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Dane County Land & Water Resources Department

Fall Prairie Seed Collection Volunteer Day

Event Dates

  • Monday, 08/20/2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thursday, 08/30/2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday, 09/04/2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday, 09/12/2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday, 09/18/2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday, 09/19/2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday, 09/26/2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thursday, 09/27/2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday, 10/03/2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday, 10/10/2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Friday, 10/12/2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday, 10/17/2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Friday, 10/26/2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Description

Fall is a beautiful time of year to be out in the prairie!  The colors are changing and prairie seeds are ripening on the stem.  Join Dane County Parks for a fall harvest on the prairie as we collect seeds around the County at different parks each week.  Seeds are collected to plant and enhance lands in other natural areas for pollinators, wildlife, and land restoration.  Join us for what will be a unique and rewarding experience.  No prior experience is needed.  All tools and training will be provided. Groups (students or other) need to contact Lars directly to register and talk over logistics.

 Please register at the following link: HERE

 Schedule:

Meet at 9:00 am and collect seed till 12:00 noon

Monday, August 20, 2018                   Lake Farm - Park across from Lussier Family Heritage Center  grass parking lot Lake Farm Rd.

Thursday, August 30, 2018                Schumacher Farm County Park (meet off Schumacher Rd)

Tuesday, September 4, 2018             E-Way (Lake Farm Rd)

Wednesday, September 12, 2018     Pheasant Branch Conservancy (County portion)

Tuesday, September 18, 2018           Donald County Park (Sutter Lane)

Wednesday, September 19, 2018     Yahara Heights County Park (Caton Lane entrance)

Wednesday, September 26, 2018     Swamp Lovers Preserve - 5053 County Road KP, Cross Plains, WI 53528

Thursday, September 27, 2018         Indian Lake County Park (Shelter 1)

Wednesday, October 3, 2018            Holy Wisdom Prairies (meet upper parking lot)

Wednesday, October 10, 2018          CamRock County Park (Shelter #3)

Friday, October 12, 2018                   Ice Age Junction (Highway PD-parking lot with metal shed)

Wednesday, October 17, 2018          Ice Age Junction (Highway M – 8451 Flagtone Dr. & Hwy M Verona)

Friday, October 26, 2018                   Ice Age Junction (Ice Age  Reddan Soccer Fields)

 

For further questions contact:

Lars Higdon (608) 286-9497 higdon.lars@countyofdane.com       

Or Rhea Stangel-Maier (608) 224-3601 stangel-maier@countyofdane.com

Event Website

Location

Various locations throughout Dane County Parks:

Monday, August 20, 2018                   Lake Farm - Park accross from Lussier Family Heritage Center  grass parking lot Lake Farm Rd.

Thursday, August 30, 2018                Schumacher Farm County Park (meet off Schumacher Rd)

Tuesday, September 4, 2018             E-Way (Lake Farm Rd)

Wednesday, September 12, 2018     Pheasant Branch Conservancy (County portion)

Tuesday, September 18, 2018           Donald County Park (Sutter Lane)

Wednesday, September 19, 2018     Yahara Heights County Park (Caton Lane entrance)

Wednesday, September 26, 2018     Swamp Lovers Preserve - 5053 County Road KP, Cross Plains, WI 53528

Thursday, September 27, 2018         Indian Lake County Park (Shelter 1)

Wednesday, October 3, 2018            Holy Wisdom Prairies (meet upper parking lot)

Wednesday, October 10, 2018          CamRock County Park (Shelter #3)

Friday, October 12, 2018                   Ice Age Junction (Highway PD-parking lot with metal shed)

Wednesday, October 17, 2018          Ice Age Junction (Highway M – 8451 Flagtone Dr. & Hwy M Verona)

Friday, October 26, 2018                   Ice Age Junction (Ice Age  Reddan Soccer Fields)

Contact

Rhea Stangel-Maier, Dane County Parks Volunteer Coordinator; stangel-maier@countyofdane.com

Categories: Health & Fitness, Parks, Training, Volunteer