Seed the Future Auction

Seed the Future and the National Seed Bank

The Seed the Future Online Auction was officially launched at the Australian National Botanic Gardens by National Seed Bank Champion, Costa Georgiadis on 12 May 2021 and ran until the 23 May 2021.

The aim of the auction was to raise awareness the National Seed Bank and funds for the purchase of much needed specialist equipment, investment in research, and support for the volunteers who underpin significant activity for the seed scientists. Over 34 volunteers help at the National Seed Bank, assisting with field collection, cleaning, assessing, packaging, databasing and imaging seed collections.

Items available through the auction included specialist equipment, garden experiences and framed seed microscope images. The framed microscope seed images created and donated by volunteers were very popular.

The National Parks Conservation Trust worked closely with the National Seed Bank team to assist in the delivery of Seed the Future online auction. From advocacy and auction logistics to launch event management, it was a pleasure to support this activity that successfully attracted donations for the equipment and research required. A special feature of the launch event included a display showcasing the seed banking steps, with demonstrations from the National Seed Bank team and volunteers. 

Our thanks to National Seed Bank Champion, Costa Georgiadis, our generous supporters and businesses who donated items to the auction in support of the National Seed Bank: Thermoline Scientific, Botanical Bookshop, Jindii Eco Spa, Pollen, and Underground Spirits Canberra.

A total of $665,000 has been raised through the Seed the Future campaign, providing a significant boost to the capacity of the new National Seed Bank, with over $65,000 of this being raised via the online auction.

Together we have made a difference to protect our native plant species.

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Public Statement from The National Parks Conservation Trust

To our Donors, Supporters and Partners,

After 6 years of supporting transformational projects in and around Australia’s six Commonwealth national parks, 60 marine parks and the Australian National Botanic Gardens, The National Parks Conservation Trust we will be ceasing operations on June 30, 2025.

This was not an easy decision. It comes after a thorough review of our mission, impact and sustainability in today’s philanthropic landscape. We are deeply proud of what we have achieved together.

We want to express our deepest gratitude for your donations and your thoughtful participation, which has made our work possible.

While The National Parks Conservation Trust will no longer operate as an organisation, our mission continues through the people and communities we’ve worked with across the Commonwealth national parks and marine parks.

As we wind down, we are committed to a responsible closure: we are ensuring all remaining funds and assets are distributed in line with our Deed and charitable purpose. Rest assured all current projects underway will be seen through to completion by Parks Australia. Honoring these commitments is a key priority for us during this period.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Together, we’ve made a difference to the conservation of Commonwealth national parks and marine parks.

If you have any enquiries, please contact [email protected].

With deep appreciation,
Chair, Rhondda Dickson and all the Trustees

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