Native plants and pollinator habitat · Nebraska

Lower Platte South NRD Backyard Prairie Pollinator Program

Run by Lower Platte South Natural Resources District

SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Free native seed for up to 1/4 acre per household/property
Who qualifies
All landowners in the district.
Where
Landowners in the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District, including Lincoln and Lancaster County and parts of five nearby counties.
Status
Seasonal. Will begin accepting applications January 11, 2027; closes once available seed is allocated.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Plant a backyard prairie plot (full sun) using free local-ecotype native seed; you prepare the site, seed it and maintain it.

Requirements

  • Up to 1/4 acre of seed per household and property
  • Ideal site: full sun, few or no trees (a few native shrubs fine), usually east, west or south of buildings
  • Participant does site prep, seeding and maintenance
  • Seeding recommended April 1 to May 31
  • Mow in first two years for weeds, remove emerging trees; annual mowing or prescribed burn after about 3 years

How to apply

  1. 1Wait for applications to open January 11, 2027
  2. 2Get the application and Program Guidelines from the district Resource Browser or call 402-476-2729
  3. 3Submit application; seed allocated first come, first served

Timing and deadlines

Opens 2027-01-11; closes when seed runs out

Sources

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