Native Plant Propagation – Summer Seed Collection – Afternoon, September 15
Join us in improving biodiversity at rare and throughout the community by growing native plants! Opportunities throughout the year allow you to join activities such as seed collection, seed sowing, and eventually planting the native plants! All skill levels are welcome as staff will be on site to guide the hike, identify species and provide instructions on proper seed collection and sowing techniques. Necessary equipment will also be provided.
Summer Seed Collection + Potential Plant Backs (August 18- afternoon; Sept 15- afternoon): Similar to the spring seed collection, this event will start with a hike and seed collection, along with some seed sowing. As different plants mature over the season, we will collect a few different native plant seeds than the spring collection. If the plants from last year are ready, we may also plant back native plants in restoration areas as we go!
Cost: This event is FREE
For more information, contact rare’s Conservation Technician:
519-650-9336 x114 or alissa.fraser@raresites.org
Recommended Attire:
- Long pants
- Long sleeved shirt
- Suitable foot wear (sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots)
- Rubber boots or hip waders if working in or around a creek or wetland
- Hat
- Work or gardening gloves
Additional Items to Bring:
- Refillable water bottle
- Sunscreen and Insect repellent
- Snacks and/or bag lunch depending on time of day
Volunteer opportunities are broken up into morning (9:30AM-12:30PM) and afternoon (1:30PM-4:30PM) sessions. The time of day will be indicated at registration. If interested in participating for both a morning and an afternoon session, please register for both time slots separately.
