Native Seed Training
Native plants are central to restoring natural areas after wildland fires, hurricanes, droughts, floods, and other natural disasters, and damage caused by invasive species. The supply of native seed is fragmented, and unstable and specific eco-types will become even more important to adapt restorations and to prepare for species who will need to migrate in response to the climate crisis.
Collecting and sowing native seeds is one of the best entry points to get involved in habitat restoration. It is also a hopeful activity that allows humanity to give back in reciprocity to nature at a time of unprecedented biodiversity loss.
This training course is intended for all levels of experience with native seed activities. It covers basic concepts including types of seed, collection techniques, processing and more. Beyond the basics, it provides specific guidance for a variety of non-woody plant species found natively in the Midwest and Eastern regions of the United States.
This course should take 1-2 hours total. If you choose to complete this course in more than one sitting, please make note of where you left off in the training. The next time you sign into the training, it will start from the beginning. Use the table of contents to enter the session where you finished the last time.
See the "Native Seed Training" link below to start.Author: The Nature Conservancy
Support Contact: Megan Whatton