NPSO 2024 Annual Meeting

May 17 - 19     Spirit Mountain Hotel, Grand Ronde, Oregon

Field Trips

Friday May 17, 2024    1 - 4 p.m.                    Field Trip # 4

Difficulty:     Easy - Indoor walking with no seating

Elevation:     None

Group Size Limit:     20

Trip Description:     After a massive forest fire burned through the Grand Ronde Valley in 1856, the Yamhill Kalapuya people called this place Chachalu, which translates to "place of the burnt timbers." Located on tribal lands, the Chachalu Tribal Museum and Cultural Center tells the story of the more than 27 Tribes and Bands of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community and honors the Elders who kept Tribal traditions and dreams alive during Termination. It is a center where the Tribe's restoration is celebrated and culture is being revitalized.

Come and explore the lifeways and culture of the people relocated to the Grand Ronde reservation. The evolving gallery space allows visitors to transcend time through changing historical and contemporary exhibits.

This trip is a guided tour of the Chachalu Tribal Museum and Cultural Center, including native plants and foods, and native lifestyles. We will also have the opportunity to view the native plant garden at the museum.

Meeting Place and Time:     Trip # 4 leaves at 1 p.m. from parking lot west of Hotel. Plan to arrive 30 minutes before departure time to meet your group and arrange carpools.

Driving Miles and Time from Spirit Mountain Hotel:     1.25 miles, 5 minutes on paved roads

Driving Directions:     Trip leaders will provide detailed driving instructions.

Leaders:       Chachalu Tribal Museum & Cultural Center staff

Plant Lists and Other Information:     Clink on the links below for more information about this trip.

Photo: Judi Sanders
Plant list inside museum

Photo: Judi Sanders
Plants in Native Plant Garden at Museum