Project Pando: Community Seed Collection
Help Project Pando collect native tree and shrub seeds!
Each year we collect thousands of native tree and shrub seeds, but we can't do this alone. We need your help!
The seeds that you collect will be planted by our volunteers. These seeds will eventually grow into saplings that we give away to assist important restoration efforts.
It’s easy to get involved! Be sure to keep your eyes open while you walk your dog, take a hike through the forest, or play at the park! We collect almost all species of native tree and shrub seeds.
If you'd like to support this work, please consider donating here.
How to Participate in our Community Seed Collection
- Learn which seeds are ripening now: The best time to collect seeds is now through November. Check out our seed ripening calendar, which will give you the information you need to collect tree seeds at the correct time.
- Identify seeds: If you need help identifying native seeds, check out our seed ID guides.
- Process seeds: If you want to learn more about processing native seeds, check out our seed processing seed guides.
- Drop off seeds: If you have collected enough native seeds, drop them off at one of our locations across the Triangle. Find the location closest to you!
- Volunteer: If you’d like to be more involved in our community seed collection, sign up to volunteer!
- Donate: Donate to Project Pando!
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Resources
Here is a list of resources that will help you identify what seeds are in season, how to identify them, and where you can find them.