Location: Yard, Garden
Time: 5-25 min

Activity

Make your own seed balls to help grow native wildflowers and support pollinators! Mix 1 part native wildflower seeds, 3 parts potting soil, and 5 parts clay soil. Add a little water and roll the mixture into small balls, then let them dry for a day or two. 

Once they’re dry, go on a walk and look for bare patches of soil in sunny areas—like the edges of gardens, fields, or the schoolyard—where your seed balls can break down and sprout into beautiful flowers! 

For detailed guidance, check out this resource from The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Materials

You'll need native wildflower seeds, clay, potting soil, and water

Skill Building

This activity builds environmental awareness and empathy by helping children understand how their actions can protect wildlife.