Fruit tree project aims to increase food access in Metlakatla

Fruit tree project aims to increase food access in Metlakatla

Fruit-bearing trees and shrubs line a soon-to-be park near Metlakatla’s boat harbor. The plants are part of the village’s Community Food Forest Project. (Hunter Morrison/KRBD) Gatgyeda Haayk, Metlakatla’s Community Garden Champion, recently strolled past a row of shrubs and small trees near the village’s boat harbor. She pointed to two cherry trees rustling in the wind along the shoreline.  The soon-to-be budding trees were brought to Metlakatla…