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Dane County Parks

Summer Prairie Seed Collection Volunteer Day

Event Dates

  • Thursday, 06/27/2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Monday, 07/01/2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Monday, 07/08/2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday, 07/10/2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday, 07/16/2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Description

It is time to start collecting  prairie seed from various plants that are ready to pick. This is a great way to experience the beauty of prairie plants up close, learn about  the species as well as help collect seed for future prairies.

We meet at 9:00 am and may drive or walk to a location within the park.  Direction and supplies for the seed collection project will be supplied.  Wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, closed toed shoes, bring own drinking water, work gloves and be prepared for mosquitoes.

We usually collect  seeds till 12 noon.

Click HERE to signup and for more detailed directions to the locations.

Schedule:

Thursday, June 27, 2019 -- Lupine at Schoenberg Marsh (a USFWS property)

Monday, July 1, 2019 -- Lupine at Walking Iron County Park

Monday, July 8, 2019 -- Spiderwort at Ice Age County Highway M

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 -- Spiderwort at Hinkson Creek (a USFWS property)

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 -- Shooting star at Goodland County Park

Thursday July 18, 2019 -- Shooting star at Cam Rock County Park

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Location

Various locations:

Thursday, June 27, 2019 -- Lupine at Schoenberg Marsh (a USFWS property)

Monday, July 1, 2019 -- Lupine at Walking Iron County Park

Monday, July 8, 2019 -- Spiderwort at Ice Age County Highway M

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 -- Spiderwort at Hinkson Creek (a USFWS property)

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 -- Shooting star at Goodland County Park

Thursday July 18, 2019 -- Shooting star at Cam Rock County Park

Contact

Rhea Stangel-Maier, Dane County Parks Volunteer Coordinator; stangel-maier@danecounty.gov

Categories: Parks, Volunteer