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Women's* Seed Collection at Pheasant Branch (North)

Join us for a volunteer seed collection workday. This workday is focused on creating a safe space for women, folks who are non-binary/transgender, and other gender minorities* to learn about habitat restoration and make connections together. We will spend the morning collecting seeds in various habitats – prairie, woodland, and oak savanna on this beautiful site. Seeds are collected to plant and enhance lands in other natural areas for pollinators, wildlife, and land restoration. Join us for what will be a unique and rewarding experience. No prior experience is needed. All tools and training will be provided. Children under 16 are welcome if chaperoned. Groups (students or other) need to contact staff directly to register and talk over logistics.

Special thanks to the Foundation for Dane County Parks and A Fund For Women for making our Women and Gender Minorities workdays possible.

Location:

Meet at the Pheasant Branch Conservancy North parking lot - 5000 Pheasant Branch Rd, Middleton 

• We begin promptly at 9am, those arriving late can call Grace or Jo for directions to our working area.

How to Prepare: 

What to Know:

• All tools and training are provided.
• Bring drinking water (extra if hot out)
• A snack if you'd like
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray (if bugs bother you)
• In case of cancellation due to weather, a notification will be made via email and/or phone to participants who have signed up.

What to Wear: 

Wear clothing suitable for walking off trail in tall (hip-height or higher) vegetation. 

• Close-toed shoes (boots or sneakers are good choices).
• Breathable, loose-fitting clothing is best in the summertime.
• long pants and long sleeves are recommended.

Accessibility:

• Volunteers should be comfortable with walking on uneven terrain.
• View our Open Restrooms web page for bathroom availability. If there is no bathroom at a workday site, either use one before the workday or ask staff to suggest a nearby public location.  

Questions?

• Jo CordonHill, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator
  • (608) 220-9678 cordonhill.johannah@danecounty.gov 
• Grace Coleman, Youth Conservation Coordinator
  
  • (608) 228-2590 coleman.grace@danecounty.gov