Prairie Enthusiasts Seed Harvest

Time to Harvest Prairie Seed!
Looking to start your seed-collecting journey? Now is the time! Work party leaders are eager to have you join and pass along this valuable skill. 
Collecting prairie seed is one of the most pleasurable and accessible volunteer activities. You make a considerable impact on restoration work with no previous training required while enjoying mild temperatures. Our chapters have several upcoming opportunities to join in on this rewarding activity.
 
Upcoming Seed Collecting Work Parties 

GLACIAL PRAIRIES 

Saturday, September 30 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon 

Lulu Lake State Natural Area 

 

EMPIRE-SAUK 

Saturday, October 1 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.   

Schurch-Thomson Prairie 

There are even more opportunities within this chapter! Check out our events calendar!  

 

Prairie Bluff 

Wednesday, October 11  

York Prairie State Natural Area 

Coulee Region 

Specifics are still being determined, but volunteers will start collecting mid-October through November. Updates will come through chapter emails soon. Not receiving Coulee Region Chapter emails? Send us a message!  

Other Exciting Events

MINNESOTA DRIFTLESS 

Saturday, September 30 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon 

Field Trip: Wildlife, Unique Soils & Geology  

Join us at Weaver Dunes Scientific and Natural Area in Wabasha County for an early fall walk through a unique sand prairie. 

 

NORTHWEST ILLINOIS 

Saturday, October 1 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Is Green Burial For You? 

With the interest in green burial growing across the country, we are excited to invite everyone to a presentation and an exploration of the Driftless Area’s very own certified green burial cemetery.  

 

SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN 

Saturday, October 7 – 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Snakes & Stewardship 

ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! We will learn about snakes native to Wisconsin and how to manage and monitor snake populations on your properties. We also will have a chance to get up close and personal with some of Dr. Rebecca Christoffel’s live snakes. 

 

ST CROIX VALLEY 

Sunday, October 8 – 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

Chapter Meeting with The Prairie Enthusiasts President, Jim Rogala 

Enjoy a drink, snacks and conversation about the organization's initiatives and direction. All chapter members who want to learn more about The Prairie Enthusiasts and the chapter are welcome to attend.  

 

MANY RIVERS 

Saturday, October 14 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Brush Cutting Work Party 

There isn’t much seed to collect in the area due to the drought, so we’re doing brush work instead. 

Our Contact Information
The Prairie Enthusiasts
P.O. Box 824
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 676-0985
https://theprairieenthusiasts.org/