Betty Gaedtke is an Elder of the Quapaw Nation of Oklahoma and a traditional potter. She specializes in recreating vessels made by her Quapaw Ancestors of Arkansas during the Mississippian Period. The Mississippian Period, (roughly 1,000-1500 CE) was a time of cultural explosion. People across America were experimenting with new forms of farming and government. Trade and new art forms flourished while people built pyramids and America's first cities. Ms. Gaedtke will share the history of her Tribe, family, and…

Join master gardener intern, Kayla Maria, to learn about Indigenous gardening methods that can be applied in both home and community settings. Indigenous gardening methods are essential for fostering biodiversity, soil health, and nutrient-dense food production through practices that have been intentionally adapted to local environments with generations of traditional ecological knowledge. These methods prioritize ecological balance and resilience, offering valuable lessons for modern agriculture in the face of climate change.

Join master gardener intern, Kayla Maria, to learn about Indigenous gardening methods that can be applied in both home and community settings. Indigenous gardening methods are essential for fostering biodiversity, soil health, and nutrient-dense food production through practices that have been intentionally adapted to local environments with generations of traditional ecological knowledge. These methods prioritize ecological balance and resilience, offering valuable lessons for modern agriculture in the face of climate change.

Join master gardener intern, Kayla Maria, to learn about Indigenous gardening methods that can be applied in both home and community settings. Indigenous gardening methods are essential for fostering biodiversity, soil health, and nutrient-dense food production through practices that have been intentionally adapted to local environments with generations of traditional ecological knowledge. These methods prioritize ecological balance and resilience, offering valuable lessons for modern agriculture in the face of climate change.

Join master gardener intern, Kayla Maria, to learn about Indigenous gardening methods that can be applied in both home and community settings. Indigenous gardening methods are essential for fostering biodiversity, soil health, and nutrient-dense food production through practices that have been intentionally adapted to local environments with generations of traditional ecological knowledge. These methods prioritize ecological balance and resilience, offering valuable lessons for modern agriculture in the face of climate change.

Join master gardener intern, Kayla Maria, to learn about Indigenous gardening methods that can be applied in both home and community settings. Indigenous gardening methods are essential for fostering biodiversity, soil health, and nutrient-dense food production through practices that have been intentionally adapted to local environments with generations of traditional ecological knowledge. These methods prioritize ecological balance and resilience, offering valuable lessons for modern agriculture in the face of climate change.

Join master gardener intern, Kayla Maria, to learn about Indigenous gardening methods that can be applied in both home and community settings. Indigenous gardening methods are essential for fostering biodiversity, soil health, and nutrient-dense food production through practices that have been intentionally adapted to local environments with generations of traditional ecological knowledge. These methods prioritize ecological balance and resilience, offering valuable lessons for modern agriculture in the face of climate change.