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Yellow wildflowers in a field with the Grand Tetons in the background.
The Beauty of Spring Wyoming is home to numerous species of wildflowers. © Scott Evers/TNC Photo Contest
Event Overview

To restore Wyoming’s grasslands to health, scientists use native seeds from sagebrush, grasses and wildflowers. You can lend nature a helping hand by joining a national park ranger and an ecologist from The Nature Conservancy to identify and collect these native seeds. 

No previous plant identification experience is needed. 

In Grand Teton National Park, meet at 9 a.m. at the Moose Post Office, across from the Craig Thomas Visitor Center. We will then caravan in our respective private vehicles to field sites, which vary across the park. We will wrap up seed collection around 12:30 p.m. Anyone who has time to stay until 1 p.m. is welcome to eat lunch/snacks in the field with the scientists.

Come prepared with close-toed shoes, water, sunhat, bear spray and lunch. RSVPs are appreciated. Please email Jasmine Cutter at Jasmine_Cutter@partner.nps.gov.

Dates

Wednesday, July 26
Saturday, August 5
Wednesday, August 9
Wednesday, August 23
Wednesday, September 6
Wednesday, September 20
Wednesday, October 4

 

Flowers in a field with people in the background.
Earlier Blooms The timing of when plants flower and fruit is critical to the survival of many animals, from bees and hummingbirds to grizzly bears. © Noah Waldren/TNC
Person looking at a small stem in a field.
Seed Collection You can be part of the solution by joining our Wildflower Watch citizen science program each spring and summer. © Noah Waldren/TNC
People standing in a field studying a sagebrush.
Supporting Nature Working with us in the field is a great way to personally help our local plants and wildlife adapt to the impacts of climate change. © Julia Huggins
× Flowers in a field with people in the background.
× Person looking at a small stem in a field.
× People standing in a field studying a sagebrush.