Helping Hands and 3,000 Seedballs on the White River
What do you get when you mix soil, clay, native seeds, and 75 enthusiastic fifth graders? A big step forward for native plant restoration on the White River!
RiversEdge West teamed up with Yampatika and Meeker Elementary School to lead a hands-on restoration activity with local students, who created and launched over 3,000 seedballs along a stretch of the White River. These seedballs—a blend of seeds from native pollinator plants and shrub encased in clay and soil—are a fun and effective way to restore habitat and support biodiversity.
The day was filled with muddy hands, big smiles, and meaningful learning as students discovered how native plants help stabilize riverbanks, support wildlife, and crowd out invasive species. A special thanks goes out to the generous landowner who opened their riverside property for this project, giving students a real-world opportunity to be part of river restoration.
Together, we’re growing the next generation of river stewards, one seedball at a time!