Open Mornings

Want to learn how you can help protect local biodiversity? Join us for our Open Mornings at the South Gippsland Seed Bank! It’s a great opportunity to explore our work, meet our team, and discover how you can get involved in environmental conservation.

• Tour the Seed Bank: See how we collect and preserve seeds to protect local plant species.

• Learn About Our Mission: Understand why seed banks are essential for biodiversity.

• Meet Our Team: Chat with staff and volunteers about how you can contribute.

Details:

• Dates: Thursday 13th February, Thursday 27th February and Thursday 13th March 2025

• Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

• Location: 18-20 Ashenden Street, Leongatha

No registration needed—just drop by. We’ll be happy to show you around and answer any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Volunteers

Aside from our Manager, the Seed Bank is run by a team of volunteers.

Volunteers assist in the cleaning of seed, batching seed lots, making up orders and collecting seed. We are busiest over summer and early autumn when most of the seed is collected and cleaned.

New volunteers are welcome with no experience necessary. Contact the Seed Bank if you are interested in assisting in any way.

Become a Collector

Seed is purchased by the Seed Bank from contracted collectors who supply cleaned seed as required. Collectors must have the appropriate permits for collection.  Seed must be identified, dated and have the location of collection listed.

If you’re interested in supplying seed to the Seed Bank, please contact us for more information.