Synopsis Of Traditional Ecological Knowledge, National Park Service

Traditional Ecological Knowledge, or TEK, is like a big, old book of secrets about nature that has been written by Indigenous people. They've been adding to this book for a very, very long time, learning from the forests, rivers, animals, and plants all around them. They share these secrets from parent to child, teaching them how to take care of the earth and use what it gives us in the best way. TEK tells them when to fish, when to plant seeds, and how to live together with animals and plants. It's not just about nature; it's also about how people see the world, including their beliefs and how they feel connected to everything around them.