Date and time: Saturday, August 9, 2025. 9am-1pm PT.

Location: Private Land Owner; Gaston, Oregon. (Directions and Address will be emailed to registrants closer to the date.) 

Cost: $10, non-refundable. (This fee goes back into the Guild to support various programs.) It’s tradition that we thank our host with  a small basket or gift, if possible.

Host: Ellen Hoffman 

Description: Columbia Basin Basketry Guild is hosting their annual Cattails (Typha latifolia) Gathering. Members only! If you are not a Guild member, but would like to become one, we welcome you. Click here to become a member.

Tools to bring: 

*Sharp large knife and or loppers. I have a few extra.  

*Sheet, shower curtain or tarp approximately 6ft in length 

* Broom stick or Rod to keep the cattails straight. 

*Ties or rope. 

*Drinking water /and or snack. 

*Shoes or Boots for the mud. This is a pond. 

*Change of shoes and socks if needed.

Note: Practice sustainable harvesting, leaving No Trace Behind. Remember this is private land. Beavers live on one side of the pond which we will not disturb. NO DOGS.  Be aware: There are yellow jackets galore on site.

Register by clicking “add to cart” below, and filling out all of the forms that appear.

The last day to register for this gathering is Sunday, August 3, 2025. If you have any questions about this event, please email ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com