LUNCH & LEARN

Indigenous Lifeways

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Maryland has a long and rich history of Indigenous People, from early mammoth hunters to large villages along the Chesapeake Bay to a mid-century migration to Baltimore. In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, come learn more about Maryland’s Indigenous People. While providing a historical overview of the adaptions of the region’s first inhabitants, this talk will focus on the Eastern Woodland Indians, including their use of natural resources, foods - both growing and preparing - and tool creation.

Following the lunch and talk, there will be a guided tour of Irvine’s Native American educational site that was first built in partnership with the Baltimore American Indian Center, Stevenson University, Interpretive Naturalist Jeff Gottlieb, and many volunteers in 2016. A destination for many school field trips and community programs, the site has grown to include a longhouse, two styles of wigwams, a work shelter, and Three Sisters Garden. You can explore the structures, see replica artifacts used for our school programs, watch a demonstration of friction fire starting, try your hand at throwing atlatls, or just relax around the fire.

Tickets include a hot lunch that will celebrate the Three Sisters crops: corn, beans, and squash and themed mocktail for your enjoyment.

A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Baltimore American Indian Center.

For Adults

*Pre-registration required! Must register by noon on Friday, November 10.*

Time: 12:00-2:00 PM (Includes tour time)

Location: Irvine Nature Center

Price: $35 Members (Pacesetter Level or above) / $45 Non-Members