Help restore prairie by collecting native wildflower seed. Volunteers help increase the amount and diversity of seed planted each year in the more than 800 acres of restored prairie managed by Three Rivers Parks. One-time and ongoing volunteers are welcome. Seed collecting provides an opportunity to learn about the prairie’s rich history and how to identify many of the plants while helping to restore park land to native prairies.
Volunteers will assist wildlife staff to collect hundreds of pounds of wildflower seed for restoration and enhancement projects. Training and collection bags are provided at the start of each session. Volunteers must be 16 years or older or be accompanied by a responsible adult (1 adult/8 youths 12-15 years). A permission form is needed for all participation by minors.
Groups of 10 or more may inquire about arranging a special collection date: shogg@threeriversparkdistrict.org.
Volunteer permission form
Seed collection information packet
General volunteer information: volunteer@threeriversparkdistrict.org, 763.559.6706.
Did You Know?
In the spring, Natural Resources staff use controlled burns as the primary tool for prairie management. Check out the gallery on this page to see a video of a prairie burn in Crow-Hassan Park Reserve.
