Our Native Plant Propagation Events

On certain Tuesdays, rare staff and volunteers participate in Seed Collection Walks. We gather at rare's Lamb's Inn offices and head out onto the trails, identifying native plants going to seed, and sustainably collecting those seeds for future planting. Please come dressed for the weather and prepared for a walk on our trails. On certain Tuesdays, we also spend time at Springbank Farm, maintaining the Land Management greenhouse, planting and nurturing native plant seedlings for later replanting.
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Our Invasive Species Pulls

On Thursdays, rare staff and volunteers gather at Lamb's Inn and head out onto the property to find and remove invasive species from our trails, waterways and forest floors. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and shocks as well as loose, comfortable clothing that can get dirty. We recommend wearing a long-sleeved shirt that can be tucked in and a sunhat. You should also bring a refillable water bottle, snacks and/or a packed lunch, work gloves, sunscreen and insect repellant.

Upcoming Volunteer Dates

There is no cost to attending these events, but registration is required. Please click on your preferred date below to register your attendance:

Tues, May 6 - 10:00 a.m. - Native Plant Propagation Program - Greenhouse Care and Prep for Plant Sale

Thurs, May 15 – 10:00 a.m. - Invasive Species Removal - Garlic Mustard Pull (Morning)

Thurs, May 15 – 1:30 p.m. - Invasive Species Removal - Garlic Mustard Pull (Afternoon)

Tue May 20 10:00 a.m. - Native Plant Propagation Program - Greenhouse Maintenance and Prep

Thu May 22 10:00 a.m. - Invasive Species Removal - Garlic Mustard Pull (Morning)

Thu May 22 1:30 p.m. - Invasive Species Removal - Garlic Mustard Pull (Afternoon)

Thu May 29 10:00 a.m. - Invasive Species Removal - Garlic Mustard Pull (Morning)

Thu May 29 1:30 p.m. - Invasive Species Removal - Garlic Mustard Pull (Afternoon)

Tue Jun 3 10:00 a.m. - Native Plant Propagation Program - Seed Collection

Tue Jun 17 10:00 a.m. - Native Plant Propagation Program - Greenhouse Maintenance and Prep (Morning)

Tue Jun 17 1:30 p.m. - Native Plant Propagation Program - Greenhouse Maintenance and Prep (Afternoon)

Thu Jun 19 10:00 a.m. - Invasive Species Removal - Yellow Iris (Morning)

Thu Jun 19 1:30 p.m. - Invasive Species Removal - Yellow Iris (Afternoon)

Thu Jun 26 10:00 a.m. - Invasive Species Removal - Invasive Groundcover (Morning)

Thu Jun 26 1:30 p.m. - Invasive Species Removal - Invasive Groundcover (Afternoon)