Join us for a free lunch & learn session featuring speaker Nicholas Thorne, as he discusses the significance of river cane to the Eastern Band of Cherokee. Learn how to distinguish river cane from non-native invasive bamboo and understand its importance in preserving indigenous culture and promoting stream health/ecological balance.
Event Outline:
– Nicholas Thorne Speaking and Presenting
– Time of Question and Discussion
– Walk along the Wilma Dykeman Greenway: Learn firsthand about RiverLink’s river cane restoration project and how to ID river cane.
Registration is required, space is limited. Please contact [email protected] if you have any other questions or cancellations.
We look forward to seeing you there!
This event is funded by the Cherokee Preservation Foundation. 