public citizen science opportunity
The Virginia Department of Forestry has released the list of needed acorn species for 2023.
The list of needed acorns and details about the program are found in the links below. This is an independent project that can be done for the next few weeks. I personally identify the tree first, and then collect. I also use paper sandwich bags, clearly labeled, for each individual species. They can be dropped off directly to the DOF nursery or at your local DOF office. The closest to me is in Essex County. — Heather Bedford
Essex DOF Office
623 Lewis St.
Tappahannock, VA 22560