Seed Collection & Propagation: Growing Native Plants for Ohio’s Forests

Join representatives from the Seed Bank at Holden Arboretum to learn why locally adapted plants matter for forest health and stewardship, discuss common roadblocks to accessing native seed sources, and discover how you can participate in native plant restoration — whether that means collecting your own seed, cultivating your own native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants, or inviting conservation-focused organizations to collect seed on your land.

Speakers:

Kimberly Lessman, Holden Seed Bank Manager - Presenter and Q&A Panelist

Valerie McCauley, Holden Seed Bank Technician - Presenter and Q&A Panelist

Annie Weight, Forestry Outreach Fellow - Facilitator (will briefly introduce the presenters and the Working Woods Resource Hub, of which the Seed Bank is a part)