Friday 28 August 2015

Searching for Seed

Searching for seed will be the Annual Bioblitz event this year. Often overlooked in the understorey and out of reach in the canopy the secrets of seed will be revealed on Saturday 5th September 1-4pm along the West Ridge reserves.

A seed collection specialist, Trish Barker, will be leading the hunt and seeds collected will be grown on for planting back in the bush or purchase by locals for their bushland blocks or backyards.

Seed is an amazing source of wonder to the bushland wanderer, a food supply for the local wildlife and the vehicle for plant’s ability to adapt to change by mixing up the genetics of parents in the progeny.

Seed comes in all shapes and sizes from big woody pears to dust-like sprinklings. Knowing what to look for and when it’s ripe for the picking & propagating will be part of the seed searching session. A seed-D of resources, The Seedy Side of Plants will be provided to all participants.

Soup and damper will be provided after the walk.


Bookings are essential please email cppa.tsls@gmail.com or ring Trees In Newcastle on 4969 1500. The meeting point will be off Whitelocke Street between the mobile tower and the water tank.

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