On Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9:30-11:30 am, volunteers will work with Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) Lead Ecologist Karen Schik in the natural area most recently added to the Sand Coulee Scientific & Natural Area. After a brief training on the importance of seed collecting and identification, volunteers will help hand collect much-needed native prairie seed while enjoying this rare example of a sand-gravel prairie in full fall bloom. Seed will be used for further habitat restoration. This is especially important as the Sand Coulee provides a home to 13 rare plant and animal species.
Previous experience is not required, all are welcome. However, this activity is very detail-oriented, and generally best suited for teenagers and up. This event is part of the Vermillion Stewards program, providing opportunities for hands-on stewardship of this unique cold prairie river and its watershed.
To learn more and register, visit https://fmr.org/events/2018/09/29/prairie-seed-collection-sand-coulee-sna

For more information, visit: Prairie seed collection at the Sand Coulee SNA

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