From Seed to Survival: Inside the Seed Conservation Centre

Go behind the scenes to learn how a small seed can make a big difference to the future of South Australia's rare and threatened flora. Do you have a passion for conservation and plants? This Nature Festival, we are inviting people interested in plant conservation to join the state's Seed Conservation Centre team for a guided tour. Head to the beautiful Adelaide Botanic Garden where you will visit the Seed Conservation Centre, explore the seed bank and its laboratories, and hear how this dedicated team are working to protect native flora from extinction. Learn the importance of conserving seeds, the role of seeds in taxonomy, the techniques used to collect, image, germinate and store seeds and how the seed bank is used for projects conserving some of SA's most endangered plants. You will gain an insight into the field and lab work required and its real-world conservation applications. Please note this talk is intended for adults; we recommend it is suitable for ages 12 and up.