Watermark volunteer service for nature & the community.

MLS Team member Michelle McDonnel our resident Sump, Effluent and Sewage (SES) expert joined team members from the Xylem: (Flow Control, Godwin, and Flygt) divisions for an eco rich day of gathering native seeds for local California habitat rehabilitation and restoration efforts.

Sporting rattlesnake guards on their legs this awesome group of volunteers were lead by local habitat restoration experts in collecting an amazing variety of native plant seeds that will be used to help keep nature in place for years to come, and future generations to enjoy. These plant seeds are grown and collected and planted across a large area and help maintain ecological balance in sensitive areas.

“The Native Seed Farm’s growth would not be possible without the Conservancy’s partnership with OC Parks, the City of Irvine, and the City of Newport Beach as well as the consistent efforts of a dedicated group of volunteers that assist with the different work across the Farm.

As the Native Seed Farm continues to grow, Irvine Ranch Conservancy aims to enhance their self-contained, one-stop shop with equipment and infrastructure to harvest and clean seeds.”

Live in California and want to learn how you can help? Please visit:

https://www.irconservancy.org/case-studies/plant-materials/native-seed-farm/