Native Seed Collecting with Valparaiso Native Plant Group

Name: Native Seed Collecting with Valparaiso Native Plant Group
Start: 2025-09-27T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-27T12:00:00-05:00
Location: 450W 100N, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana

Schedule

Sat Sep 27 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

450W 100N, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana | Westville, IN

Valparaiso Native Plant Group invites you to join us at Gabis Arboretum to learn about native flowers and collect ripe seeds from several species of native prairie plants. We will be collecting seeds to prepare for planting later at our public winter sowing event but there will also be an opportunity to take seeds home with you for your own garden (bring your own bags and markers).
At 10AM, we will start at the Depot Visitor’s Center for a short presentation on the importance of native plants before hiking out into the prairie to learn how to identify seed heads and pods of several plants. Bring gardening gloves and clippers if you have them (we will have a limited supply to borrow), a personal water bottle, and dress appropriately for sun, bugs, and tall vegetation.
Program is limited to 60 participants. Program participation is free but non-members are subject to the $10 per carload admission fee. - No Refunds Allowed.