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McCarthy Youth & Conservation County Park Seed Collection

October 15 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Free

Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4

Join our Natural Areas staff for a morning collecting seeds in various habitats – prairie, woodland, oak savanna all across 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. Children are welcome if chaperoned. Groups (students or other) need to contact staff directly to register and talk over logistics.

As a note – like last year we are holding several seed collection events on the same day at different locations. Please make sure you know which event you are signed up for before heading out!

 

What to Know:

  • All tools and training are provided.
  • Bring drinking water (extra if hot out)
  • A snack if you’d like
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray (if bugs bother you)
  • In case of cancelation due to weather, a notification will be made via email and/or phone to participants who have signed up.

What to Wear: 

Wear clothing suitable for walking off trail in tall (hip-height or higher) vegetation.

  • Close-toed shoes (boots or sneakers are good choices).
  • Breathable, loose-fitting clothing is best in the summertime.
    • long pants and long sleeves are recommended.

Accessibility:

  • Volunteers should be comfortable with walking on uneven terrain.
  • View our Open Restrooms web page for bathroom availability. If there is no bathroom at a workday site, either use one before the workday or ask staff to suggest a nearby public location.

Details

Date:
October 15
Time:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail/2051

Organizer

Dane County Parks
Email:
pascual.lael@countyofdane.com

Venue

McCarthy Youth and Conservation Park
4841 County Highway TT
Cottage Grove, WI 53527 United States
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