Prairie Seed Harvest

About this Project

In 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 expanded these efforts throughout the Loess Hills, and in 2020 we are expanding even more.

We are working 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.

Upcoming Events

No events are currently scheduled. Check back in May 2020 and sign up for email updates!

Previous Events

Growing Native Prairie Plants
Monday, January 6 and Monday, January 27.
6:00-8:00pm at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs.

Prairie Seed Harvest - Waubonsie State Park
Tuesday, October 15 (rescheduled)
Hamburg, IA
6:00-7:30pm

Hitchcock Nature Center Prairie Seed Harvest
Honey Creek, IA
Friday, October 18
5:00-7:00pm

Loess Hills State Forest Prairie Seed Harvest
Moorhead, IA
Monday, October 14
3:00-7:00pm

Prairie Seed Harvest - Monona Complex
Monona County
Wednesday, October 9
5:30-7:00pm

Prairie Seed Harvest - Old Town Conservation Area
CANCELED due to wet weather
Tuesday, October 1 (rescheduled)
6:00-7:30pm

Prairie Seed Harvest - Caddy Property
Thursday, September 26
6:00-7;30pm