No experience needed: Join the prairie seed collection effort

Douglas County, Kansas

No experience needed: Join the prairie seed collection effort

October 27, 2025 12:25 pm


The Native Lands Restoration Collaborative and Douglas County will host two events to collect native prairie seeds at the Ivan Boyd Prairie Preserve, 184 E. 2000 Road, east of Baldwin City off of Highway 56 near Black Jack Park.

The events will be:
•    Saturday, Nov. 1, 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (New date)
•    Sunday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to harvest native prairie seeds to support local ecological restoration projects and free seed libraries. No experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome. Host agencies will provide gloves, tools and education. Participants should wear long pants and sturdy, close-toe shoes.

To participate, RSVP by emailing NativeLandsKS@gmail.com so organizers can contact you if the event is rescheduled or canceled due to inclement weather.


Contact: Karrey Britt, Communications and Media Coordinator, Media Contact Form

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