"Tending the Wild" shines light on the environmental knowledge of indigenous peoples across California by exploring how they have actively shaped and tended the land for millennia, developing a deep understanding of plant and animal life. This documentary examines humans’ balance with nature and how traditional practices can inspire a new generation of Californians to tend the environment.

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"Tending the Wild" shines light on the knowledge of indigenous peoples across California.
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