Hosted by Division of Energy and Environment and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Volunteers Needed for Native Seed Collection

Monday, October 26, 2026

An all-ages volunteer opportunity! Join us for a day outdoors collecting native seed to support the Maryland State Nursery's work to plant 5 million trees.

Join staff from the Division of Energy and Environment and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for a lovely afternoon in the park! Help collect seed from native plants such as Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata) that will be grown at the Maryland State Nursery. The DNR staff will lead a short plant identification and training session. Frederick County Public Schools are closed on this date, so this is a great opportunity for students to earn service learning hours.

Wear comfortable outdoors clothes and bring work gloves and a water bottle.

Questions? Send email to: Anna.Twigg@Maryland.gov or call 240-910-6740

(This is a fair-weather event! The rain date is the next school closure day: Tuesday, November 3, from 2-4pm.)

More info at frederickcountymd.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=19277