The Eastern Red Cedar is native to eastern North America and can grow to up to 40 feet tall. This tree provides food and cover for many birds and mammals throughout the year. 

The Eastern Red Cedar is a sacred tree for Indigenous people, serving many medicinal purposes. The leaves can be boiled into tea and the berries can be used both topically and as a tea. The wood of the cedar tree is durable and is used for many purposes including weaponry, musical instruments, and carving. Cedar is also used as a ceremonial incense and can be smudged at purification rituals.