Native Hawaiian Seed Processing Workshop
In continuation of last year’s National Public Lands Day grant, we are hosting a seed processing workshop at the Army Natural Resources Baseyard on Schofield Barracks. Last year, we were able to purchase a seed debearder to support the Army’s efforts to protect endangered Hawaiian species. With this new seed processing tool, we are able to process large collections of common native Hawaiian species to aid our goals to store seeds for restoration and genetic storage.
Spend the day with the Army Natural Resources processing seeds, learning about native Hawaiian plants, and our efforts to protect and preserve these species. We will also take time to tour the Army’s seed conservation lab, greenhouse and native Hawaiian interpretive garden.
DATE: Saturday, August 23, 2025
TIME: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
HIKING TIME: No hiking involved. Short walks between buildings during tour.
DIFFICULTY: Low to moderate depending on the weather. Volunteers must be able to work outside for a period of up to three (3) hours in sunny, hot conditions.
WHAT TO BRING: Long pants, closed-toe shoes with good traction (NO slippers), hat, sunscreen, water bottle (refill stations available) and bag lunch
All tools and gloves will be provided.
TENTATIVE AGENDA:
- Meet at Army natural resources baseyard at Schofield Barracks (directions will be provided)
- Welcome, housekeeping (~15 minutes)
- Tour the Army’s seed conservation lab, rare plant nursery and native Hawaiian interpretive garden (1 hour)
- Seed Processing Demonstration (~15 minutes)
- Seed Processing (~1.5 hours)
Contact outreach@oanrp.com to sign up, or sign up online at www.oanrp.ivolunteer.com.
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