Ben Elliott accomplished a great deed with his Eagle Scout Project - inviting the public to help make milkweed seed balls. The event was held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at NewBo Market in Cedar Rapids in conjunction with the Milkweed Matters 2016 RAGBRAI Initiative, and Monarchs in Eastern Iowa. Over 100 "rollers" (including LOTS of children) participated in producing 4,040 seed balls in a period of about 6 hours. KUDOS to Ben and all his helpers! The milkweed seed balls will be offered to bicycle riders on RAGBRAI to toss along roadways all across Iowa during the ride from July 24th through the 30th. Milkweed Matters' goal is to make 35,000 seed balls by the time RAGBRAI starts.
Visit the 2016 RAGBRAI Seedball Initiative See how YOU can be involved!
HELP FUND the Seedball Initiative 35,000 seed balls means a LOT of clay and trays to hold them. Educational materials will be needed for tables and booths at RAGBRAI stops.
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| "Rollers" are shown busy at work at NewBo Market on March 12th. |
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| Kelly Guilbeau of Milkweed Matters talks to news media during the event. See the coverage at KCRG |
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