You're invited to Heritage Valley for a fall prairie seed harvest!
Together, we'll hand harvest native seed from Heritage Valley's hillside prairies. Seed collected will be used to diversify and expand the prairie. We'll end the day with apple cider.
No experience necessary. Families welcome. Rain date: TBA.
An RSVP is requested for this event.
About Heritage Valley
Unrivaled in scope, Heritage Valley encompasses more than three miles of the Upper Iowa River in northeast Iowa. The property boasts a diverse mixture of habitats including woodland, prairie and floodplains, all managed primarily for native plants and wildlife. The property is owned and managed by INHF.
Please bring:
- Sturdy shoes or hiking boots
- Long pants
- Work gloves - if you have them
- Hat, sun protection and water bottle
- All other equipment provided
Details:
- No experience necessary
- Families welcome
- You will be asked to sign a liability waiver
- Terrain can be steep and uneven
- Volunteers are encouraged to work at their own pace and comfort level
Directions
From Waukon, go north on Hwy 76/9th St. NW out of Waukon. In 7 miles, take a left onto Iverson Bridge Rd. Go past Sandpiper Rd. At the first "Y" in the road, go left onto Ellingson Bridge Dr. At the 2nd "Y", go right to stay on Ellingson Bridge Dr. Go over the river and just after Red Bud Dr., look for an INHF sign and staff. Parking is available on a driveway on the left.
From Decorah, leaving from W Water St., head west and make a slight right onto College Dr. At the intersection of College and Locust Rd., take a right and follow Locust Rd./W38 for 9 miles. At the intersection of W38 and Big Canoe Rd., take a right and follow for 5 miles. At the 3 way intersection of Balsam Rd., take a right following W60/Balsam Rd. to the intersection of Ellingson Bridge Dr. Take a left and follow Ellingson Bridge Dr. around the bend until you see an INHF sign.
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Questions?
Contact Melanie Louis at mlouis@inhf.org or 515-288-1846, ext. 35.
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