All About Kudzu!
Saturday June 10, 2023
10am – 3pm
Join Kudzu Culture and Woodland Community Land Trust to learn all about the
history and uses of kudzu. In this workshop, you will learn about why kudzu was
planted and how you can harvest and use kudzu for material, fiber, fodder,
cooking starch, medicine, and more. This workshop includes an indoor
presentation, lunch, and outdoor hands-on activities.
Location:
Clearfork Community Institute; 170 Y Hollow Rd, Clairfield, TN 37715
Email wclt1977@gmail.com or call 423-784-5304 to register.
Schedule:
- 10am – Noon: Indoors – Kudzu Culture The Story of Kudzu presentation
about the history and uses of kudzu; sharing about the existing market for
kudzu biomass and products; Q+A about kudzu management strategies - Noon – 12:30pm: Indoors – Lunch (provided)
- 12:30 – 1:30pm: Outdoors – Harvest various parts of kudzu
- 1:30 – 2pm: Indoors – Kudzu tea and reflection
- 2 – 3pm: Indoors – Weaving kudzu birdhouses