Wild Seed Project builds awareness of the vital importance of native plants and provides people with the tools to restore biodiversity in their own communities.

Upcoming Events

Did you sow native seeds this winter? Do you want to learn how best to care for them as young seedlings? Join us to learn what …

Jul 10

Lumen Photo Printing with Plant Materials

We are thrilled to offer an art workshop led by Rosalba Breazeale of 205 Ocean Ave Studios. During this workshop, participants will create chemigrams – object-based images on light sensitive paper - utilizing responsibly foraged …

Jul 10

Moth Lighting Party with Maine Coast Heritage Trust

We're partnering with Maine Coast Heritage Trust for a fun evening of beautiful bugs! Come see the moths that stop to say hello when we …

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2027 Open Call for Artists

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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 .

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

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Wasps: The Underappreciated Pollinators

Wasps are among the gardener’s best friends, and they deserve our protection. At the forefront of consuming caterpillars and other insect larvae in the garden and wild landscapes are various predatory wasps…

Caring for Your Native Seedlings

You have successfully germinated some native seeds and have small pots or flats filled with baby plants. Now what do you do? I recommend …

How to Make a Meadow

Meadows can easily be brought back. Towns, homeowners, roadside managers, and land trusts have the opportunity to return meadow habitat to their landscape …

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Wild Seed Project builds awareness of the vital importance of native plants and provides people with the tools to restore biodiversity in their own communities.

Upcoming Events