How to Collect Seeds

Download these resources to ensure a smooth seed collection

If you are collecting on your own, or coordinating a group seed collection, the following resources will aid you in preparing for and implementing a collection event that is fun for everyone.

Each of the following PDFs is available for download using Adobe Acrobat.

A coordinator’s guide to community seed collection: This comprehensive 31-page guide includes all of the materials listed below, with the exception of the Volunteer Appreciation Certificate. If you are one of the first 100 registrants for Growing Native, a hard copy of this manual will be mailed to you, along with supplementary collection supplies.

Getting Started:

• Collection planning considerations
  

Before your collection:

• Collection coordinator checklist
• Field guide to desired trees species
• Outreach language

At your collection:

• Seed collection guidelines
• Volunteer Collection procedures
• Volunteer sign in sheet
• Seed collection tracking form
• Volunteer Appreciation Certificate

After your Collection

• Seed drop off procedures
• Volunteer Survey
• Photo submissions
• Testimonial Submissions