Cub Scout Pack 288 gathers seeds at conservation group’s workday

Posted November 07, 2012 12:46 pm

Submitted by Citizens for Conservation

Cub Scouts from Pack 288 joined a record number of volunteers of all ages at Citizens for Conservation’s Make A Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 27.

The Cub Scouts helped collect the seeds of prairie clover, little bluestem and seed heads of Indian grass.

Upon returning from seed collecting, the Scouts visited CFC’s seed room where all the collected seeds are drying and awaiting cleaning before sowing. The Scouts observed how different each seed looked and were surprised at the amount of seed collected by CFC volunteers.

Each Scout and his caregiver then joined the other workday volunteers to enjoy CFC’s volunteer appreciation cookout where burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers and many other delicious foods were served as a thank you.

To learn more about CFC’s children’s programs and volunteer opportunities, contact youth-ed@citizensforconservation.org or call (847) 382-7283.

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Cub Scouts from Pack 288 collect seed at Grigsby Prairie during Citizens for Conservations Make A Difference workday. Photo courtesy of Pat Winkelman

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