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Seeds of Change Conservation Through Diversity February 8 2025
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Seeds of Change: Conservation Through Diversity • 12th Annual Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Conservation Symposium • Bringing together our community and scientists, the Garden's 12th Annual Conservation Symposium, presented by the Nakashima-Rennie family, explores the fascinating diversity of seeds, emphasizing their importance as living resources crucial to our planet’s ecological health. • Seeds are not just the foundation of life but are also powerful tools for restoration. We’ll discuss how diverse, regionally-adapted seed collections are essential to successful habitat restoration and the preservation of rare species. Genetics plays a critical role, and our speakers will explain why maintaining genetic diversity in seed collections is key to resilient ecosystems. • Across the nation, movements like Seeds of Success, Seed LA, and the Northeast Seed Network are leading the charge in collecting, growing, and storing native plant seeds. At this symposium, you’ll hear directly from growers and conservationists who are at the forefront of these efforts. They’ll share their experiences and insights on what it takes to build and maintain robust seed banks and how these efforts are shaping national and regional native plant seed strategies. • We will also highlight the growing momentum behind these strategies and how the Garden and other regions are using this to guide conservation practices. Whether you’re a seasoned conservationist or a passionate newcomer, you’ll leave with practical knowledge on how you can contribute to these vital efforts. • Together, we can all play a part in conserving our natural heritage, one seed at a time. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired to make a difference! • Saturday, February 25 | 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. • Santa Barbara County Education Office • 4400 Cathedral Oaks Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 • General Admission*: $40 • Garden Members Students*: $15 • Virtual attendance: Free • To register, visit: https://sbbotanicgarden.org/symposium... • About the Conservation Symposium • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden's annual Conservation Symposium brings conservation heroes and engaging experts together with students, land managers, conservation practitioners, and educators. Together, we examine issues from various angles and then follow with a panel discussion to illuminate how we can all contribute and what we can do even better moving forward. Our participants leave with the knowledge and energy to further the mission of conserving native plants and habitats for the health and well-being of people and our planet. • PSA created by Cody Westheimer • Includes catered lunch
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