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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
The Kiawah Conservancy's efforts to provide sweetgrass materials to the local basket weavers is in full swing after a successful harvest and distribution season in 2024. The sweetgrass has continued to thrive at its Johns Island farm location and is ready for another harvest for the 2025 season!
Click on the buttons below to learn more about this collaborative project in the Kiawah Conservancy's ROOTS magazine as well as a video highlight on Palmetto Life (Channel 5).
Volunteers are needed to harvest the sweetgrass from the 2025 growing season. There are two harvesting days scheduled in August and September. The harvest will take place early in the morning while there is still dew on the plants. The process is simple but labor intensive. It involves bundling, cutting, moving, and loading each sweetgrass plant. Volunteer assistance is crucial to harvesting the grass and helping preserve this cultural tradition.
HARVEST DATES
Friday, August 22
Thursday, September 11
Each harvest will take place from 7 am - 9 am. Use the button below to sign up for the date(s) that work best for you. To respect our partners' privacy, we will disclose the Johns Island farm location upon your confirmation.
Close-toed shoes are required. It's strongly suggested to wear long sleeves and long pants. Bug spray and sunscreen are always recommended. Don't forget to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Thank you for your support and dedication to this meaningful project!