Ex Situ Conservation
Due to various ecological threats and bureaucratic obstacles in peyote’s native habitat, several conservation organizations have established ex situ conservation projects. In March 2023, Morning Star Conservancy launched the Seedling Sanctuary Project. Our primary and daily religious devotion is to care for seed-producing mother plants and their offspring. This project serves as a genetic seed bank from various localities, and is crucial for ensuring seedling stock. In addition, our Sponsorship Program “Seedling to Ceremony” is an opportunity for Arizona NAC members to obtain the sacrament peyote for ceremonial needs from a sustainable source and an alternative to extracting limited wild populations.