Help the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy collect native seeds at the Maple Bay Farm! During this activity, volunteers will learn about and take an active part in the Conservancy’s habitat restoration projects. We will focus on collecting a variety of native species that will later be used to restore and enhance other GTRLC properties.

GTRLC will supply all materials necessary for the workday. We will teach you everything you need to know to properly identify, collect and clean seeds from native pollinator species. No prior experience is necessary! This is a moderately light, family-friendly activity, though volunteers will be traversing uneven terrain. There are restrooms and water available on site.

Volunteers will be:
Learning and identifying native plants
Collecting seeds following established sustainability guidelines
Cleaning seeds to assist with proper storage and weighing

Dress for the weather! Always check the forecast in advance
Sturdy, closed-toe shoes that can handle some mud and wet ground
Bring a reusable water bottle and some snacks
Sunscreen and bug spray for your safety and comfort

Please meet us at the Maple Bay Farm. A maps link to our meeting location can be found here.