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.
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
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No events are currently scheduled. Check back in May 2020 and sign up for email updates!
Previous EventsGrowing 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 |
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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
Tallgrass Prairie Center
Plant Iowa Native
Iowa Prairie Network - Importance of Local Ecotype
Tallgrass Prairie Center
Plant Iowa Native
Project Partners
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Funding Provided By
(Specialty Crop Block Grant Program)
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