“ Over the past year , learning from members of the Gullah Geechee community and local basket weavers has been an eye-opening experience . The traditions and culture that draw many of us to the Lowcountry are worth fighting for . Within our conservation efforts , we can work to do more than just preserve land from development ; we also have the chance to help preserve the history and culture that we love so much . The Kiawah Conservancy is excited about our first harvest and distribution of native sweetgrass and looks forward to continuing to build the program .”
- Peggy Barnes Chair of the Kiawah Conservancy Board of Trustees
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