🌾 Join Us for a Morning of Native Seed Collecting!
Help grow the next generation of habitat for birds, pollinators, and wildlife!
🍂 Saturday, November 14, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Liberty Prairie Nature Preserve | Grayslake, IL
Lake County Audubon Society has been invited by Libertyville Township to join ecologist Dave Eubanks and fellow volunteers for a morning of native seed collecting at the beautiful Liberty Prairie Reserve!
Small seeds make a big difference! 🌱
By gathering seeds from native plants, we’re helping ensure these important species continue to thrive across our local landscapes. The seeds collected can be used in future restoration efforts, creating healthier habitats for birds, butterflies, pollinators, and other wildlife.
It's hands-on conservation that helps build a healthier, more resilient ecosystem, one seed at a time!
🍁 Dress for a Fall Morning on the Prairie!
We'll be working outdoors, so come prepared for November weather.
Dress in layers that can get dirty. Jeans, sturdy boots, and three layers on top are recommended.
Skip the fleece! Sticky seeds love fleece jackets, and you'll likely bring home more than you intended!
Bring gloves, a hat, and an extra warm layer. It's always better to have one more layer than you need.
Take a break! We'll pause around 10:30 AM for snacks and a chance to warm up and visit with fellow volunteers.
📍 Where to Meet
Liberty Prairie Nature Preserve
18295 W. Casey Road
Grayslake, IL 60030
Directions: Liberty Prairie Nature Preserve
Located on the south side of Casey Road, one mile west of Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21).
Turn into the driveway and park/meet where the driveway crosses the trail. This is a private driveway. Parking is only permitted on volunteer work days.
Weather Cancellations
We’re tough and hardy but we know our limits. Workdays will not be held under the following conditions:
Temperatures of 95 degrees or higher
Lightning or extremely high winds.
Deep, heavy snow
Temperatures or wind chills of 10 degrees or lower
Come enjoy the crisp fall air, connect with fellow nature lovers, and help give native plants and wildlife a thriving future!
Every seed collected is another opportunity to grow something wonderful for birds and the habitats they depend on. 🌱