Originating as a way to fulfill Tribal members’ need for fresh, sustainably grown produce, the Community Wellness Garden currently serves the Elders Nutrition Program as well as over 100 households of Cowlitz Tribal members and members of other Native American and Alaska Native tribes.

We currently work year-round to produce annual and perennial fruits and vegetables and culturally significant crops; we are also in the process of developing a nature walk around the garden area featuring native and culturally significant plants. In the future, we plan to expand our food preservation and season extension practices as well as educational opportunities and events.