Current Exhibit: Omé-Na-Ala, Igbo Traditional Farm

The Arboretum is currently hosting three captivating exhibits that celebrate the rich agricultural traditions and stories of Indigenous communities.

1. **Omé-Na-Ala, Igbo Traditional Farm**: Co-curated by Chidi Chidozie, this living exhibit highlights the sacred plants important to the Igbo people of Nigeria, showcasing traditional foods and a scaled-down Igbo village. Open from June 1 through harvest season, it aims to elevate the narrative of Minnesota's thriving Igbo community, which has roots in a self-sufficient farming and trading history.

2. **Anishinaabeg Gitigaan: The Original People's Garden**: This exhibit honors Ojibwe plant traditions and the knowledge passed through generations, curated by Naawakweose. Visitors can explore significant plants used for food and medicine in the Woodlands and Great Lakes regions, and participate in an interactive "Taste & Toast" experience, celebrating the flavors and stories tied to these plants.

3. **Hidatsa Earth Lodge Agriculture**: Focused on the Hidatsa people's food and planting traditions, this summer exhibit details Indigenous agricultural practices scheduled around the crop cycle, from planting to harvest.

Together, these exhibits create a "story garden" at the Garden Gallery, inviting the community to engage with and learn about the historically overlooked voices of Indigenous cultures through their connection to plants and nature.