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Earth Ways Summer Camp 2024: Indigenous learning

Nov 20, 2024 | Class, Education, Programs

Earth Ways Summer Camp 2024 was full of interesting learning, cultural experiences, nature exploration and fun. There were several moments that I call magical, which resonated with deep meaning for me, and I think, for the campers as well. Such as when our special guest Deitrich Peters, Grand Ronde, allowed the children to come up and touch his regalia…

Indigenous Display at Eugene Library Children’s Area

Oct 4, 2024 | Education, Events

We have put up a display of PNW indigenous items, including photos of Grand Ronde Tribal members and children’s storybooks about indigenous culture for the community to enjoy. The display will be up for October and November, 2024. Click to read more….

Grandparents Honored at the Tea Party at the SMJ House – 2024

Sep 16, 2024 | Events

Grandparent’s Pioneer Tea at the SMJ House was lovely! With thirty guests and lovely weather, the Grandparent’s tea on Sunday September 8th was a great success. We served two flights of teas (courtesy of Mountain Rose Herbs) and tiny treats, including fruit, cucumber sandwiches, cookies, chocolates and scones….

Native American Cultural Encampments 2024

Nov 18, 2023 | Events

Come to the Native American Cultural Encampments summer of 2024, with Deitrich Peters and friends. The public is invited to come learn about Native culture, explore handcrafts and items for sale, watch the Pow-wow style dancing (there is usually one dance where you...

Acorn Circle Program brings Indigenous Education to Local Libraries

Sep 11, 2023 | Education, History, Programs

The Acorn Circle program brings Native American culture and children’s education to three libraries in Fall 2023. Singing Creek Educational Center (SCEC) is proud to partner with Cottage Grove, Creswell, and Springfield libraries to provide this educational program....

Our Homeschool Program: A Testimonial

Jul 27, 2023 | Education, Programs

I homeschool my daughter who has developmental delays and is autistic. At the start of the school year, I decided that I wanted my daughter to learn how to participate in a group and learn some new social skills. Karen was more than welcoming to us and encouraged us...

Los Pueblos Camp is growing strong!

Jul 13, 2023 | Education, Events

We held another successful Los Pueblos Summer Camp in 2023! Thank you to our instructors, Janet and Willow, for their hard work, creativity and dedication! SEE THE GALLERY BELOW- hover over pictures for left and right arrows. In June 2023 SCEC held two weeks of summer...

Native American Cultural Encampment June 2023

Jun 27, 2023 | Education

Flute. Riversong. Birds. Children. Dance. Family. I was fortunate to be invited to participate in a three day campout with new friends at the Native American Cultural Encampment at Roaring River Park in Scio, Oregon. Deitz Peters and his wife Kathy were the elders who...

Karen’s Genealogy

May 27, 2023 | Pioneer/ Historical

Benjamin Franklin Owen, recalls his journey on the Oregon Trail in 1853. Benjamin Franklin Owen was one of eight young men who left the group of emigrant companies later known as “The Lost Wagon Train of 1853”, to seek help. The train became confused in...

Green Living Fair 2023 was a success!

May 1, 2023 | Events

Learn about eco-friendly living and sustainability at the Green Living Fair! at the Armory building in Cottage Grove Dates: Sat & Sun April 22nd and 23rd, 2023Time: 10am to 5pmAddress: The Armory- downtown Cottage Grove: 628 E Washington Ave. Entrance fee: We are...