Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Meet Cultural Demonstrator, Eric Nelson from the Indian Cultural Program in Yosemite National Park. Learn about gathering dogbane and making it into cordage (string). Dogbane, also known as Indian Hemp is found throughout the meadows in Yosemite Valley.

For an audio described version go to: youtu.be/xhUk0cDj20k.

This video was made possible through the generosity of Yosemite Conservancy donors, including the Berg family.