# Event Details - **Event Name**: Seed Sourcing for Students and Young Professionals - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Do you want to learn how to source, clean, store, and use local seed in the Puget Sound region?About this EventJoin us for hands-on training designed for individuals interested in learning how to sort and process seeds in the Puget Sound region. This training is designed for students and young professionals 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 an interested older adult or a seed professional, please check out our other seed trainings.Trainers from the Institute 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.TransportationThe Tacoma training venue is accessible by public transportation, and we will offer the opportunity for participants to coordinate carpools. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tacoma/seed-sourcing-for-students-and-young-professionals/100001993848213680 - **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**: Seed Sourcing for Students and Young Professionals - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a98dce60b2901a57c6ae74a58c1a4c5afca5130b180fbb78e4cadfd1a41e9fec-rimg-w1200-h900-dc8f918f-gmir.jpg?v=1783990985 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Seed Sourcing for Students and Young Professionals being held? - **A:** Seed Sourcing for Students and Young Professionals takes place on Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 South Tyler Street, Tacoma, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Seed Sourcing for Students and Young Professionals? - **A:** Seed Sourcing for Students and Young Professionals is organized by Northwest Natural Resource Group. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Seed Sourcing for Students and Young Professionals 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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