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Mendo Lake Family Life

Acorn Day

Celebrate Indigenous traditions at Acorn Day, hosted at the Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House located at 431 S. Main St., Ukiah. This event is Saturday, November 7, from 1–4 p.m. The afternoon features three educational programs centered around vital Pomo acorn traditions. At 1, Eric Wilder introduces a rare 1964 film, The Beautiful Tree, highlighting traditional acorn processing. At 2, Dakota Perez Gonzalez discusses combating Sudden Oak Death. At 2:30, Patty Franklin demonstrates authentic acorn breadmaking, offering samples to visitors. Cost is included with general Museum admission. Entry is always completely free for Native Americans, Museum members, and active-duty military personnel. Find more details at tinyurl.com/6uusz258.