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Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Support Your Park
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Get involved and support Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve by volunteering in one or more of the many opportunities that await your discovery. The preserve offers many rewarding experiences in which you can help make a difference in your world.
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| NPS Photo | | Boyscout troop working on the Southwind Nature Trail |
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| Volunteers preparing to collect prairie seeds with direction from Dr. Tom Eddy |
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Summer 2009
Natural Resource Volunteer Opportunities
Prairie Seed Harvesting - On June 4th, July 2nd, September 3rd, and October 1st help the staff harvest prairie seeds from 9 a.m. to noon. The seeds collected will be used to restore bottomland prairie areas at the preserve. Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing, wear sturdy shoes and sun hat, bring drinking water, and wear bug spray. Training will be provided by the staff before the activity begins.
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Did You Know?
The limestone blocks used to build the historic house, barn, and outbuildings weigh over 160 pounds per cubic foot. Limestone was quarried locally, faced or quoined, then brought to the ranch for building purposes. Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
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Last Updated: April 12, 2009 at 14:15 EST |
