Committee explores indigenous ash-basket materials and Vermont Humanities grant support
Summary
Members heard about an April 8 demonstration on identifying ash trees for basket-making and discussed collaborating with the conservation commission and indigenous artisans; Melody Squire suggested applying for Vermont Humanities rapid-response funding.
Melody Squire described attending an emerald ash-borer walk and an April 8 demonstration on identifying and harvesting ash strips for indigenous basketry. She said the work would focus on locating healthy female ash trees, collecting seed pods for a research team and preserving strips for later use.
"They do have some rapid response grants for something such as that," Squire said, referring to Vermont Humanities as a potential funding source. A committee member recommended involving the conservation commission in the effort; the group discussed the committee's possible supporting role rather than leading all work. Members agreed this could be a collaborative effort with conservation and research teams and asked to explore grant and logistical needs.
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