WINGS Basket Weaving with Invasives

WINGS: Basket Weaving with Invasives at 1:00 p.m.

· Registration opens February 16 and closes March 12 (or when all spots are filled).

· Limited to 15 women, ages 16 and up.

· Location: Bloomington DNR Office, 5596 East State Road 46 Bloomington, IN 47401

· Event Leader(s): Sandy Clark-Kolaks with Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife

In this workshop, each person will transform non-native invasive plants (boo!), like honeysuckle and bittersweet, into a beginner-friendly, woven primitive basket (yay!). You’ll learn how to identify these pernicious plants, harvest and process plant material, and the basics of basket making. All materials will be provided. 2 hours

This is an official WINGS event! The goal of Women in Nature Gaining Skills (WINGS) is to encourage and empower women with the skills and confidence they need to partake in outdoor recreation activities in the south-central Indiana area. Each WINGS event features women-led hands-on training, with the goal of building a community of women interested in outdoor recreation. WINGS events take place on the 3rd Sunday* of each month and are open to women ages 16 and up.

Host or Publisher Women in Nature Gaining Skills (WINGS)