The whole experience sounds so amazing; the opportunity to gather and process beargrass AND weave with the San Francisco Bay Urban Indian Basketweavers. Wow, a once in a lifetime weaving experience in beautiful Northern California!
Here is the link for information about the Forest Service's volunteer program Passport in Time. Click on "Current Programs" to find the listing for "Weaving Connections 2009". Note the application deadline is April 26th.
Arcata Field Office - BLM
Weaving Connections 2009
CA-3826June 28-July 2, 2009 (including Sunday)
Must commit to full session
"Weaving Connections" provides an opportunity for the public to interact with traditional basketweavers in a five-day campout. Volunteers will gather and process basketry materials and be introduced to basic basketweaving skills. Volunteers will also assist in the restoration and enhancement of a beargrass habitat, a plant important in traditional basketweaving. The partners in this undertaking are the Bureau of Land Management's Sacramento, Arcata, and King Range offices, the San Francisco Bay Area Urban Indian Basketweavers, Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria, and the California Department of Transportation. The project will take place within the King Range National Conservation Area along the Pacific coast of northwestern California. Join us for this very exciting Bureau of Land Management PIT project!
Number of openings: 20
Special skills: Must be willing to work and interact with people of different cultural backgrounds
Minimum age: 18 years old
Facilities: Volunteers will camp in an established campground; vault toilets and sun showers; all meals and beverages will be provided
Nearest towns: This project will be in the King Range National Conservation Area; Whitethorn, less than 5 miles; Shelter Cove, 5 miles; Garberville, 25 miles
Applications due: April 26 , 2009
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