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Discover Nature
Making Rope with Prairie Plants
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Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center 4750 Troost Ave Kansas City, MO 64110 (816) 759-7300 Get Directions |
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| Walk-in (all ages) The ability to make rope or cordage from plant fibers is an ancient skill essential to surviving in the wilds. We will learn to make simple cordage using the same plants Native Americans harvested from Missouri wild prairies to make bowstrings, fishing nets and clothing. |
Pat P Whalen |