Seasonal Cards: honoring Nature + Nisenan Wisdom

We’re honored to share a new series of art gift cards now available at the ‘Uba Seo Annex, born from a powerful collaboration between Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribal Elder Virginia “Ginger” Covert (1945 - 2024) and artist Sophie Wood Brinker. 

Created through CHIRP’s Visibility Through Art initiative, the series highlights the natural rhythms and teachings of the seasons - through the eyes of Nisenan Culture and wisdom.

Guided by Ginger’s vision and voice, each card features a unique pairing of animal and landscape through the seasons, illustrated with care and reverence by Sophie.

Ginger reflected,

“Everything we need is provided by nature. Animals are the teachers— they show us how to live, what to eat, and even how to mourn. The lessons are all around us, but it’s up to us to recognize them. Each season provides its own time for everything.”

These cards are a reminder of those ever-present teachings.

This was Ginger’s final artistic collaboration, completed just days before her passing. We are grateful to have shared this creative journey with her, and proud to now share the collaboration with you.

The Seasons Cards are available for purchase at

‘Uba Seo Annex

205 York Street, Nevada City