Volunteers at Nachusa Grasslands hold half-day workdays on Saturdays that welcome the public and newcomers. This effort restores and enriches the natural areas of the preserve. We collect entire seed heads and/or rake in seeds in prepared blends for appropriate locations, such as wetlands or dry hilltops. We see hundreds of acres of beautiful scenery. Meet the leader at 9 a.m. at the preserve headquarters’ red barn at 8772 S. Lowden Road, Franklin Grove. Next workdays are Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Contact Sally Baumgardner at 815-499-7842.