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Historic & Primitive Skills
Freeform Baskets
Registration Opens 4/24/2026   8 of 8 seats remaining

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Cape Girardeau Nature Center
2289 County Park Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 290-5218
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Connect with the past and enjoy the accomplishment of making your own version of an Appalachian egg or melon basket. We'll take turns at the difficult work of stripping a hickory tree to harvest the inner bark and cambium layers that were traditionally used to make the weaving reed. Then we'll shift to using rattan reed to create our own baskets. All necessary supplies will be provided. You are welcome to bring snacks and lunch or take a break at any point. NOTE: Only those registered may attend program. Participants must have adequate hand strength and dexterity to manipulate the reed and use clippers or garden shears. Laci Prucinsky
Cancellation Policies:

You must cancel your registration before Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Age Policy:

All registrants for this event must be a minimum age of 16 years old by 5/9/2026.