Seed Collecting Walk

42 Morton Ave,Newport RI 02840

05 November, 2021

Description

Learn to collect, store and germinate native tree seeds. Tag along with Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig and staff Horticulturist Kristyn Woodland as they collect a variety of seeds to grow this spring. The heart of fall is the time when the fruit of many trees is fully mature and ready for harvesting. Fall-collected seed is stored over winter and then planted in the springtime. Joe and Kristyn will go over what to look for, harvesting and overwintering techniques, and some useful information to get your seeds to germinate. Please dress appropriately. Feel free to bring something to store collected seeds. Registration is required. Working hand-in-hand with the City of Newport's Division of Forestry, the Newport Tree Conservancy is is dedicated to protecting, celebrating and replanting Newport's legendary urban forest.