Seed Spreading #2 

We will meet at the Hunter Creek trailhead at 8 am on Thursday, December 12th and hike to a location along Hunter Creek Trail as a group to spread native seeds. 

In Spring 2024, volunteers worked hard to remove invasive musk thistle from Mount Rose Wilderness! Now, we will head into Mount Rose Wilderness to spread native seeds in these recovering riparian areas and help bring back native plants. We will hike bags of seeds from native grasses and pollinator-friendly plants, spread them across the meadows by hand, and then let nature take them from there. These are fun projects that usually only take half a day to complete, but can make a huge difference in the ongoing restoration efforts. 

See photos from last years Seed Spreading here!

Read more about the beautiful Mount Rose Wilderness here!

Information:

Difficulty: Moderate - See our difficulty rating scale here. This project is suitable for individuals in good physical condition who participate in a semi-exercise routing. Most people who are physically active can participate at this level. The project involves hiking 2-4 miles, partially off-trail, creek crossings, steep hills up and down.

Location: Hunter Creek Trailhead

Dates: Thursday, December 12th, 8 am - 12 pm

Travel: Meet at Hunter Creek Trailhead

Gear/Clothing: Long sleeves, long pants, sturdy work or hiking shoes. Bring at least 2 liters of water, sunscreen, a lunch/snacks, hiking poles are highly recommended. Seeds and Gloves will be provided. Make sure to bring layers and a rain jacket.

Weather: Please check weather conditions and dress accordingly. 

Questions?: Check out our FAQ page here or email [email protected]

RSVP is required to participate. Spots are limited!

Friends of Nevada Wilderness and our partners put a great deal of time and resources into organizing volunteer projects. When you RSVP you are committing to join us on that project. We understand circumstances may arise where you need to cancel. So, if you’re no longer able to attend, please cancel your RSVP as soon as possible so other volunteers can join the project. You can cancel your RSVP through the cancellation link in your project confirmation email or by emailing [email protected].