Tulip Poplar Bark Backpack - June 1 - 2
In the Appalachian region, Tulip Poplar bark is the most commonly used material to create containers for berries and other wild foraged plants. In this class, we will be crafting a backpack. Each student will learn how to harvest the bark by getting hands-on experience peeling it from the tree. They will learn how to assemble the materials and fashion them into a wonderful backpack that you will take home. The class will cover what other tree bark can be used, the best season to harvest the bark, as well as sustainable harvesting practices.
The class is taught by Caleb Arnold. Caleb has a passion for the mountains and the flora contained within. “I've spent the past decade studying the historical uses for plants in this region by the Cherokee and early Appalachian settlers, as well as walking my own path in the discovery of all things necessary for life and how they can come from the land around us.” Certified in WFA (Wilderness First Aid) and United Plant Savers member. Owner of a small farm in the mountains of north Georgia, simply known as Ever Wilder, where he and his family tend to the land, grow medicinal herbs and host adult and children's skills classes of all sorts. https://everwilderfarm.com
Program Details:
Date/Time: Please arrive at 9:30 am on Saturday, June 1. Departure is Sunday, June 2 at 1:00 pm
Cost: $275 includes delicious, nutritious meals in our outdoor kitchen and overnight rustic accommodations.
Cancellations: non-refundable deposit (1/2 of total) is retained for all cancellations
Road Conditions: 1.5 miles off-road gravel - watch the video (link is external)
Location: 8 miles east of Boone, NC - Base Camp at Turtle Island Preserve is just 2 miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway - Bamboo Gap Exit
Attention All Camp Visitors - Please Note:
WARNING: Under North Carolina Law, There Is No Liability For An Injury To Or Death Of A Participant In An Agritourism Activity Conducted At This Agritourism Location If Such Injury Or Death Results From The Inherent Risks Of The Agritourism Activity. Inherent Risks Of Agritourism Activities Include, Among Others, Risks Of Injury Inherent To Land, Equipment, And Animals, As Well As The Potential For You To Act In A Negligent Manner That May Contribute To Your Injury Or Death. You Are Assuming The Risk Of Participating In This Agritourism Activity.
WARNING: Under North Carolina Law, A Farm Animal Activity Sponsor Or Farm Animal Professional Is Not Liable For An Injury To Or The Death Of A Participant In Farm Animal Activities Resulting Exclusively From The Inherent Risks Of Farm Animal Activities. Chapter 99E Of The North Carolina General Statutes.