Polk County Conservation
Polk County Conservation and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation welcome you to our annual fall harvest event! Staff and volunteers will collect native prairie seed to diversify and expand the prairie under the setting sun and rising Hunter’s Moon. Collecting seed from plant species ready to harvest for future habitat restoration sites is an effective way to help conserve this unique and important landscape. Following the harvest, we’ll gather around a campfire to enjoy s’mores and celebrate autumn in good company under the waxing moon. Ages 0 – 99 are encouraged to don a costume and partake in Trunk or Treat activities, with a conservation spin, at the bonfire for candy! It is recommended to bring a headlamp or flashlight for this event. Free group tent camping is provided for all registered participants. October 19th @ 5:30pm -8:30pm Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt Schedule: 5:00pm - 5:30 pm Volunteer check-in at the Natural Resource Headquarters building 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Seed Harvesting 7:30 pm - 8:30pm Bonfire & Trunk or Treat activities *If you arrive past 5:45pm, follow the roadside wayfinding signs to the harvest location 2.5 miles from the Natural Resource Headquarters.
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and Blank Park Zoo
Collect native prairie seed ready to harvest from select plant species. This seed will be planted in future habitat restoration projects across Polk County.
For questions please contact: conservationvolunteers@polkcountyiowa.gov For day of event questions, please contact our volunteer coordinators: Melissa Dempsey | 515-323-5396 Julie Perreault | 515-323-5351 Polk County Conservation strives to host inclusive, accessible events and meetings that enable all individuals to participate. If you anticipate needing a modification due to a disability or have questions about accessibility, please contact us at 515-323-5300 or pccb_info@polkcountyiowa.gov.
Physical difficulty: Easy. Seed harvesting is an easy and relaxing task but note that you will be walking across uneven terrain in tall grasses and wildflowers. What to Bring: Dress for the weather. Required - closed-toe footwear. Recommended – long pants, long socks, work gloves, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Gloves provided for those without. In an effort to promote sustainability at this event, please bring a reusable water bottle. Headphones to listen to your favorite music, podcast, book, etc. are welcome for this type of activity. Each event participant will be provided proper personal protective equipment and training as needed.
By registering for this event, I acknowledge I am filling an open position. In the event that I and/or members of my group are unable to attend, I will cancel my registration to allow for others to join this event.
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