Enjoy an enlightening talk on the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address and the Three Sisters—corn, beans, and squash—central to indigenous agriculture at 1pm (pre-registration required). Following the talk, participate in an oil pastel class that explores indigenous textures, with a special focus on the Three Sisters at 2pm (pre-registration required). Visit the Friends of Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Flyway Nature Store 10am-4pm while everything is 20% off for Small Business Saturday and Native American Heritage Month! Walk-in crafts for all ages will be available from 10am-3pm. This event is perfect for those interested in art, nature, and indigenous culture!
Date and Time: Saturday, November 30th from 10am-4pm, see activities above for specific times.
Location: 1101 Casey Rd, Basom, NY 14013 – In the Visitor Center
Registration Information: Pre-registration is REQUIRED for the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address/Three Sisters Talk at 1pm and the Oil Pastel Class at 2pm. Send an email to logan_sauer@fws.gov or call/text/leave a message at 612-759-8662.
Activity Level and Accessibility: Easy-active, depending on the activities you choose to do.
What to Bring: This program is held partially indoors. Dress comfortably.
These projects are made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by GO ART!
