Kumeyaay Culture and Nature?right in your backyard! The 16th Annual Baskets and Botany celebrates the Traditions of Southern California Native Americans as well as Bay Park?s best kept secret, the Tecolote Canyon and Nature Center.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 AM Ethnobotany Walk. Discover which plants are used in Kumeyaay culture for food, medicine, and daily life. Lead by the Tecolote Canyon Interpretive Group (large scout groups please call ahead)
10:00 AM Opening Ceremony. A few words from the Friends of Tecolote Canyon
10:15 AM Ms. Smarty-Plants. Become an "Earth Hero" with Ms. Smarty-Plants as she takes you on a magical journey to learn about saving the Earth!
11:00 AM Nyemii Wildcat Singers. Our Native American friends share traditional songs
12:00 PM Soaring Eagles Native American Youth and Adult Dancers
1:00 ? 3:00 PM Sky Hunters Raptor Education. Learn about our local owls and hawks - see them live and up close
3:00 PM Snakes and Reptiles of Tecolote Canyon and Beyond. Meet our resident snakes and a few non native visitors. Learn why snakes are the ?good guys?
All Day Free Activities:
Make a variety of Native American crafts in the Children?s Craft Area. Create a clay pot with Juane?o clay artist, Sylvia Mejia. Learn about native plants from the California Native Plant Society. Enjoy traditional Kumeyaay games, basket weaving demonstrations & artifacts on display. Create a sand painting,. Take a leisurely hike and discover all that your local Canyon has to offer.
A variety of sweet & savory Indian Fry Bread and cold drinks can be purchased.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Tecolote Nature Center
5180 Tecolote Road
San Diego, CA. 92110
Saturday, October 10 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
For more information, please call: (858) 581-9944
Schedule of Events:
9:00 AM Ethnobotany Walk. Discover which plants are used in Kumeyaay culture for food, medicine, and daily life. Lead by the Tecolote Canyon Interpretive Group (large scout groups please call ahead)
10:00 AM Opening Ceremony. A few words from the Friends of Tecolote Canyon
10:15 AM Ms. Smarty-Plants. Become an "Earth Hero" with Ms. Smarty-Plants as she takes you on a magical journey to learn about saving the Earth!
11:00 AM Nyemii Wildcat Singers. Our Native American friends share traditional songs
12:00 PM Soaring Eagles Native American Youth and Adult Dancers
1:00 ? 3:00 PM Sky Hunters Raptor Education. Learn about our local owls and hawks - see them live and up close
3:00 PM Snakes and Reptiles of Tecolote Canyon and Beyond. Meet our resident snakes and a few non native visitors. Learn why snakes are the ?good guys?
All Day Free Activities:
Make a variety of Native American crafts in the Children?s Craft Area. Create a clay pot with Juane?o clay artist, Sylvia Mejia. Learn about native plants from the California Native Plant Society. Enjoy traditional Kumeyaay games, basket weaving demonstrations & artifacts on display. Create a sand painting,. Take a leisurely hike and discover all that your local Canyon has to offer.
A variety of sweet & savory Indian Fry Bread and cold drinks can be purchased.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Tecolote Nature Center
5180 Tecolote Road
San Diego, CA. 92110
Saturday, October 10 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
For more information, please call: (858) 581-9944
