Badger Prairie County Park Seed Collection

Join our Natural Areas staff for a morning collecting seeds in various habitats – prairie, woodland, oak savanna all across the County at different parks each week. Seeds are collected to plant and enhance lands in other natural areas for pollinators, wildlife, and land restoration. Join us for what will be a unique and rewarding experience. No prior experience is needed. All tools and training will be provided. Children under 16 are welcome if chaperoned. Groups (students or other) need to contact staff directly to register and talk over logistics.

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How to Sign Up:

Use our MyImpact Volunteer Portal to view and sign up for this or other volunteer opportunities throughout the park system. 

Step One: create an account if you don't have one (one time process)

• Account application and waiver for 18+ click here. 
• Account application and waiver for those under 18 click here (requires parent signature)

Step Two: Sign up! After you've created an account and filled out all necessary waivers, you can sign up for a shift here. Registration is required.

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What to Know:

• All tools and training are provided.
• Bring drinking water (extra if hot out)
• A snack if you'd like
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray (if bugs bother you)
• In case of cancelation due to weather, a notification will be made via email and/or phone to participants who have signed up.

What to Wear: 
Wear clothing suitable for walking off trail in tall (hip-height or higher) vegetation. 

• Close-toed shoes (boots or sneakers are good choices).
• Breathable, loose-fitting clothing is best in the summertime.
  • long pants and long sleeves are recommended.

Accessibility:

• Volunteers should be comfortable with walking on uneven terrain.
• View our Open Restrooms web page for bathroom availability. If there is no bathroom at a workday site, either use one before the workday or ask staff to suggest a nearby public location. 
• Our department is committed to providing meaningful access to our programs and resources to all individuals, regardless of primary language or ability. If you need language assistance services or an accessibility modification for this program, please submit this request form a minimum of 10 business days before the program to make the request. Please note, it is not possible for all programs to be modified.