Local Source Initiative: Supporting Regional Biodiversity with Locally Sourced Plants — Oct 14, 2026
Description
Have you ever noticed our purple plant tags?
Ahead of the fall planting period, learn how these purple tags are an important part of a TPF conservation program—and how you can be a part of it.
This class is free for members and available to the public through Pay-What-You-Can registration.
Urban conservation is an essential strategy for addressing long-term ecological challenges in cities and the wildland-urban interface. As a proactive, place-based approach that helps restore ecological function and biodiversity, it is especially important in Southern California, where ongoing development has contributed to habitat fragmentation and species loss within one of the world’s major biodiversity hotspots.
The Theodore Payne Foundation’s Seed and Conservation Program offers a regional model that integrates seed conservation, local provenance efforts, collaboration, and community partnerships. Developed thoughtfully over decades, it has grown into a multi-faceted program shaped by Southern California’s unique ecological needs. Key efforts include the Long Live LA Conservation Seed Bank, the Local Source Initiative, which provides well-adapted locally sourced plants, the Los Angeles River Bowtie Demonstration Project, and post-fire recovery work in Eaton Canyon.
Grounded in local needs and refined through experience, the Seed and Conservation Program demonstrates the value of diverse urban conservation strategies and affirms that with dedication and persistence, meaningful ecological impact is possible within our urban environments.
▶ Live Participation & Two-Week Replay Access: This class will be held online and recorded. Zoom login instructions will be included in the reminder emails. Registered students will have access to a recording of the class for 2 weeks after the live event.
📌 Please save your order confirmation email or digital ticket you receive after registering for easy access to the class’s Virtual Hub on the day of the class.
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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.
FAQs
- What is your refund policy?
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.
If the event is more than seven days away:
Open the order confirmation email you received after buying your ticket.
Click manage order.
Go to the refund/cancel tab.
Select the tickets you want to refund.
Click review > confirm to submit the refund.
You’ll receive a confirmation email. Refunds usually return to the original payment method in 2–5 business days.
🎟️ 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 the class in order to responsibly cover program costs and maintain an engaging experience for those attending. If this happens we will refund the ticket price. We are not able to refund credit card charges.
- I'm a member. How do I find my code?
Your discount code is in the email you received when you purchased your membership.
If you cannot find the email, please contact programs@theodorepayne.org and allow 2-3 business days for a response. We receive a very high volume of email.
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- What if it rains?
Rain or Shine Policy
Our classes generally take place rain or shine. We do not cancel classes simply because rain is forecast; however, the safety of our students, instructors, and staff comes first. In the event of severe weather or unsafe conditions, we will evaluate the situation on a case-by-case basis and may modify, relocate, postpone, or cancel a class. If TPF cancels or postpones a class due to weather, registered participants will be notified as soon as possible and offered a refund or the option to transfer their registration to a rescheduled date when available.
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