Soak up summer this week by volunteering with TWI for a sunset seed collection event! On Thursday, July 30 from 6 to 8pm TWI staff and volunteers will collect seeds at the Dixon Waterfowl Refuge’s Violet Meadow. The seed harvested by volunteers will later be cleaned, sorted, and planted over the winter in areas of the Refuge that are being restored. This is an important way you can participate in restoration of this internationally recognized site and its diverse native habitats.

No experience is needed for this fun and easy volunteer activity. Bring your own water bottle and we'll provide gloves and the tools needed for seed collection. Please wear appropriate clothing for fieldwork (e.g., long pants, closed-toe shoes, and weather appropriate layers). The area of Violet Meadow the group will focus on is wetter, so muck boots are encouraged but not required. Children 16 years old or younger must be accompanied by a parent or other chaperone.

Meet at 6pm at the Bunkhouse. Click here for a map of the Dixon Refuge, located just south of Hennepin, Illinois, off Route 26.

Please email twi@wetlands-initiative.org if you plan to attend.