Salt Creek Seed Collection
Help us collect native wildflower seeds to be used in future habitat restoration projects.
Warkworth, Ontario
Red Cloud Nature Reserve
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Globally rare ecosystems, such as tallgrass prairies and oak savannah, once covered the Rice Lake Plains. Seeding sites with tallgrass plant species is an essential step in restoration. A recently restored field at the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) Red Cloud Nature Reserve features many of these tallgrass wildflowers, including hoary vervain, black-eyed Susan, butterfly milkweed, evening primrose and showy tick-trefoil. During this event, volunteers will identify and collect seeds from these plants for NCC to use in our restoration efforts at other sites. Physical activity includes walking over uneven terrain within a three-hectare field. There will be some tall plants and vine plants to walk through. Repetitive movements include bending, reaching and picking seeds.
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| Fitness | Toilet |
| Moderate fitness level required. | There are no toilets on site. |
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| Tools | Food |
| All tools will be provided by NCC. | Water and snacks will be provided |
Equipment List
- Sturdy closed-toe shoes you don’t mind getting muddy
- Layers of long clothing (long-sleeved shirt, long pants, sweater)
- Toque, gloves and scarf
- Raincoat and rain pants (just in case)
- Water bottle
- Lunch
- Snacks (some will be provided)
- Sunscreen/bug spray
- Any necessary medications
- Optional: binoculars, gloves, field guides
Please note
Additional event details, including directions and parking instructions, will be provided after registration. Please look for three emails with event information; one will be sent immediately after registration (scroll to the bottom of the email for the participant package), and a reminder will be sent one week, and then one day, before the event. The emails may get filtered into your spam or junk folders. If you do not receive the correspondence with the event details, please contact on.volunteers@natureconservancy.ca.
No previous experience is required. Event is recommended for ages 10 and older. Please dress for the conditions: shoes you don’t mind getting dirty (rubber boots, hiking shoes, etc), long pants, comfortable clothing, a hat.
To allow us to plan for a safe, successful and enjoyable day in the field together, all participants must register in advance of the event. As space is limited and spots fill up fast, register today to confirm your attendance.
Questions?
Please email on.volunteers@natureconservancy.ca.
