National Public Lands Day event: Collect native prairie seed at Vermillion River Linear Park

Celebrate National Public Lands Day 2024 with FMR and Public Lands Woodbury Lakes by collecting native prairie seed at Vermillion River Linear Park. This beautiful 60-acre park in the heart of Hastings is part of a corridor of green space that runs through the city. The park flanks the Vermillion River, a cold prairie stream in the heart of Dakota County and a major tributary of the Mississippi, recognized for trophy brown trout. 

After a brief introduction and training, volunteers will collect native prairie seeds on the restored sandy-soil prairie. The FMR land conservation team will redistribute the seed to areas of nearby Vermillion Falls Park that have lower plant diversity. This seeding will help improve habitat for pollinators and grassland birds. 

All are welcome, however capacity is limited, and registration is required. All supplies and training will be provided, and volunteers will work closely with FMR staff. This event is part of the Vermillion Stewards program, engaging Vermillion River Watershed residents to learn about the local watershed while working to protect and enhance its unique natural resources.

Ready to register?

Please use the form below to register for this event. If you have questions or concerns, you can contact the volunteer program manager at volunteer@fmr.org or 651.477.0925.

If you're under 18 and interested in volunteering without the company of your parent or guardian, please take a moment and have them fill out this brief minor permission form.

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