Youth & Community Education Resources
Classroom activity guides, STEM worksheets, ethnobotany guides, and educational PDFs for students.
Tyonek Youth Conservation Squad Field Work Activity Guide
Educational activity packet covering stream ecology, salmon life cycles, plant identification, and soil science.
Source: TTCD Youth & Education🌿 Tebughna Ethnobotany & Native Plant Guide
Exploring traditional Alaskan plants gathered across the Tyonek District, combining indigenous ecological knowledge with natural resource conservation.
Fiddlehead Fern (Ostrich Fern)
Dena'ina: "Ch'ixht'i" (Matteuccia struthiopteris)
Harvested in early spring before fronds unfurl. High in iron, potassium, and vitamins A & C. Prepared by boiling and sautéing.
Labrador Tea (Hudson's Bay Tea)
Dena'ina: "Lida K'el'i" (Rhododendron groenlandicum)
Aromatic evergreen leaves steeped as a traditional soothing herbal tea for respiratory health and cold remedies.
Wild Salmonberry
Dena'ina: "Q'adaxht'i" (Rubus spectabilis)
Juicy golden and ruby berries gathered in mid-summer. Eaten fresh, preserved into jams, or mixed with wild salmon dishes.
Alaskan Wild Raspberry
Dena'ina: "Dach'ekh" (Rubus strigosus)
Harvested along stream banks and high tunnel perimeters for high-vitamin summer snacks and traditional desserts.