Holy Wisdom Monastery - Joint Seed Collection
Event Dates
- Wednesday, 09/11/2024 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, 09/25/2024 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, 10/09/2024 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, 10/23/2024 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Event Description
Seed Collection at Holy Wisdom
Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4
Join our Natural Areas staff for a joint workday with Holy Wisdom Monastery staff and volunteers. We will spend the mornings collecting seeds in various habitats – prairie, woodland, and oak savanna on this beautiful site. 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 are welcome if chaperoned. Groups (students or other) need to contact staff directly to register and talk over logistics.
As a note - like last year we are holding several seed collection events on the same day at different locations. Please make sure you know which event you are signed up for before heading out!
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.
- Restrooms are available on site.
Location
Holy Wisdom Monastery
Relative address - 4200 Co Hwy M, Middleton, WI 53562
Meet at Holy Wisdom Monastery.
- 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