Seeding Victoria

03/09/2026

Our plants come from two primary sources: the Victorian Indigenous Nursery Co-op (VINC) and our volunteer network. The plants we grow come from collected seeds or cuttings, and not from remnant res…

03/09/2026

This Science Week DeadlyScience hosted a webinar about seed science and it is now available to watch!

Our panellists yarned about harvesting and processing native seeds and grains, the nutritional value of native foods, and the ongoing importance of food sovereignty, sustainable agriculture and caring for Country.

Learners, educators and the wider community can gain a deeper understanding of how First Nations Knowledge has sustained communities for tens of thousands of years and continues to shape the future of science, agriculture and environmental stewardship by tuning into this recording - https://deadlyscience.org/fb

01/09/2026

The team have had a great time at Victorian Landcare Forum! Caught up with a lot of people, Elle presented, Em got on the radio! We have seen great presentations showcasing the work being done in Victoria by passionate people & groups, and now we're winding up with the dinner 😊 thanks everyone, we'll see you all and follow up on our connections in the future!

01/09/2026

Did you catch our Seed Quality & Germination Officer on the Listening Post on ABC State-wide Drive radio chatting about Wattle Day, Seeding Victoria and the importance of wattle seed? Em talked live about all things wattle while at the Victorian Landcare Forum. If you missed it, you can catch it on the ABC Listen Podcast once it's uploaded later today/tomorrow! Well done Em, you were made for the spotlight!

30/08/2026

Looking forward to seeing a lot of you over the next few days at the Landcare Forum! If you see a Seeding Vic staff member, please don't hesitate to come say hi 🌱

Community & Farmers in Vic 🇦🇺

17/08/2026

05/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations again to Dan, Bianca, Jackson and the other award recipients. Thank you City of Ballarat for acknowledging all of these wonderful people working so hard for our environment 🌱

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Ballarat Environmental Stewardship Awards! 🌱🏆

As part of Ballarat Biodiversity Week, the City of Ballarat proudly recognised seven individuals, groups and organisations whose dedication, leadership and passion are helping to protect and enhance our natural environment.

Congratulations to:

🌿 Environmental Stewardship Award - Bianca Fammartino and Gail Dangel

🌿 Community Education and Engagement Award - Bob Hartmann and Katrina McMahon

🌿 Community Environment Group Award - Canadian Creek Reserve Restoration Project (The Roads, Mount Clear), delivered by Hygge Property and project partners

🌿 Citizen Science Award - Dan Frost

🌿 Emerging Environmental Leader Award - Jackson Cass

Thank you for your commitment to biodiversity conservation, environmental education, habitat restoration and community action, helping create a greener, healthier and more sustainable Ballarat for future generations.

📖 Find out what's on during Ballarat Biodiversity Week: https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/sustainability

03/08/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to our very own champions! Seeding Vic staff & Board members absolutely cleaned up at the City of Ballarat Ballarat Environmental Stewardship Awards 2026! Our seedbank manager Dan Frost WON the Citizen Science Award, acknowledging the work and knowledge he's contributed to Seeding Vic and Landcare for 30 years! Our Board Committee Member Bianca Fammartino WON the Environmental Stewardship Award for her work with YLCG, Seeding Vic and now her students. Our President Jackson Cass WON the Emerging Environmental Leader Award for his work with Moorabool Catchment Landcare, Seeding Vic, and other initiatives he's leading.

Thank you to City of Ballarat for recognising the phenomenonal work that these amazing individuals have been doing, and continue to do! Seeding Vic would also like to congratulate and WOOHOO our winners!

Thank you Andrew Borg for attending and taking photos of the Awards Ceremony 😊

31/07/2026

30/07/2026

The Seeding Victoria team had a great afternoon excursion visiting our friends at Nature Needs! Looking forward to chatting again very soon 🌱 thanks so much for having us!