In this inaugural workshop to launch our Native Seed Program, Richard McDowell from Wheatbelt Native Nurseries will walk us through everything from licensing and legislation to botany basics, collection, processing and storage. Learn more about the fascinating art of native seed collection and the science behind it.
This free workshop aims to help us commence seed sourcing in a controlled and more standardised manner, with the aim to build a cohort of passionate, skilled and able volunteers that may contribute to some or all parts of the Native Seed Program.
Whether you're interested in seed biology, genetics and germination or you just want to spend time in the bush with cool plants and like-minded people, this day is a good one for you.
Please wear enclosed shoes and bring a hat as we'll spend some time outside.
Morning tea and lunch are provided, just make sure to note any dietary requirements.
Program
8:30am - Registrations, tea/ coffee
8:45am - Intro/ Getting Started/ Botany Basics
10:15am - Morning Tea
10:40am - Collecting Seed / OSH
12:30pm - Lunch
1:15pm - Processing / Refinement / Storage
2:30pm - Finish