Presented by River Heritage Conservancy

Collecting and Storing Native Seeds Workshop

About This Event

Collecting and Storing Native Seeds with Margaret Shea!

Starting plants from seed sometimes feels like magic. Learning more about the best techniques for gathering the seeds doesn't take away from the magic- but it can improve your results! Margaret Shea will lead this workshop to discuss when to collect seeds, how to process them for storage, and the best ways to store seed to maintain their viability.

When: November 7th, 9am -11am

Where: The Vista at Origin Park

Address: 1784 Mill Creek Parkway, Clarksville, Indiana 47129

 

Margaret Shea's Bio

Margaret Shea is the owner of Dropseed Native Plant Nursery, which she started in 2004. Margaret has a master's degree in ecology from Indiana University and prior to starting the nursery worked in natural areas management for Bernheim Forest, The Nature Conservancy and Kentucky Nature Preserves. Dropseed Nursery is located in Goshen, KY on land that Margaret shares with her husband David Keal, owner of Field 51 Produce, an organic vegetable farm.

About This Event

Collecting and Storing Native Seeds with Margaret Shea!

Starting plants from seed sometimes feels like magic. Learning more about the best techniques for gathering the seeds doesn't take away from the magic- but it can improve your results! Margaret Shea will lead this workshop to discuss when to collect seeds, how to process them for storage, and the best ways to store seed to maintain their viability.

When: November 7th, 9am -11am

Where: The Vista at Origin Park

Address: 1784 Mill Creek Parkway, Clarksville, Indiana 47129

 

Margaret Shea's Bio

Margaret Shea is the owner of Dropseed Native Plant Nursery, which she started in 2004. Margaret has a master's degree in ecology from Indiana University and prior to starting the nursery worked in natural areas management for Bernheim Forest, The Nature Conservancy and Kentucky Nature Preserves. Dropseed Nursery is located in Goshen, KY on land that Margaret shares with her husband David Keal, owner of Field 51 Produce, an organic vegetable farm.

Getting There

The Vista at Origin Park
1784 Mill Creek Parkway
Clarksville, 47129
United States