Wild Seed Blog
2024 Summer Teacher Training
by Wild Seed Project
This August, join Wild Seed Project for a two-day professional development intensive for educators, focusing on decolonizing the language of environmental education, building safety and belonging in the natural world, […]
After removing disruptive introduced species, try planting these
by Wild Seed Project
Choose plants based on the growing conditions of the site (sun exposure, soil type and moisture). The best time for planting in spring is between late April and the 3rd […]
Join Our Team!
by Wild Seed Project
Administrative Coordinator (part-time) Our organization is growing rapidly, and we’re looking for someone extremely organized who can support our team with the day-to-day administration of our small and busy office. […]
Landscaping in partnership with native ecosystems is good for the planet. It’s good for us too.
by Lillian Harris
Traditional landscaping is a process of carving out comfortable, orderly spaces where we can rest, play and express ourselves artistically, and even spiritually, through thoughtfully designed and maintained lawns and […]
Building Biodiverse & Climate-Resilient Habitats
by Wild Seed Project
Building biodiverse and climate resilient habitats require a deliberate shift from human-centered, intensively managed landscapes to humans sharing their lands with the rest of nature. It is an intentional practice […]
2024 Open Call for Artists
by Wild Seed Project
The 2024 Open Call for Artists has closed. Information on our current Open Call opportunity can be found here. — Wild Seed Project is pleased to announce our inaugural Open […]
Supporting Ash Protection Collaboration Across Wabanakik
by Wild Seed Project
Ash Protection Collaboration Across Wabanakik (APCAW) is a group of Indigenous and non-indigenous researchers, Tribal members, and forest caretakers working together to bring more awareness of the cultural and ecological […]
The Gardener’s Dilemma: Wild-type Plants or Nativars?
by Mark Richardson
The answer lies in genetic diversity. *This article was originally published in Wild Seed magazine Volume 3, pp. 14-17. A spring trip to a garden center to seek out new […]
How to Make a Meadow
by Heather McCargo
Meadows are beautiful dynamic habitats with rich populations of plants and animals, and unfortunately, they have been reduced substantially in the last 50 years. Contributing to their decline is the […]
How to Find Native Plants
by Heather McCargo
Learn more about navigating the nurseries with our resource guide. Finding native plants to purchase can be challenging for native species enthusiasts. Small local growers of nursery stock have nearly […]
