Event

Volunteer Prairie Restoration

  • 09/22/2018 Location: Visitor Center, | Map Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM Fee Information: Free Contact Name: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Contact Email: E-Mail Us Contact Phone Number: (319) 643-2541

    Volunteers can help gather seeds from native plants in the prairie at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. The seeds harvested will be planted later by the National Park Service. All ages are welcome. E-mail heho_information@nps.gov or call (319) 643-2541 if you are interested in participating. 

    Meet at the Visitor Center at 8:30 a.m. for an orientation and to get signed up. Work will be from 9:00 a.m. to about 12:00 p.m. Dress for the weather, and wear comfortable work clothes. Long pants and closed toe shoes are required. Bring a water bottle, hat, sunscreen, long sleeved shirt, and a snack. The park has work gloves and other required tools.