Project leader: David Hessel and Lori Hessel
County: Colorado
Address: 2170 CR 250, Weimar, TX 78962
VMS opportunity: Native Plant Seed Collection and Sharing: TMN Report Hours
Join us in supporting Texas Native Seeds (TNS) at the 3H Ranch evaluation trials. Volunteers will assist with maintaining native seed evaluation plots through light hoe work to keep trials clean and productive (approximately one hour, depending on rainfall). In addition, volunteers may help collect ripe native plant seed to support regional variety development efforts.
What to Bring:
- Hoe (if you have one)
- Gloves
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
- Water
Why This Project Matters:
Texas Native Seeds is a nonprofit research and development program dedicated to restoring native grasslands—one of the most overlooked yet critical ecosystems in Texas. These grasslands provide essential wildlife habitat but lack sufficient large-scale seed sources for restoration. Volunteer efforts directly support seed collection, evaluation, and production, helping build the seed supply needed to restore Coastal Prairie ecosystems across the region.
Please kindly let David Hessel know if you plan to attend.
