Ways of the Washoe...

Hunga mi heshi. That means ‘hello’ in Washoe. I spent the day with three different classes of 3rd graders, helping them learn about those who were here before us.

For thousands of years, Tahoe was the place where these native people lived during the summer months. My partner, Martin, and I led the students through the Tallac Historic Site's Washoe Tending & Gathering Garden, a special place established for the Tribe to tend and gather culturally significant plants. Each of us enjoyed learning about new plants and their benefits.
For the conclusion, the students found their favorite plant and did a rubbing of its leaves. This was a first for most of them, and afterward they were astonished to see the image of a leaf appear on the paper. What a great day of learning and sharing.

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