Celebratory partner events enhanced these educational outcomes and highlighted the project’s community impact. At Marshview Community Organic Farm on St. Helena Island, participants gathered with hosts and others to honor the historic legacy of indigo cultivation and reflect on the knowledge shared throughout the cohort. On Sapelo Island, Save Our Legacy Ourself (SOLO) hosted a hands-on harvest and processing workshop that brought together attendees from South Carolina and Georgia to directly engage with indigo grown on site, participate in dye-extraction techniques, and build connections across different landscapes and cultures. These experiences highlight not only the technical skills gained but also the deep, intertwined cultural and community bonds renewed through once-dormant agricultural traditions. The results of this SARE training go beyond the field, empowering an expanding network of indigo ambassadors dedicated to ecological stewardship, creative expression, and economic growth in the Lowcountry. This free publication is the culmination of this grant. We hope it will continue to spread and offer open access to lessons learned and opportunities for communities across the Southeastern United States.
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