Willamette Valley History Series: Tribal Histories with Dr. David G. Lewis
Apr
9
6:00 PM18:00

Willamette Valley History Series: Tribal Histories with Dr. David G. Lewis

Capacity in the hall is limited, so please RSVP by submitting this form.

The SLC’s mission is to provide a unique living laboratory that educates and encourages sustainable practices in daily life, and we believe that understanding the history of this living laboratory is important to achieving our mission.

The first presentation in this series on the history of the Willamette Valley, including Pringle Creek and Chemeketa (now called Salem), is by Dr. David G. Lewis, member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.

Dr. Lewis is an assistant professor of Anthropology and Indigenous Studies at Oregon State University, who in 2001 began publishing his extensive research on the Tribal histories of the Northwest Coastal peoples, specializing in the Western Oregon Tribes. 

While most publications and stories omit over ten thousand years of human history in the region, Dr. Lewis’s most recent work, “Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley,” focuses on the region’s First Peoples and their experiences as their homelands drastically changed in a short amount of time. We hope you can join us for this presentation on a part of the past that most people are unacquainted with.

You can find more information about Dr. Lewis and the book here, and more of his work can be found here. Books will be available for purchase at the event, and Dr. Lewis will be signing copies.

This is a free event, but we welcome donations to help support events like this and the ongoing work of the SLC. You can donate online or at the event.

Capacity in the hall is limited, so please RSVP by submitting this form.

We are still finalizing details for other presentations in the Willamette Valley History Series; in the meantime check the SLC events page for updates and sign up to receive email updates.

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WVMS 4th Annual Mushroom Show
Nov
17
12:00 PM12:00

WVMS 4th Annual Mushroom Show

This free, educational event open to the public, where experts and lovers of mushrooms will be displaying a variety of fungi found in the Pacific Northwest. Come and explore the fascinating world of mushrooms through special presentations and workshops led by our local mushrooming society!

The event will take place at the SLC’s Painter’s Hall.

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Sep
30
1:00 PM13:00

Foraging Fair

Join us at Pringle Creek Community for an afternoon of food, family, fun and... foraging! Discover edible plants available locally with an expert foraging guide, taste what you can find foraging in the Willamette Valley, and connect with organizations interested in sustainable practices. We’ll have information on food preservation, art activities for the kids, and more. Come and enjoy all the fun!

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Foraging Fair
Sep
24
2:00 PM14:00

Foraging Fair

Join us on the beautiful grounds of Pringle Creek Community for an afternoon of food, family, fun and... foraging! Learn about some of the edible plants that grow wild in our area—and even taste a few along the way—during an expert-led forage walk. Local vendors will also be on hand with samples of tasty foods and products created using fresh and locally harvested ingredients, as well as some delicious local items for sale. We’ll have information on food preservation, art activities for the kids, and more. Come and enjoy all the fun!

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Solar Eclipse Uncovered
Aug
7
6:00 PM18:00

Solar Eclipse Uncovered

  • Painter's Hall at Pringle Creek Community (map)
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What should we look for during a solar eclipse? How do eclipses effect the plants and animals around us? How do we view an eclipse safely? Have your questions answered and learn how to make the most of the Solar Eclipse taking place on August 21st, with a presentation by Jed Rembold Ph.D, professor of physics at Willamette University! This hour long presentation and Q&A session will teach you everything that you need to know about this rare natural phenomenon. The first 20 people will also get free eclipse glasses!

Admission is free but we suggest a donation to help us continue putting on events!

The presentation takes place on August 7th from 6:00pm-7:00pm in Painter's Hall at Pringle Creek Community 3911 Village Center Drive SE, Salem, OR  97302 

View the Facebook event here!

Any questions can be emailed to slcpringlecreek@gmail.com or call (503) 315-1055

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