Seeding Our Future – Propagation Workshop with Newstead Natives
Posted on 23 December, 2024 by Hadley Cole
One of the key threats to local flora populations is seed security, particularly those species occurring in low numbers and fragmented populations that lack genetic diversity. Considering this Connecting Country is rolling out the Seeding Our Future project which focuses on building populations and connectivity of local flora species through community engagement and educational workshops on seed collection and propagation.
In early November we hosted the first event, a Seed Collection Workshop with Seeding Victoria in Castlemaine. The workshop was well received by a crowd of nearly 40 enthusiastic participants. Dan Frost from Seeding Victoria is a wealth of knowledge and shared his deep understanding of collecting various species of indigenous seed from across central Victoria. To read more about this event – click here
The second Seeding Our Future workshop is coming up on 22 February 2025: Propagation Workshop with Newstead Natives. This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to learn from expert nursery person Frances Cincotta who will demonstrate various propagation techniques for some of our local indigenous plants.
The workshop will include:
- Seed sowing
- Propagating from Cuttings
- Propagating through the division of plants
The workshop will also include a short presentation from Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (DJAARA).
When: Saturday 22 February 2025, 9.00am -1.00pm
Where: Newstead Natives Nursery, 4 Palmerston Street Newstead VIC
Cost: $20
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
For bookings – click here
The Seeding Our Future project is funded by the North Central Catchment Management Authority through the 2024 Victorian Landcare Grants.
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