Wildflower Seed Harvesting at Long Branch Farm and Trails - Nov 2026

📅 1 November 2026 | 📍 Long Branch Farm & Trails – Cincinnati Nature Center, 6926 Gaynor Road, Goshen, OH, 45122, United States
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required.
Intended Audience: This family-friendly program is designed for adults and/or families with children ages 7 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Program Description: On this walking and working tour, we’ll visit the fields to harvest, then take you through cleaning, drying, and processing seeds that will be used to improve our sites. Head home with native plant seeds, inspiration, and tips for your own yard. Fees help fund our native plant education efforts.
About the Program Guides: Led by Nature Center staff who lead conservation programs.
What to Expect: This is a hands-on class centered on gathering wildflower seeds in the field, followed by processing.
Trails/areas used during this program are rated as mostly flat with gentle hills for a planned distance of less than 0.5 mile at a moderate pace.
Restrooms are available at the start and end of the program. Restrooms are not available on the trails.
This program is entirely outdoors.
Pets are not permitted at Cincinnati Nature Center programs or events.
Program runs rain or shine.
What to Wear: Dress to step off the trail. Long pants and sturdy footwear are highly advised.
Where to Meet: Registered participants will meet at the Creekside Barn at our Long Branch Farm & Trails location. (6926 Gaynor Rd, Goshen, OH 45122)
Cost: Ticket fees include daily admission.
Source: greenumbrella.org
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