Seed bank training seminar in Christchurch
Sand coprosma fruit (Coprosma acerosa - At Risk - Declining. Photo: John Barkla).The first South Island opportunity for seed collector training for the New Zealand Indigenous Flora Seed Bank (NZIFSB) is coming up at the High School Old Boys Rugby Club Rooms. In order to collect seeds for the New Zealand Indigenous Flora Seed Bank it is important that you follow the appropriate methods and protocols for collecting seed. Training is open to anyone who wishes to be involved in this project but will be capped at 25 people. The first day of training will be led by Ms. Patricia Wood who has been at the Millennium Seed Bank (Kew) for eight years and works in the Conservation and Technology section as Curation Team Supervisor. The second day of training involves an expedition into the Port Hills and the third day to Porters Pass to collect seeds and herbarium specimens for the seed bank. Full details are below:
- Monday 7th April (9.00am – 5.00pm) – Wednesday 9th April 2014 (9.00am – 5.00pm)
- High School Old Boys Rugby Club Rooms - can be accessed off Riccarton Avenue. The training room is located immediately over the western bridge entry to the Botanic Gardens.
- Please bring your lunch, or food can be purchased from the Botanic Gardens Café or surrounding cafes.
- No charge.
Please register your interest early to avoid disappointment! To register or for further information, please contact the Seed Bank Coordinator, Mrs Jessica Schnell at (06)356 9099 ext 83236 or email [Enable JavaScript to view protected content] by Friday 4th April 2014
Posted: 24/03/2014