Join us on a guided tour at Heritage Growers with a optional networking picnic lunch to follow!
This tour offers an in-depth look at how Heritage Growers produces and scales native seed for ecological restoration to support California’s biodiversity and climate goals. Highlights include visits to a demonstration garden for trialing new species and ecotypes, and to large-scale production fields cultivating over 100 species across 215 acres. The tour will cover field establishment techniques, seed harvesting with large equipment, and the seed cleaning, storage, and testing process. Best Management Practices to preserve genetic integrity will also be discussed throughout.
After the tour, enjoy a relaxed networking session over an optional picnic lunch, fostering meaningful connections and engaging conversations in a serene atmosphere.
About Heritage Growers
Heritage Growers was founded by River Partners, a team with extensive experience in large-scale habitat restoration across California. Their mission is to provide high-quality native seeds and plants that are essential for effective restoration projects. They emphasize the importance of using regionally appropriate native seeds, as these perform best when sourced from environments similar to the restoration sites.
Recognizing a gap in availability, River Partners established Heritage Growers to ensure access to these critical resources. What sets Heritage Growers apart is its unique business model—all profits are reinvested into River Partners’ statewide restoration efforts, reinforcing their commitment to ecological restoration. Their vision is to restore thousands of acres of habitat across California, collaborating with a wide range of partners, including restoration contractors, landowners, conservation organizations, and government agencies. With a focus on continuous learning and innovation, Heritage Growers aims to advance the science and practice of habitat restoration while fostering a legacy of rich biodiversity for future generations.
Registration
Registration is free for AWWEE members (and up to 2 guests). Registration is $20 for non-members.