Native Prairie Plants   The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is the largest re-creation of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem anywhere in the United States.  Native grasses and prairie flowers are being nurtured, and more than 200 types of prairie seeds have been replanted.  Many seeds are collected by volunteers scouring the state's roadsides, cemeteries and railroad beds for native plants during the annual Volunteer Prairie Seed Collection.  No experience is necessary and all ages, skills and interests are invited to join.  Collection teams are led by experienced volunteers.  To register for a team, call 515-994-3400 or email buffalo@tallgrass.org.   Volunteers sowing native prairie seeds A family helps restore the native prairie   The Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge is working to re-create a prairie ecosystem that stretched unbroken throughout the midwestern United States over 200 years ago.  The tallgrass prairie ecosystem encompassed parts of 14 states, including nearly all of Iowa.  We invite you to join this significant environmental effort that links people and nature . . . both to the past and to the future.       Click here for an online membership form Click here for an online volunteer form or call 515 994-3400	Home Buffalo/Elk Maps Kid Stuff Get Involved News/Events Refuge Goals Bookstore Research Educators History Photo Contest Links E-mail   Become a Member or a Volunteer Today! Call 515 994-3400   or   Click here for an online Membership or Volunteer Application Form
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