Working to protect the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities area

Seed collection training and gathering (full)

Display Date: 
Saturday, September 27, 2008 — 9:00 am-Noon
Location: 
Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area, near Hastings

Registration has closed for this event and a waiting list is no longer being taken.

Please note: Pre-registration is required for this limited capacity, hands-on restoration event. To register, or for more information, contact sue through our contact form or at 651-222-2193 x14 by noon Thursday, September 25 (although earlier registration is encouraged in case the event fills before then). Please include your name, the number in your party, contact information and the name of the event. Registrants only will receive meeting location and additional information.

Enjoy a hands-on seed identification and collection training while enjoying a rare example of a sand gravel prairie. Previous seed collection is not required — all abilities and groups are welcome!

Seed will be used for further prairie restoration. Large quantities — of volunteers and seed alike — needed!

To learn more about the Sand Coulee, please visit our Sand Coulee profile feature and our Sand Coulee project page.

This event is also part of the Vermillion Stewards program, volunteers participating in hands-on stewardship and educational programs throughout the unique Vermillion River watershed.

Partners: 
Thank you program partners Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, City of Hastings, Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization!
Notice: 
Please note: Pre-registration required for this limited capacity, hands-on restoration event. See note above for registration details.