Indigenous Landscapes
From Morning in the Garden by Filoli
October 13, 2025 · 39 min · Season 3 · Episode 12
About this episode
Willa discusses Indigenous relationships with the land and native plant restoration with guests Gregg Castro and John Chau.
In this season finale episode, Willa sits down with Gregg Castro, Culture Director of the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone, to discuss Indigenous relationships with the land; perspectives and practices passed down through generations. Together, they explore the newly refurbished mural in the Lamchin Interpretive Center, created by Amy Hosa in partnership with the ARO. The mural depicts Ssupichom, a thriving village that stood here long before Filoli was built. John Chau, Filoli’s Plant Curator, also joins the conversation to share insights on the restoration of native plants surrounding the center, from the practical dogbane to the showstopping matilija poppies.
People in this episode
Host: Willa
Guests: Gregg Castro, John Chau
Topics covered
- Indigenous relationships with land
- cultural practices
- native plant restoration
- art and murals
- historical perspectives
Keywords
- Indigenous landscapes
- native plants
- cultural heritage
- Filoli
- mural
- restoration
- Ohlone
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Association of Ramaytush Ohlone
Products: dogbane, matilija poppies
Places: Lamchin Interpretive Center
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