Rosebuds and Resilience
A storytelling series from Portland, OR about people focused on ecological repair and healthier communities. Every episode includes an interview with a featured guest, ways to take action, and music by local artists. The podcast that helps you connect with your environment.
Rosebuds and Resilience
Season One, Episode Four: Plant Medicine at Wapato Island Farm
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
In this episode we hear insights and stories from Jennifer Rose Marie Serna, the matriarch of Wapato Island Farm. Better known as Jenny to family and friends, she is a mother, farmer, land activist, skill educator, and speaker who has tended land on Sauvie Island for more than two decades. Jenny speaks about the journey that led her to this place, lessons learned from her elders, and maintaining a sense of reciprocity with the plants she tends to each day. We also hear original music from Sara Tone, a Portland-based musician, educator, and activist who shares her love songs for the Earth as a multi-instrumentalist.
To share comments, feedback, or ideas for stories or musical collaboration, get in touch via email: rosebuds-and-resilience@proton.me.
Notes and Resources
Wapato Island Farm - Visit the Wapato Island Farm website to learn more about volunteer opportunities, offerings, and more.
Sara Tone - Hear more music from Portland musician Sara Tone and view her tour schedule.