We help communities thrive through Native knowledge, partnership, and innovation.

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Our Ecosystem

We serve as the root system that nourishes a living ecosystem of Indigenous and values-driven ventures that strengthen Native communities through economic development, education, and entrepreneurship.

What’s Growing Now

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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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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Connect With Native Producers & Food Businesses

Native Grown & Gathered connects Native producers and businesses with opportunities, resources, and relationships that support long-term success. Become part of a thriving Indigenous food ecosystem.

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Where Impact Takes Root

Every initiative within our ecosystem contributes to a shared vision: stronger Indigenous communities built through education, food systems, economic opportunity, and cultural connection.

Food Systems

Supporting Native farmers, harvesters, producers, and food businesses while expanding access to Native foods and strengthening local food systems.

Native Economies

Supporting Native-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and community-led initiatives that create jobs, generate revenue, and build long-term economic resilience.

Education & Knowledge Sharing

Creating opportunities to learn about Native foods, plants, and traditional ecological knowledge through education, storytelling, and community experiences.

Community & Place

Helping people build meaningful relationships with Native homelands, local ecosystems, and the cultural traditions rooted in them.

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."

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    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

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