For time immemorial the Ohlone, Bay Miwok, and Delta Yokut people have lived on and stewarded these lands. Join District staff as we honor today’s indigenous people and learn about their ancestral ways.
All About Tule, 6m:59s
Explore the ecological and environmental importance of tule (or bulrush) with Naturalist Dino Labiste. Learn how the indigenous peoples of the East Bay utilized this versatile wetland plant.
Cultural Connections: Acorns (360 Video), 5m:13s
Indigenous peoples of the East Bay have a cultural connection to the land stretching back into time immemorial. Join Naturalist Ashley as she discusses one such connection, linking modern and ancestral indigenous people, from many local tribes, to their homeland.
Diigúbuhu, 5m:02s
Through millennia of accumulated knowledge of and relationship with the land, Indigenous peoples of California have shaped the landscape of California into what it is today. Interpretive Student Aide Aaron shares one example of how this knowledge has been used and continues to be used.
Dogbane Cordage, 8m:53s
Dogbane, Tying it all Together. Join Naturalist Dino to learn more about the Tuibun Ohlone ancestors who used this plant to tie their world together.
First People of the Land: The Chupcan , 42m:27s
The Chupcan, a Bay Miwok speaking group, have lived on the lands that are now Concord, Pleasant Hill, Pacheco, and Walnut Creek since time immemorial. Hear directly from the first people of this land as we are joined by three Bay Miwok people about their connection to this land.
Fundamentals of Flintknapping, 6m:29s
Explore an ancient skill of shaping rocks through a process called lithic reduction. Join Naturalist Dino and flintknapper, Ken Peek, as they take you on a journey to learn about traditional flintknapping tools to create flaked stone points, arrowheads and stone tools.
Indigenous Programs, 5m:33s
Since time immemorial, the indigenous peoples of the East Bay have lived with an stewarded these lands. Their connection to, and knowledge of, this place runs deep. Please join us in learning about their ongoing connection to these lands we love.
Seeds in the Ground: Ohlone Traditions, 56m:11s
Gathering Tule Reeds, Building and Launching Tule Boats: Coyote Hills, 7m:53s