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The Cultural Conservancy, a Native-led organization founded in 1985.

Our mission is to protect and restore Indigenous cultures, empowering them in the direct application of traditional knowledge and practices on their ancestral lands. We work with Native communities in land stewardship, Native foodways, arts, philanthropy, education and media production.

09/23/2026

This season’s harvest has brought us an abundance of fruits and vegetables that will be shared through our Native Foodways program. The food we grow is distributed to local Native organizations, helping nourish our Indigenous communities and strengthen our connection to the land and the foods that have always sustained us.
Native Foodways is about more than growing food. It is about caring for the land, sharing what it provides, and keeping Indigenous foodways and community connections alive for generations to come.
We are deeply grateful to for supporting this work and helping make Native Foodways possible. Thank you, OXO, for standing with us as we continue to grow, share, and nourish our communities. 🌱🤎

09/18/2026

A joyful Buffalo Creek squash harvest at Heron Shadow - grown in partnership with Wahpepah’s Kitchen, who entrusted us with these heirloom seeds. This work is part of our Native Foodways Program, supported by OXO, nourishing cultural food sovereignty across our community.

09/11/2026

🦋🪶🦎Heron Shadow supports a range of native wildlife, each contributing to ecosystem function. In part two of our wild life appreciation we are highlighting the Western Tiger Swallowtail butterflies, Turkey Vultures, and Western Fence lizards. All of these relatives play a vital role in contributing to the ecosystems and biodiversity on Heron Shadow.

08/28/2026

Please join us at our next Habitat Restoration Volunteer Day on Heron Shadow in Sebastopol, CA on September 11th!

Friday, September 11th, 2026 from 9am-3pm

After a morning presentation on our vision and methods for habitat restoration we will engage in hands-on work/play such as planting native perennials, plant propagation in the native nursery, and embellishing water features in the riparian zone.

Your support helps us prepare for an abundant season of food and seed distribution to Native community partners across the Bay Area and beyond.

Please RSVP to attend

Once you have reserved your spot through Eventbrite, you will receive an email with the location address and additional details about the day. If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected].
To learn more about our land project – Heron Shadow – please visit www.nativeland.org/heron-shadow
We’re excited to share this special space with you!

# HabitatRestoration

08/19/2026

Wednesday’s Cob Conversation Bench Workshop is nearly full (7 out of 8 spots taken), but Thursday still has space! Join us on Thursday, August 27, for a hands-on community workshop led by Hector Lopez and Phoebe Gooding, stewards of Hawk’s Nest Healing Gardens and Okan Healing Center.

The Cob Conversation Bench is a part of Native Arts Storyscapes: The Sculpture Garden at Heron Shadow, and is supported by the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation and the Fetzer Institute.

Come ready to learn, work with the land and help create a structure that will hold our community for generations - and wear clothes you don’t mind getting muddy! Be prepared to stomp, splash and “dance” as we mix clay, straw, water and build together.

Click the link in bio to register!

08/07/2026

Another clip from Episode One of the Native Seed Pod 🌱. Guest Rowan White talks about the importance of asking the land permission before harvesting and planting, and how this practice can be a meaningful part of decolonization.

To hear more and to listen to the full episode, click

Stay tuned for the next season of the Native Seed Pod! Learn about the beautiful seed legacy of the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island as well as the work being done today to support seed sovereignty and sacred earth stewardship. The Native Seed Pod is available on all major streaming platforms.

08/04/2026

Together we made Miinaki: Berry Sorbet 🍧from Crystal Wahpepah’s A Feather and a Fork cookbook! It was super sweet and refreshing with ingredients harvested from Heron Shadow. Full recipe below.

Ingredients:
2 cups mixed berries, such as blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries, fresh or frozen
¾ cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground sumac (a deep red spice made from dried and ground wildberries)
Instructions:
Bring the berries, maple syrup, and sumac to a simmer in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently.
Once the berries become soft and lightly bubbly, after 5 to 7 minutes, transfer them to a blender and purée until thick and smooth.
Pour the berries into a metal bowl or baking pan and cover with plastic wrap, making sure the plastic wrap touches the surface of the mixture. Freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight.
› When you are ready to serve, scoop the sorbet into ice-cream dishes and enjoy.

07/31/2026

Please join us at our next Habitat Restoration Volunteer Day on Heron Shadow in Sebastopol, CA on August 14th!

Friday, August 14, 2026 from 9am-3pm

We will focus on weeding, trimming and greenhouse activity. After a morning presentation on our vision and methods for habitat restoration we will engage in hands-on work/play such as planting native perennials, plant propagation in the native nursery, and embellishing water features in the riparian zone.

Your support helps us prepare for an abundant season of food and seed distribution to Native community partners across the Bay Area and beyond.

Please RSVP to attend

Once you have reserved your spot through Eventbrite, you will receive an email with the location address and additional details about the day. If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected].
To learn more about our land project – Heron Shadow – please visit www.nativeland.org/heron-shadow
We’re excited to share this special space with you!

# HabitatRestoration

07/30/2026

During our July Habitat Restoration Day, our main focus was trimming back the Himalayan blackberry bushes. Although Himalayan blackberries produce an abundance of delicious fruit, they are not native to California and are considered an invasive species. They spread rapidly, outcompeting native plants and reducing habitat for local wildlife. As we worked to manage their growth, we also enjoyed picking and eating fresh blackberries straight from the bushes.

If this kind of work peaks your interest, please join us for our next Habitat Restoration Day on August 14th 9am-3pm at Heron Shadow in Sebastopol, CA. RSVP to volunteer.

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PO Box 29044
San Francisco, CA
94129

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+14155616594

Website

http://linktr.ee/culturalconservancy

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