Environmental sustainability practices in Cherokee, North Carolina

The Jessie Owle Dugan Native Plant & Greenhouse Facility is a unique school located on Goose Creek Road in Cherokee, North Carolina, United States. This institution is dedicated to educating students about native plants and sustainable gardening practices. The facility includes a greenhouse where students can learn hands-on skills in plant propagation, cultivation, and conservation. The school aims to promote environmental awareness and preservation of native plant species in the region. Students at the Jessie Owle Dugan Native Plant & Greenhouse Facility have the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience in the field of horticulture and ecology.

Ayeli WAY is a wellness center located at 18 Church Street in Canton, North Carolina, United States. The name Ayeli comes from the Cherokee word for center or central, representing a traditional Native American healing technique used to encourage wellness. Wellness Aligned with You (WAY) embodies a way of life that focuses on individual well-being and their role in the collective wellness. Betsy, the founder of Ayeli WAY, is a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist with a passion for human growth and connection. She offers a variety of modalities including Thai yoga/massage, cranio-sacral therapy, reflexology, and more. Betsy's journey towards wellness led her to explore yoga, meditation, and alternative therapies, ultimately becoming a registered yoga teacher and Licensed Clinical Social Worker.