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 will host several events in fall 2020 throughout western Iowa and will be looking for volunteers. Volunteers can come to as many or as few as they can. Some of the seed we harvest will be used for educational workshops about propagating native plants in fall-winter. Learn more about those classes here. If you are interested in volunteering, fill out this form to receive updates. |
Click here to learn how to plant your own prairie garden with our seed packets!
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Address712 South Highway Street
P.O. Box 189 Oakland, IA 51560 |
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HoursOffice hours are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, Closed all federal holidays.
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