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Subject: NATIVE PRAIRIE SEED COLLECTORS WANTED
Author: Department of Natural Resources publications list
<DNRWIRE@LISTSERV.STATE.MI.US> at Internet
Date: 9/21/00 1:12 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 21 SEPT 00
CONTACT: Bob Clancy, 517-241-2055
NATIVE PRAIRIE SEED COLLECTORS WANTED
LANSING--The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is
looking for volunteers to hand collect native prairie seed
at several state parks and recreation areas across southern
Michigan from late September through October.
Prairie grass seed from plants such as big bluestem, little
bluestem, indian grass and other wildflowers will be
collected for later planting by the State Park Stewardship
Program, to help restore native prairie, oak savanna and
dune ecosystems in various state parks.
Prior to European settlement, southern Michigan supported
vast expanses of prairie and oak savanna. Today prairies and
savannas persist only in tiny remnant patches, many in state
parks. Seed collection is a key step in restoring these lost
landscapes, but it is one that requires many hands. The
simple and ancient technique of seed collecting is a unique
opportunity to experience an old tradition of many cultures
and a chance to do something positive for the natural
resources of our state.
"This is a great opportunity to spend a few hours in some
very rare and beautiful grasslands, while significantly
helping to restore them," said Ray Fahlsing, State Park
Stewardship Program Manger. "Seed collecting is a wonderful
experience for the entire family and a lot of fun." No
experience is necessary. The work is appropriate for school-
age children and adults.
Volunteer workdays are scheduled for the following state
parks: Algonac State Park, Fort Custer Recreation Area,
Grand Mere and Warren Dunes State Parks, Highland Recreation
Area, Island Lake Recreation Area, P.J. Hoffmaster State
Park and Pinckney Recreation Area.
For more information including dates and times, call Bob
Clancy at 517-241-2055, or visit the DNR Web site at
www.dnr.state.mi.us and click on the state parks link.
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