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FAMN – Seed Collection -Russellville- benefitting Dardanelle Corps of Eng Planting

About this event

What: Native seed collection in Russellville Pollinator fields. (carpool available from Conway)
When: Thursday Oct 10, 9:30 am Registration Recommended (Weather permitting)

Where: Russellville 1298 Old Cove Road, Larry Price Pollinator fields - 2nd Driveway through the barn gate; parking by Barn. 35.278763,-93.063873 (copy and paste coordinates into Google Earth for parking area by the Barn).

Type of Project: Native seed collection – Ozark Sunflower, NL Gum plant and other species as available.
Useful tools/supplies: water, small loppers or rose snips and a small bucket or bag. No experience is necessary. Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists and friends are invited. Tick repellent is advised.

BENEFICIARY of this project is the seeding of the old baseball field at Dardanelle Lock and Dam with locally sourced native wildflowers and grasses. This project will be a joint endeavor of Foothills Master Naturalist, Pope County Master Gardeners and The US Army Corps of Engineers.

This activity is weather dependent, so cancellation and rescheduling could be necessary.

NiTs and guests are WELCOME and ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!!!!!

GENERAL DIRECTIONS: From Conway, take I-40 West to Exit 84 and turn right on Bradley Cove Road (you will pass a large Flying J truck-stop on the right), approximately 1.5 miles, turn right on Old Cove Road and travel 0.3 miles and Larry’s place will be on the left. Larry has 2 entries. We will be using the 2nd entry. -The Pollinator Habitat sign marks the first entry. The 2nd entry is about 300ft farther and leads to the barn.

CARPOOL/caravan from Conway is available. MUST contact Robert Fuhler by the previous evening to coordinate for departure time. 501.733.4019

Questions: Email Larry at: dixielarry@gmail.com or Call or Text: Robert Fuhler at 501.733.4019 Laurie Gaines 479-216-0609

Date and Time

Thursday, October 10, 2024, 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM

Location

1298 Old Cove Road
Russellville, AR  
USA

Event Contact(s)

Laurie B Gaines

Category

Volunteer - Seed Collection

Registration Info

Registration is recommended

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