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Collect native prairie seed at the Sand Coulee SNA
ORGANIZATION: Friends of the Mississippi River
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On Saturday, September 30, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, volunteers will have a brief training on the importance of seed collecting and identification. After which they will help hand collect native prairie seed.
Volunteers will work with Friends of the Mississippi River Lead Ecologist Karen Schik in the natural area most recently added to the Sand Coulee Scientific & Natural Area.
Previous seed collection experience is not required, all are welcome. However, this activity is very detail-oriented, and generally best suited for teenagers and up.
Detailed Directions will be given on registration. For more information, including how to register, visit us at https://fmr.org/events/2017/09/30/collect-native-prairie-seed-sand-coulee-sna
To ensure a high-quality experience, capacity is limited and pre-registration required. Registration closes Wednesday, September 27, or upon reaching capacity.
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About Friends of the Mississippi River
Location:
106 West Water Street, Suite 600, Saint Paul, MN 55107, US
Mission Statement
Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) engages people to protect, restore and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities region.
Description
Friends of the Mississippi River is proud to work with roughly 3,000 volunteers annually.
We keep volunteering simple, fun and satisfying -- there are no applications, and you can sign up for one event or several. We list events especially in need of volunteers here on VolunteerMatch.com, but maintain a full calendar of 60+ events a year at www.fmr.org/events.
Our project work includes conservation and restoration of natural areas and habitat, education on watershed protection issues, and organizing activities that connect the public to the Mississippi River.
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DATE POSTED
September 27, 2017
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REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13
- 2 Hours