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Learn in-person and get hands-on experience at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens from Dr. Marian Chau of Kalehua Seed Conservation Consulting and MNBG's Seed Storage Technician, Cathy Davenport. This workshop is part of a series in the Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Seed Banking Initiative, which aims to expand capacity for collection and banking of ‘ōhi‘a seeds across all islands in response to the ROD crisis.

It is free and open to anyone who wants to learn how to properly collect, handle, and process ‘ōhi‘a seeds without doing harm to trees or forests, using methods that protect seed viability and ensure conservation value for future restoration. Field trips to natural areas to practice what you learned will be offered as a follow up to this class.

This workshop is sponsored by the USDA Forest Service Region 5 Urban and Community Forestry Program. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Cost: FREE. Preregistration is required.