Capital Springs Recreation Area Seed Collection
Event Dates
- Wednesday, 07/29/2026 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Event Description
Seed Collection at Capital Springs Hill Prairie
Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4
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 age 16 are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Groups (students or other) need to contact staff directly to register and talk over logistics.
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.
Location
Capital Springs Recreation Area - Hill Prairie
Relative address - 3121-2901 Lake Farm Rd, Madison, WI 53711
Meet at the Capital City Trail Parking Lot (across from the Lussier Family Heritage Center)
- We begin promptly at 9am, those arriving late can call Shane, Lars, or Leah for directions to our working area.
Contact
- Lars Higdon, Botanist/Naturalist
- (608) 286-9497 higdon.lars@danecounty.gov
- Shane Otto, Botanist/Naturalist
- (608) 575-0396 otto.shane@danecounty.gov
- Leah Kleiman, Land Restoration Specialist
- (608) 843-1863 kleiman.leah@danecounty.gov
Categories: Health & Fitness, Parks, Volunteer