Stewardship Saturday: A Walk through the Marshes with Cafe Ohlone

Join Cafe Ohlone co-founders and chefs Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino and The Marine Mammal Center as we take a walk through the marshes, build our own miniature tule boats, and taste some pickleweed. Learn about Ohlone language, culture, and history; how the Ohlone people use shoreline plants; and the importance of diversifying our diet and material choices to support humans and animals long term. Our hope is that you leave this event knowing more about Ohlone culture, as well as what you can do to conserve local ecosystems and traditions.

We can sign for Community Service hours if you need us to!

Free lunch and snacks will be provided

Accessibility notes:

• 1 hour walk around the marshes (mostly paved, fairly flat)
• Working with hands to create a mini tule boat
• Opportunity to taste pickleweed (but not mandatory)

Parking notes:

• Free parking passes will be provided upon arrival to the event.
• Driver note: Adult drivers of youth are welcome to drop youth off and come back at the end of the event, or explore the local area during this time. We do ask that youth attend the events without adults to allow for opportunities to meet others interested in conservation. All organization staff are certified to work with youth.
• If the weather is nice, the Coyote Hills parking lot may fill up. Please anticipate extra time to re-enter the park for pickup if you plan to leave the park while your youth is at the event.

Primary language event will be spoken in: English (the Café Ohlone team will also be sharing about the Chochenyo and Rumsen languages)

Looking for an opportunity to become more involved with The Marine Mammal Center's work and make a real difference for the ocean and marine mammals you love? You're invited to join The Marine Mammal Center for Stewardship Saturday, a program for high school students in grades 9-12.

Sign up now for these free learning opportunities with rotating events along our 600-mile range exploring the science of the Center, learning more about ocean conservation, connecting with local conservation communities, and more.

You can join us for one event or attend monthly, all at no cost. All events will include the opportunity to learn more about ocean conservation and how to start taking action now.

No experience is needed, and all high school youth are encouraged to participate!

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