Natural Land Institute seeks volunteers for annual seed harvest

August 21, 2023|By Kevin Haas|In Charity Events, 815 News, Trending, Things to Do
Natural Land Institute will hold the annual Fall Prairie Harvest Day on Sat., Sept. 9, 2023, at Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Road in Rockton. (Photo provided by Natural Land Institute)
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ROCKTON — The Natural Land Institute is looking for volunteers to help collect seeds from native prairie wildflowers and grasses at this year’s Fall Prairie Harvest Day.

The annual event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 9 at Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Road. You can come and go at any time and should dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.

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The all-ages event provides a chance to learn how to identify plants in their dormant stage and how to properly collect seeds.

Registration for the free event is requested by Sept. 8. You can register online HERE or call 815-964-6666.