Our Work

Explore the initiatives that make up the Old Growth Solutions ecosystem. While each venture serves a unique purpose, together they strengthen Indigenous communities through education, enterprise, stewardship, and connection.

Native Plants & Foods Institute

Connecting people with plants, native foods, ecosystems, and cultural traditions through educational resources, teacher trainings, tribal internship programs, and technical assistance.

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In Action

Upcoming Workshops

Our fall teacher trainings in Olympia, Washington connect teachers to resources on Wild Food Traditions and Evergreen Conifer Trees.

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Career Pathways

Explore the Tend, Gather and Grow Career Connected Learning Toolkit to explore career pathways in ecology, forestry, plant medicine, native foods, traditional technologies, and more!

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New Educational Resources

Order our new print materials including Saltwater Beach Cards, the Plant Teachings coloring book, and the Tend, Gather and Grow 5-volume set at Chatwin Books.

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Taproot Travel Co.

Taproot Travel Co. connects people to Indigenous homelands through immersive, regenerative food and culture experiences that honor land-based teachings, are rooted in relationship, respect, and reciprocity, and support Native economies.

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In Action

Taproot Partners with FRS Clipper

Taproot launched with a collaboration with FRS Clipper, the premier whale watching tour company in Seattle. This Indigenous-led guided tour brought together local voices, traditional knowledge, and immersive onboard experiences, including a traditional tea tasting.

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Native Business Directory

Experience all the greater Seattle area has to offer with these Tribal and Native-led businesses and experiences.

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Indigenous-curated Itineraries

These done-for-you itineraries of experiences in the greater Seattle area take the guesswork out of your travel and connect you with Indigenous-led experiences and Native owned buisnesses deeply rooted in culture.

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Rooted in Relationship

  • "Old Growth Solutions provided exceptional, culturally grounded facilitation and strategic planning support for our Tribal Food Sovereignty retreat, creating a welcoming and respectful environment where Indigenous voices, including our elders, were honored throughout the process. Their team was professional and responsive, fostering trust, consensus, and meaningful collaboration. Our retreat strengthened alignment, cohesion, and momentum, leaving our group with a shared vision to guide our work over the next two years."

    Sarah Sullivan, Executive Director 
    Gorge Grown Food Network

  • "The experiential quality of these activities, the opportunity to build relationships with plants, and the time spent learning together meant so much. I especially appreciated the guidance on doing this work respectfully. That perspective is such a gift."

    Community of Practice Participant
    Tend, Gather and Grow Community of Practice

  • "This has been a truly transformative experience. It has shaped my personal relationship with plants and the world around me so profoundly. I am so grateful for this experience and these teachings!"

    Community of Practice Participant
    Tend, Gather and Grow Community of Practice

  • "I worked with Savannah to create a custom training for our team at Wild Rivers Land Trust. She started with a broad overview of indigenous history and then focused-in on Oregon-specific treaties and Native Nations. Both Board and Staff were moved by her knowledge, passion and approach at delivering accurate and sensitive information in an approachable and appropriate manner. I would recommend Savannah and definitely will consider her for future training opportunities."

    Amy Knapp Pettit, Executive Director
    Wild Rivers Land Trust

Let’s Connect

Whether you're seeking partnership, advisory support, educational resources, or opportunities to invest in Native-led solutions, we'd love to connect.