Members of the Propagation Committee gathered at Brian & Eileen’s property to explore their land adjacent to Roosevelt National Forest and swap native plant seedlings that weren’t quite ready for the June swaps. It was a great day spending the day together, particularly since our Propagation Committee members are spread out along the Front Range.
![Women take in the sweet fragrance of Abronia fragrans or Fragrant Sand Verbena](https://frontrange.wildones.org/wp-content/images/sites/105/2023/08/IMG_7669-1024x768.jpg)
![Brian leads the committee across the bridge that links his and Eileen's property to the Roosevelt National Forest](https://frontrange.wildones.org/wp-content/images/sites/105/2023/08/IMG_20230730_103225995_HDR-768x1024.jpg)
![Jan plops into a meadow to key out a native species](https://frontrange.wildones.org/wp-content/images/sites/105/2023/08/IMG_7674-768x1024.jpg)
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![Brian points out various native species in Roosevelt National Forest](https://frontrange.wildones.org/wp-content/images/sites/105/2023/08/IMG_8130-1024x768.jpg)
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This past year, the Propagation Committee experimented with various propagation methods, from sowing seed in trays outdoors to milk jugs. Committee Co-Chair Jan Midgley hosted multiple Zoom sessions to demonstrate germination techniques. Committee Co-Chair Pam Schulz organized multiple virtual and in person meetups to keep us motivated, connected, and on-track. A huge thanks to everyone who participated.
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