About this Project
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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 in summer and fall 2020 throughout western Iowa 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. Some of the seed we harvest will be used for educational workshops about propagating native plants. Learn more about those classes here. |
Click here to learn how to plant your own prairie garden with our seed packets!
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Upcoming Events
No events are currently scheduled. Check back soon and sign up for email updates!
Previous Events
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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