Seed Workshop! - Cleaning, Treating and Germinating Native Seed

Thu Jul 11 2024 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Car Park for Sycamore Canyon | Thousand Oaks

Santa Monica Mountains Fund
Publisher/HostSanta Monica Mountains Fund
Seed Workshop! - Cleaning, Treating and Germinating Native Seed
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Come learn about methods for working with and waking up various species of California native seed and take some home to try on your own!
About this Event

Join us for a short, but sweet class on working with and waking up California native seed! This workshop is from 10am - 12noon, and is part of our traditional Propagation Thursdays, from 9am - 12noon. Topics to be covered include:

- Cleaning and identifying various species of native seed

- Practicing various seed treatment methods, including heat treatment, cold treatment, smoke treatment, scarification, and more

- Tips and tricks for sowing and growing out native seedlings

Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. (Questions? email - [email protected])

DETAILS:

The seed workshop takes place from 10am - 12noon, and propagation volunteer hours begin at 9am, and go thru 12pm. Arrive anytime between 9am and 10am for best experience.

This workshop and other volunteer work will take place outdoors at the Rancho Sierra Vista nursery. Much of the work can take place under shade, but volunteers should be prepared to stand for at least 2 hours and be exposed to the cold and sun for various lengths of time. Please wear hiking or outdoor working attire, bring water/reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and a sun hat. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. (Questions? email - [email protected])

Directions: ON GOOGLE MAPS Search 'Car Park for Sycamore Canyon'

1. Park in the final, bottom, lower visitor parking lot: Car Park for Sycamore Canyon

2. Walk past the left side of the bathrooms, past the Eucalyptus grove.

3. Walk into and past the horse stable area, and into Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery.

Total walking time averages less than 3 minutes. If you are walking for longer you may be walking the wrong way! Call or text 805-844-7449 if you are lost.

The main entrance is at Via Goleta and Lynn Road, Newbury Park, CA, 91320

From the Ventura Fwy (101) to Lynn Rd exit. South on Lynn Rd 5.25 miles to Via Goleta. Park entrance is on the left.



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Car Park for Sycamore Canyon, Via Goleta, Thousand Oaks, United States

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