Rashel’s Roots & Wings

05/09/2026

Stop buy and support the students.

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The Tenino FFA Plant Sale is here and for TWO weekends this year! Come by the Tenino High School Greenhouse (Located behind the school) starting Friday, May 1st at 3pm. We will be open May 1-3 and again May 8 & 9.

Friday Hours (May 1st and 8th): 3 to 5pm
Saturday Hours (May 2nd and 9th): 9am to 4pm
Sunday Hours (May 3rd): 9am to 2pm

There will be seeded and premium annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, succulents and more!

05/05/2026

On May 5, we wear red to break the silence. Red Dress Day is a solemn, powerful call to action for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) crisis. Each crimson garment swaying in the wind represents a "presence in the absence"—a mother, daughter, sister, or friend whose story was cut short by systemic violence and neglect. It is a haunting reminder that while these women are gone, they are never forgotten, and their families are still seeking the justice they deserve.
This is more than just a day of awareness; it is a demand for change. Indigenous women continue to face disproportionate rates of violence, yet their disappearances too often go ignored. By wearing red, we honor the spirits of the stolen and stand in solidarity with the survivors and advocates fighting for safety and accountability. No more stolen sisters. Let the red dresses serve as a beacon, calling their spirits home and reminding the world that we will not stop looking, and we will not stop speaking their names. 🌹

04/25/2026

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National Go Birding Day, April 25th

04/02/2026

03/25/2026

Save the Date: April History Talk

Join us on Thursday, April 2, at noon for our next free History Talk at the Schmidt House:
“Bald Eagles: An American Icon” with Dan Varland of Coastal Raptors.

Learn about the history, significance, and conservation of one of America’s most powerful symbols—right here in the Pacific Northwest.

📍 Schmidt House, Tumwater
🕛 Doors open at 11:30 am
💚 Free (donations welcome)

Mark your calendar—we hope to see you there!

03/17/2026

🌻 New Invasive Plant Detected in Washington State

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has confirmed the first North American detection of sunflower broomrape (Orobanche cumana) in Yakima, Washington. This invasive parasitic plant attacks sunflowers and other members of the sunflower family, stealing water and nutrients from the host plant. 

Unlike most plants, sunflower broomrape cannot photosynthesize. Instead, it attaches directly to plant roots and depends entirely on its host to survive. Once established, it can be very difficult to eradicate—each plant can produce hundreds of thousands of tiny seeds that may remain viable in soil for decades. 

Because of its potential to damage sunflower crops and spread quickly, WSDA is asking growers, gardeners, and the public to help watch for possible sightings.

🔎 What to do if you suspect sunflower broomrape:
• Do not disturb the plant, which could spread seeds
• Take a clear photo
• Report it to WSDA

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: 1-800-443-6684 (option 1)

Early detection is critical to protecting Washington agriculture and preventing this invasive parasite from spreading further. 

Image from the WSDA

03/15/2026

02/01/2026

Grandmother moon’s feminine energy to guide and protect you.

02/01/2026

Creating this one with full moon energy!

01/16/2026

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