# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Wild Seed Collection and Processing Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Find more details and registration for this event on our website: https://www.mainspringconserves.org/events/wild-seed-collection-and-processing-workshop/

Learn to collect and process wild, native seeds through our WNC Wildseed Library program

The native wildflower diversity of the Southern Appalachians is nearly unmatched. From early spring bloomers in hot, humid bottomlands to autumn asters on dry, rocky summits, there’s a beautiful flower for every habitat and season! Inviting these wild creatures to live in our gardens, wildflower meadows, or even pots on our porches benefits humans, wildlife, and the environment, but how do we collect seeds mindfully without impacting the plants and their habitat?

This workshop will cover the basics of ethical and sustainable wild seed collection, focusing on methods that backyard gardeners can use to collect and process seeds by hand in small, home-garden quantities without any special tools. We will also discuss the benefits of growing wild, native plants, and introduce participants to our WNC Wildseed Library program.

This workshop will occur from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Winding Stair Nursery (57 Saunders Rd, Franklin, NC 28734) in Franklin on Thursday, September 3rd. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to park and get settled; the workshop will start promptly at 5:00pm. This event is occurring in Winding Stair Nursery’s outdoor (but covered) learning pavilion, so we recommend dressing for the weather. We also suggest bringing water and something to take notes with. This event is free and open to the public, though donations are appreciated to support the WNC Wildseed Library program. Donations can be made by cash or check at the event, or online: https://mainspringconserves.networkforgood.com/

Find more details and registration for this event on our website: https://www.mainspringconserves.org/events/wild-seed-collection-and-processing-workshop/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/franklin/wild-seed-collection-and-processing-workshop/200030584384253
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, Business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Franklin
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Winding Stair Gardens
- **lat**: 35.17651
- **long**: -83.34276
- **full address**: Winding Stair Gardens, 57 Saunders Rd,Franklin, North Carolina, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Wild Seed Collection and Processing Workshop being held?
  - **A:** Wild Seed Collection and Processing Workshop takes place on Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Winding Stair Gardens, 57 Saunders Rd,Franklin, North Carolina, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Wild Seed Collection and Processing Workshop?
  - **A:** Wild Seed Collection and Processing Workshop is organized by Mainspring Conservation Trust.

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