Nebraska Native Seed & Plant Producers

Mission of NNSPP

The mission of the Nebraska Native Seed and Plant Producers is to protect biodiversity by increasing awareness of the uses of native plants in both urban and rural landscapes.

We will achieve that mission through collaboration with consumers, botanists, native plant enthusiasts, producers, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to increase understanding, awareness, and demand for native plants in Nebraska and surrounding areas.

Our goal is to increase the availability of a more diverse suite of local ecotype species for restorations and landscapes. Local ecotype native plants have evolved with our climate and pollinators, resulting in plants that are tolerant of our varied weather and provide food for beneficial native insects.

Goals

Define the term local ecotype as it applies to seed and plant production and use for habitat restoration in the State of Nebraska.
Make suggestions for ethical collection of material from native plant communities.
Develop guidelines for sustainable harvesting and a methodology for tracking provenance data—including location within local ecoregions or seed zones and generational tracking.
Offer educational sessions on GIS, seed cleaning, calculating seed mixes, website design, and other areas of interest to members.
Network with other organizations and individuals who share common goals.
Participate in research activities applicable to the production of native seed and plants, such as longevity of seed viability and germination in storage, etc. It is our hope to apply for grants from outside sources for such activities.

Consider Joining Us If You

Are interested in collecting seed or growing native plants
Frequently purchase local ecotype seed and plants
Provide local ecotype plants or seed
Provide planting services
Design native landscapes
Are a conservationist
Are an educator or researcher working with native plant communities
Are a landowner with an interest in prairie or savanna habitat or CRP
Are interested in preserving pollinator habitat

Availability

Planting for
Nebraska's
Future

Our next meeting is:

April 16, 2018
7pm
DaVinci's at 11th & G Street in Lincoln