- Max Trip Size: 20 people
Make a difference! Help restore our Minnesota prairie habitat and the species that depend on them!
Through the simple act of collecting native wildflower seeds, volunteers increase the amount and diversity of seed planted in Three Rivers Park District’s 1,200+ acres of restored prairie. You will learn about the rich history of Minnesota’s prairies and how to identify many of the plants.
Event starts at 10:30 a.m. and ends at approximately 1:30 p.m. Training will be provided at the start of each session. Arrive on time or a little early. Come prepared for the weather and bring something to drink, a snack/lunch, mosquito repellent, and sunscreen. Light garden gloves and hand clippers are recommended as you will be collecting seed by hand. Water and restroom facilities will require a hike or drive. The minimum age for participation is 12. Youth must be accompanied by an adult (1 adult/8 youth 12-14 years). A permission form (at the link below) is needed for all participation by minors.
An information packet and a permission form for youth is available from the page: https://www.threeriversparks.org/page/prairie-seed-collection. A map is also included on page 2 of the seed collection information packet.
Directions: CROW-HASSAN PARK RESERVE is located west of Rogers, 12595 Park Drive, Hanover, MN 55341. From Interstate 94, take the Rogers exit and go south into Rogers. Turn right onto Main Street and continue south to the T-intersection. Turn right on County Road 116 and go to County Road 203 (Sylvan Lake Road). Turn left and follow 203 to the park entrance on the right. Seed collectors meet in the trailhead parking lot (for horse, cross-country ski and hiking trails).
Please call the hotline (763.694.7849) the morning of 8/28. The event will be cancelled in the event of wet conditions/bad weather. If you can participate, it would be great if you could let Cyndi know by Wednesday, August 25th. Carpooling may be possible. Contact Cyndi to discuss.
HIKE BEFOREHAND! We will go for a quick hike starting at 9:15 a.m. from the prairie seed meeting place. Come early if you’d like to join us for Rovers socializing!