About this ProjectIn fall 2018, we partnered with Pottawattamie County Conservation and Iowa Prairie Network on two events for native prairie seed harvest. In 2019, with support from Gilchrist Foundation, we are expanding these efforts throughout the Loess Hills.
We will work with local partners to find volunteers for the project. Volunteers will visit local prairie remnants and learn how to identify which plants are available for seed collection. The hand-collected seed will then be used for local prairie restoration and reconstruction projects. We anticipate at least monthly seed collection workshops from May through October at several sites in the Loess Hills and will be looking for volunteers. Volunteers can come to as many or as few as they can! If you are interested, fill out this form. Download a printable brochure about the project. Check back soon for more details! |
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Photos
Photos of our previous seed collection events. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see more photos!
Resources
Check out the links below for information about local ecotype seed and more.
Iowa Prairie Network - Importance of Local Ecotype
Iowa Ecotype Project
Tallgrass Prairie Center
Plant Iowa Native
Iowa Prairie Network - Importance of Local Ecotype
Iowa Ecotype Project
Tallgrass Prairie Center
Plant Iowa Native
Project Partners
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