The Ecology Walk and Two-Eyed Seeing
A portion of the team spent some time immersed in each other's presence to discuss what, how, and where they have experienced third spaces and where they might in the future. Time was also spent on examining the prevalence of two eyed seeing in each of their own day-to-day lives. This discussion was then followed by an outdoor walk around Cedar Creek in which the plant species, including sage,,(need to add the other species) were admired and discussion began about how these plants have been used both presently as well as in the past. Examination both into the Latin name as well as Dahkota language allowed the team to further understand, as well as connect these plants to one another. This also allowed us to understand how the plant may be used in sacred practices as well as medicinally. The excursion ended with gathering (didn't get a picture of this plant species) which was then used to create an earthy mint tea in which the team enjoyed over a conversation based on further actions and ideas we had for this project.