Workshops are delivered by the Forest Gene Conservation Association (FGCA). Training is provided through the FGCA’s Ontario Natural Selections Program.
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FGCA Seed Collection Essentials Workshops introduces learners to the foundations of seed collection practices in Ontario and provides a component of FGCA’s Certified Seed Collector course. The training material focuses on native woody plant species, however the basic collection principles and best practices can be applied more broadly. The Essentials training will not qualify you for full certification.
For the Seed Collection Essentials Workshops attendees have the option of registering for:
- Basics Seed Collection Webinar ONLY or
- Basics AND Advanced Seed Collection Webinars.
If your intent was to register instead for the FGCA’s alternative Certified Seed Collector (CSC) Course follow this link.
2024 Price Range
Payment is required to reserve your training spot.
Essentials Option 1 (Basics Webinar ONLY)
- Basics Seed Collection Webinar + Manual: $155 + HST = $175.15
- Basics Seed Collection Webinar [without manual]: $100 + HST = $113.00
Essentials Option 2 (Basics & Advanced Webinars)
- Basics & Advanced Seed Collection Webinar + Manual: $235 + HST = $265.55
- Basics & Advanced Seed Collection Webinar [without manual]: $180 + HST = $203.40
A copy of the 2nd edition (2024) Seeds of Ontario & Eastern Canada: A Manual for Tree and Shrub Forecasting and Collection (left) is required for Training.
For the 2024 training season, use of the 2014 manual is permitted, however the 2nd edition (2024) manual will be required for future courses.
Sessions
Basics Webinar Session
- Thursday June 6th, 2024
- 8:30am-12:30pm
Advanced Webinar Session
- Tuesday June 18th, 2024
- 8:30am-12:30pm
FGCA Seed Collection Essentials Training Registration