"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
