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North Branch Xylem Seed Garden Workdays

October 17: 1:00 PM3:00 PM
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Seeds are the lifeblood of healthy woodlands and prairies. By growing successive generations of species, they help ensure resilient, self-renewing natural areas for years to come. Restoration volunteers hand collect seeds of many different species in Forest Preserve sites along the Chicago River North Branch, then distribute them to other less healthy North Branch sites.

But some important native species are relatively rare at our sites. Others have seed that are difficult to collect in the wild. We grow some of these special plants in the North Branch seed garden, where we can better harvest their seed for restoration in North Branch sites. If you love getting your hands dirty and enjoy getting to know some of our native plants, please join the workdays at our North Branch seed garden in Niles.

Youth under age 18 must be accompanied by a legal parent/guardian or attend with a chaperoned organized youth group (school, scouts, church).

 

Directions: 6633 W Harts Road, Niles IL, 60714 (view map)

Turn into the main driveway for the FPCC Maintenance facility then turn right into a small gravel parking area. Enter the enclosed garden area through a swinging gate.

Contact person: Cammy Fortuna at tonyandcammy11@gmail.com

Secondary contact: Mike Andrews at mike61950@aol.com

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Date:
October 17
Time:
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Venue

North Branch Xylem Seed Garden
6633 W Harts Road
Niles, IL 60714 United States