Seed collecting:

May be done in spring, summer, or fall.  Fall is usually the best time to help with seed collecting.  Collections may be done at Allwine Prairie Preserve, T.L. Davis Prairie, or a number of other native area prairies. Please note that collection of seeds or plants at any native prairie site, whether or not managed by the University of Nebraska, is prohibited without permission.

Tree/brush cutting: 

Tree and brush cutting is a priority at T.L. Davis Prairie, and some areas at Allwine Prairie Preserve also require frequent cutting days. Volunteers mainly "swamp", or help stack or remove downed trees.   More hands are better than one during tree cutting days. Gloves are essential, and eye protection is always a good idea.   

Invasive Species Control & Preserve Clean-up

We have several invasive species at the preserves that we control each year. Volunteers are essential in helping us to combat invaders like garlic mustard, leafy spurge, and others. We can also always use your help with preserve clean-up, and it's a great way to see the preserves and get involved.

Prescribed burning: 

One of the most exciting volunteer opportunities involves prescribed burning.  Burns are conducted every spring, summer and fall at Allwine Prairie Preserve and the ARDC in Mead. We also burn several other local prairie preserves in the spring. Get hands-on experience with prescribed burning, and find out what prairie burns look like. Refer to the Prescribed Burn page to find out how you can become a volunteer.