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Cherokee Extension FRTEP - 1862 Current activities include the revegetation of ramps (a native wild onion) as a traditional food; revegetation of river cane, white oak, and butternut trees for traditional basket making; revegetation of American Chestnut for wildlife; the Cherokee Farmers Market; the Costa Rica Eco Study Tour; for... more |
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| Center for Cherokee Plants | One of the exciting projects under development is the Center for Cherokee Plants. The Center will be a headquarters for growing culturally significant Cherokee plants. The Center will consist of a... | 40 weeks 1 day ago | Cherokee Extension |
| Costa Rica Eco Study Tour | Cherokee youth have the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica each year for international experiences in cultural exchange and learning about the environment and sustainable practices. Cherokee... | 40 weeks 1 day ago | Cherokee Extension |
| Cherokee Farming and Gardening | Cherokee FRTEP provides technical assistance to Cherokee farmers and gardeners. The annual garden contest grows in popularity each year. In 2006, 54 Cherokee gardens were in the competition. Over the... | 40 weeks 1 day ago | Cherokee Extension |
| The Center for Cherokee Plants | The Cherokee are the original farmers & gardeners of the southern Appalachian mountains in the United States. The | 40 weeks 2 days ago | Cherokee Extension |
| Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Farming Program | The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) own approximately 600 acres of farm land, located on 4 different properties, in the rugged mountains of Western North Carolina. The Tribe lacks the... | 40 weeks 2 days ago | Cherokee Extension |
| Backyard Ramp Patch Project | Ramps are a native wild onion that grows in the Appalachian mountains and a favorite wild food gathered in the early | 40 weeks 2 days ago | Cherokee Extension |
| Community Education Programs | Examples of Community Education Programs are the Smoky Mountain Beekeepers, Tsa La Gi Master Gardeners and the Cherokee Native Plant Study Group. Opportunities are for adults to participate in... | 40 weeks 2 days ago | Cherokee Extension |
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