General Description
Dakota County Land Conservation along with Dakota County Park staff will host a natural resources event collecting native seeds on private easement land. Join us to collect seed you can take home and plant next spring. We will be focusing on native plant seed collections for this project. The plants are not necessarily eco-types for this region, but are native to native prairies in Dakota County.
Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks to share if you would like. After the collection event, for those up for a short climb, there will be a brief tour of a recently restored prairie and a scenic overlook of the Cannon River Valley (pictured).
Location
26050 Emery Avenue
Randolph, MN 55065
Note: Access to the location is by private driveway exiting east from State Highway 56/Emery Avenue, approximately one mile south of the City of Hampton, in Hampton Township.
Date/Time:
September 14
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Duties & Responsibilities
Volunteers will work in the field to collect seed into bags. Certain species will be targeted. Seed can be stripped by hand from many species during the event.
Minimum Qualifications
- Able to attend the full event
- Must be able to walk on uneven terrain and stand for extended periods of time
- Must be OK with getting a little dirty and being outside in nature
- Ages 14 and over is recommended (Must be 18 years old or older to volunteer without an adult)
Minimum Time Commitment
Two hours
Activity Level
Moderate - To fully participate may require leisurely walking over primarily even surfaces. There may be a limited number of steps, a minimal amount of uneven surfaces, and some standing for extended periods of time. Comfortable shoes recommended.
Required Training
Project specific training will be provided by Dakota County staff prior to the event.
Contact Information
Mike Lynn | Environmental Specialist
Environmental Resources Department
14955 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124
