# Event Details - **Event Name**: Seed Season Kickoff - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Make paper, collect native seeds, and connect with the prairie! Join Switchgrass Paper and Friends of the Forest Preserves.About this EventJoin Switchgrass Paper and Friends of the Forest Preserves for an afternoon of creativity, conservation, and time outdoors at Penny Road Pond in Barrington!Switchgrass Paper artists Aya Nakamura and Megan Diddie will lead a hands-on introduction to western-style papermaking using cotton pulp. Participants will learn the papermaking process and have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of molds and deckles in different sizes, with all materials provided.After making paper, we’ll head out into the prairie for a hands-on native seed collection activity. Together, we’ll learn about the plants growing around us, collect native seeds, and support ongoing restoration efforts in the Barrington Greenway.Come make something with your hands, get outside, and help care for the prairie!Agenda🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMPaper making Host: Aya Nakamura and Megan DiddieInfo: Join artists Aya Nakamura and Megan Diddie for a hands-on introduction to western-style papermaking using cotton pulp. After learning how to make paper, participants will engage with a seed collection stewardship activity. Switch Grass Paper provides all materials, including a wide selection of molds and deckles to explore various sizes.🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PMSeed CollectionHost: Isabella StockeInfo: Aspiring plant nerd Isabella and local volunteer stewards will lead a hands-on seed collection activity featuring a few native prairie species. We’ll learn how to identify ripe seed, collect responsibly, and talk about how native seeds support restoration and healthy local ecosystems. All seed collected will be spread back into local ecosystems for restoration. No seed will be removed from the site or sold. All collection tools and supplies will be provided! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barrington/seed-season-kickoff/100001998508628105 - **Event Categories**: art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Barrington - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Penny Road Pond - **lat**: 42.0983781 - **long**: -88.2072172 - **full address**: Penny Road Pond, East Penny Road, Barrington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Seed Season Kickoff - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e4d7faef5f094386c080877423243023519379120770e61702d241d6ff9f0f5b-rimg-w1200-h400-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788344177 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Seed Season Kickoff being held? - **A:** Seed Season Kickoff takes place on Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Penny Road Pond, East Penny Road, Barrington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Seed Season Kickoff? - **A:** Seed Season Kickoff is organized by Friends of the Forest Preserves. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Seed Season Kickoff is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Barrington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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