how Indigenous knowledge can inspire a new generation of Californians to find a balance between humans and nature.
Tending Nature
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Why People Shouldn't Exploit Native Plants
Native Peoples on Gathering and Tending Their Landcape
Gerald Clarke Jr. on Honoring Native Weaving Traditions
Pergish Carlson on the Importance of the Klamath River
Pomo Basket Weaver Mabel McKay Gives a Lesson
Kat High on Establishing Native Gardening Areas
Living Desert
Gathering Medicine
E6: Living Desert - How Native Peoples Are Confronting Environmental Threats From Large-Scale Industry
E5: Gathering Medicine - How Native Medicinal Practices Are Thriving Today
E4: Decolonizing the Diet - How Native Peoples are Reclaiming Traditional Foods
E3: Weaving Community - How Native Peoples are Rediscovering Their Basketry Traditions
E2: Keeping the River - How the Klamath River's Native Peoples Maintain Their Relationship With Salmon
