Culturally Significant Plants in Bandelier National Monument

Come join us in learning about culturally significant plants found in Bandelier National Monument! Together we'll learn what plants were historically used by Indigenous communities who lived in what we now know as Bandelier. By learning about how Indigenous people appreciated native plants, we can inform our own unique relationship to the plants around us, even if we live in the city. Perhaps you'll even learn about some great native plant species you can grow at home to attract wildlife or harvest for yourself.

Admission: Free!

About the Presenter:

Miles Campos is a Biological Technician who has been with Bandelier National Monument since August 2024 after working for two years in the Mojave Desert at Joshua Tree National Monument. He primarily supports vegetation projects in the park by treating invasive plants, supporting native plant restoration, and collecting long-term ecological monitoring data. He is passionate about connecting plants to intersectional topics— including historical, cultural, or wildlife uses— to compliment modern land stewardship practices.

Photo: Pinyon Jay

Photo credit: Sally King