Wednesday, June 18 9am-11am - Registration Recommended (Weather permitting)

Where:
Russellville Larry Price’s House: 1298 Old Cove Road, Russellville - 2nd Driveway through the metal 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 - the main target species are Milk Weed varieties and tall spiderwort. There are 6 species of milkweeds in Larry’s fields. 1) Asclepias viridis {Spider Green Milkweed} 2) A. hirtella {Tall Green Milkweed} 3) A. viridiflora {Short Green Milkweed} 4) A. amplexicaule {Clasping Milkweed} 5) A. verticillata {Whorled Milkweed} 6) A. tuberosa {Orange Milkweed-Butterfly Milkweed} The whorled and butterfly are not yet ready.
Please bring small loppers or rose snips and a small bucket or bag. No experience is necessary. Tick repellent is advised. We will be walking in tall plants.

These seeds will likely be saved for more than just this year. After thorough drying, they can be stored.

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

NiTs 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.

Questions: Text or email Laurie Gaines 479-216-0609 lauriegaines357@gmail.com