Wild Seed Project equips community members with the resources they need to collectively restore native plants that expand wildlife habitat, support biodiversity, and build climate resilience.

Upcoming Events

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Our Programs

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Seed Stewardship

We grow and distribute over 90 species of hand-collected northeast native seeds to communities throughout the Northeast. Our Native Seed Center, a nursery, living seed bank and education hub, is in Cape Elizabeth, ME.

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Youth & Adult Education

We partner with Maine schools to integrate native plant ecology into curriculum, and expand outdoor learning spaces on school grounds. Our skill-sharing workshops provide hands-on learning and deepen connection to place.

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Applied Ecology

We collaborate with local organizations to create community seed gardens, and restore biodiverse and wildlife-friendly habitats in our region. Our annual print publication is a practical guide to native plant gardening .

Resource Library

Learn the why, when and how of planting for biodiversity and resilience.