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FAMN - Bluffton seed sowing/planting (arrive betw 10 and noon)

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About this event

Saturday January 3rd Noon-2pm Early Arrival between 10 and 11 would be welcome for prep activities

Sowing native seeds (collected throughout 2025) and planting some potted native plants at Bluffton.
This event is weather dependent and we'll reschedule if needed.

10 to 12pm - drag harrow unloading and dragging to rough up the dirt
Robert wants to cut and clear a fallen tree from a trail
bringing up some sand from the river to mix with seeds for sowing
12 pm Noon- seed mixing and distribution
walking and driving (the atv) over the seeds to ensure good contact with the soil
planting of natives in pots (grown in 2025)

CARPOOLING from CONWAY - from Robert Fuhler's house. Robert's offering to take riders up to Bluffton (save on gas and company for the trip)
Check with Robert 501-733-4019 by Friday evening to confirm your spot and to find out his departure time and other info. He will likely be planning to arrive early for some of the prep work going on before noon.

Date and Time

Saturday, January 03, 2026, 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM

Location

Where: Bluffton Nature Preserve Old Botkinburg area 35.653363,-92.525813
USA

Event Contact(s)

Laurie B Gaines

Category

Volunteer - Native Plants

Registration Info

Registration is recommended
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Saturday, January 03, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Number of People Who Will Attend

Everyone
(No Fee)
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