Talk: Native seed production & grassland creation, restoration & management
Speaker: Laurie MacIntyre, Partner, Emorsgate Seeds
Venue: BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath. BA1 2H
Start: 19:30 (Doors open 19:00 for coffee and chat)
Description: This talk will cover a brief history of Emorsgate Seeds from its beginnings in 1980 to the current day. It will explore the various techniques for native seed production and how native seed can be used to create and restore species-rich grasslands. The session will cover key principles for success, including site assessment, soil preparation, seed selection, and establishment techniques. It will also highlight how native grasslands can enhance biodiversity, resilience and human health and wellbeing, while offering practical guidance on long term management. Laurie is one third of Emorsgate Seeds, working alongside her sisters Mischa and Myrica and a dedicated team of specialists to produce over 250 species of wild flower and grass seeds native to the British Isles. As a habitat and grassland advisor with a degree in Conservation Biology, she specialises in sustainable seed production, using techniques such as brush harvesting to capture local genetic diversity.
This talk is available to attend in person or watch live online from home.
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The society’s talks are now part of the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) programme but Bath Natural History Society members can get discounted tickets to BRLSI Bath natural history talks. This is available at the door; for online purchase in advance a discount code appears in the Autumn-Winter 2026-27 newsletter, which includes a full guide to buying tickets online at BRLSI.
All talks are held at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI), doors opening at 7 pm for coffee and a chat, with proceedings beginning at 7:30 pm.
£4 members, £8 guests
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