When: September 29, 2025 @ 3:30 pm
Help us protect this important place while harvesting crafting materials
We all know kudzu, “the vine that ate the South.” This Rank 1- Severe Threat nonnative, invasive plant causes widespread ecological destruction as it chokes, smothers, and outcompetes our diverse native plants. Though kudzu poses a serious danger to our native habitats, it is also an abundant and essentially limitless useful resource! From roots to blossoms, this plant is edible and nutritious, and its older woody vines can be used to make strong, flexible cordage or baskets. Join us and Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust on the private easement that protects the ridge around Judaculla Rock to knock back the kudzu that is spreading there while harvesting some crafting materials for personal use.
This workday is preceded by an Invasive Plant Basket Making Class on Tuesday, September 23rd, also in partnership with Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. Attend the class to learn basket-construction basics, then come harvest vines to finish your basket or for future crafting.
We will meet at Judaculla Rock in Cullowhee just before 3:30pm on Monday, September 29th. See the map below for the exact location. Note that parking is street-side; please do not block the road. A staff member will be present to direct parking. Tools and snacks will be provided, but please bring water, sturdy boots, weather-appropriate clothing (long sleeves and pans), sun and bug protection, and work gloves (if you have them- we’ll have extras for those without their own.) This workday will have a mix of activities including cutting and pulling vines from trees, digging up roots, and “cut-and-paint” herbicide application.
This event is weather-dependent. Please leave pets at home. Email Skye with any questions.
|
|
