Celebrating Seed: Gathering, Processing & Storing Native Seed with Genevieve Arnold — Sept. 2026

Summer is full swing and this seasonal dry period is the ideal time for seed shucking and harvesting.

Join TPF Seed Program and Conservation Manager, Genevieve Arnold, to learn methods for effective at-home or community garden seed saving in this seasonal online class. Delve into basic botany, as well as tips and tricks for seed collecting, processing and storing will be shared. Seed processing tools will be demonstrated and there will be plenty of space for questions, discussion and knowledge-sharing.

Genevieve Arnold is TPF’s Seed Program and Conservation Manager. Her focus is on the conservation and preservation of our local and regional habitats and seed banking rare plant species. She enjoys creating resilient garden spaces, be they large, small or in containers, which support healthy ecosystems while creating connectivity and joy. She appreciates the art and beauty of native plants in all their phases, including the amazing stages of fruit and seed development.

▶ Live Participation & Two-Week Replay Access: This class will be held online and recorded. Registered attendees will have access to a recording of the class for 2 weeks after the live event.

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📅 Refund Policy: Refunds are available up to seven days before the event. Within seven days, refunds and credits are no longer available, as this helps us plan responsibly and support our instructors. Thank you for your understanding.

🎟️ Enrollment Threshold for Classes: We require a minimum of five participants for a class to run; when enrollment falls below that number, we may need to cancel in order to responsibly cover program costs and maintain an engaging experience for those attending.