# Event Details - **Event Name**: Introduction to Puget Sound Seed Sourcing - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Are you interested in learning how to source, clean, store, and use local seed?About this EventJoin us for hands-on training designed for individuals interested in learning how to sort and process seeds in the Puget Sound. This training is ideal for individuals interested in habitat restoration or natural resources work. This day-long introductory training will equip you with essential knowledge and practical skills to optimize your seed-sourcing practices.Hosted by the Puget Sound Seed Partnership, the training will combine theoretical and hands-on knowledge to enable you to source seeds, allowing for more genetically diverse and locally sourced seed collecting. This is the one of three seed trainings we are offering in September; if you are a student or a seed professional, please check out our other seed trainings.Trainers from the Institue for Applied Ecology will share their extensive expertise in seed sourcing and identification, collection techniques, and seed processing and storage.We are actively monitoring the waitlist, so please do sign up even if the event is currently at capacity. If funding is a barrier to your participation, please contact outreach@nnrg.org to inquire about travel stipends.FundingThis project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement PC-01J89501 through the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The contents of this workshop do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency or the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.Agenda OutlineMorning Session (9:30am - 12:30pm):Welcome and IntroductionsWhy seed collectionSpecies SelectionLocating Collection SitesMonitoring PhenologyLunch Break (12:30 - 1:00PM) - Please bring your own lunchAfternoon Session (1:00-4:00 PM)Ethical Collections and MethodsPost Collection ConsiderationsSeed Cleaning - Seed StorageTour Tacoma Nature Center GroundsDebriefSome drinks and snacks will be provided and available throughout the training. We will also be supplying a handout and showing a powerpoint that we will share with attendees after the training. Please bring your own preferred note taking materials.TransportationIf funding is a barrier to your participation, please contact outreach@nnrg.org to inquire about travel stipends. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tacoma/introduction-to-puget-sound-seed-sourcing/100001993845861645 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Tacoma Nature Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tacoma - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Tacoma Nature Center - **lat**: 47.2421794 - **long**: -122.4931967 - **full address**: Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 South Tyler Street, Tacoma, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Introduction to Puget Sound Seed Sourcing - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/69c667893e01ebfc929443f57a345a6f4b11f8a1a331573486ddbffad0f8b553-rimg-w1200-h904-dc5c5e5d-gmir.jpg?v=1783990925 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Introduction to Puget Sound Seed Sourcing being held? - **A:** Introduction to Puget Sound Seed Sourcing takes place on Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 South Tyler Street, Tacoma, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Introduction to Puget Sound Seed Sourcing? - **A:** Introduction to Puget Sound Seed Sourcing is organized by Northwest Natural Resource Group. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Introduction to Puget Sound Seed Sourcing is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tacoma, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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