Seed drying so they do not compost

I have spread the seed from Saturday's pick on the floor of my garage to dry out. This will prevent the seed from composting in the bag prior to crushing/spreading by the MECCA's students. We had a light turnout, but still managed to collect two large bags full of seed. That gives us 6 large bags that will reduce to about 4 acres. We have an area of 6-7 acres to do, so we will see if we will plan another pick this weekend. Depending on the weather, I may just go out and collect some more out at Crossridge next week. Miss the seed pick and feel like picking seed still? Shoot us an e-mail.

Seed Pick 2009

Thank you Dave Bendlin

Dave Bendlin, Environmental Science and Biology Teacher for the Milton School District, has been a key to the success of many conservation projects around the county. Many of those projects are right her in the Milton area. Along with the guidance he has provided the Crossridge & Dog Park Committee, he also has established a prairie in the Tower Hill subdivision as well as the Outdoor Learning Lab Prairie behind the Milton High School.

Shown here is Mr. Bendlin showing volunteers what they should be looking for as well as what to avoid. Seeds collected from this pick will be used in a new prairie Mr. Bendlin is establishing as well as our new project, the Highway 59 entrance to the city on the west side of Milton.

Thank you Dave Bendlin for the 8+ years of sharing your knowledge and time with our group.

IT'S A GO! DRESS WARM! SEE YOU AT ROTARY GARDENS 9AM!

WE WILL BE AT ROTARY GARDENS IN JANESVILLE TILL ABOUT 10:30A. WE WILL THEN GO TO EITHER CROSSRIDGE PARK IN MILTON AND/OR THE HIGH SCHOOL PRAIRIE OFF MUNICIPAL DR.



SEE YOU THERE! DRESS WARM!

DON'T FORGET GLOVES (LEATHER ARE BEST!)