Wildflower Seed Gathering Training: South West Peak

This is an archived website, available until June 2027. We hope it will inspire people to continue to care for and protect the South West Peak area and other landscapes. Although the South West Peak Landscape Partnership ended in June 2022, the area is within the Peak District National Park. Enquiries can be made to customer.service@peakdistrict.gov.uk

The 5-year South West Peak Landscape Partnership, 2017-2022, was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Wildflower Seed Gathering Training

Glorious Grasslands

Event Name	Wildflower Seed Gathering Training
Start Date	30th Apr 2019 1:30 pm
End Date	30th Apr 2019 4:00 pm
Duration	2 hours and 30 minutes
Description	BEST PRACTICE IN WILDFLOWER SEED GATHERING TUESDAY 30TH APRIL 2019, 1.30 – 4 PM Location: Warslow As part of our restoration plans we are looking for volunteers to help collect seed from a variety of wildflower species from sites across the South West Peak. Wildflower seeds need to be collected carefully, cleaned, dried and stored until they can be used. This event will look at the best time to harvest seed, consider ripeness, how to store seed, labeling, health and safety, and general best practice guidelines. Once you have attended this event you will be able to take part in our seed collection activities and contribute to restoring 50 ha of grassland. Part of the day will be indoors and part outdoors. Be prepared for the outdoors and make sure you bring suitable footwear and clothing as well as a packed lunch. For more information, or to find out how you can sign up, please contact Ann Cantrell, telephone 01629 816221, mobile 07973848296, or email ann.cantrell@peakdistrict.gov.uk You can also find out more on Facebook @swpeak or Twitter @SouthWestPeak Check out the Glorious Grasslands project page for more info.