Pick Your Own Prairie Seed

Wednesday, September 3rd (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)

Osborne Pond

It’s a garden start-y seed-pickin’ party! Landscaping with native plants can be one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to help support local ecosystems. In this event hosted by Clayton County Conservation and the Iowa Prairie Network, participants will have the chance to identify and collect native prairie plants for their home gardens, and learn about how to propagate them for success.

This event is free and welcomes all ages. Bags for seed will be provided. Participants are encouraged to wear long pants, close-toed shoes, and be ready to wade into tall grass. Bug spray and water recommended.

The group will meet at the large shelter near the Osborne Pond at 6:30 PM to talk plant propagation before hiking into the field to identify and collect seed.

The Osborne Pond is located approximately 5 miles south of Elkader on Highway 13. For more information call 563-245-1516 or email KSlocum@ClaytonCountyIA.gov