Come join us to learn about the diverse plants that grow here in Maine and their unique seed collection and seed sowing processes. In this workshop, Wild Seed Project staff will facilitate a hands-on exploration of the many steps of growing native plants from seed, and establishing your own diverse, pollinator-friendly garden using seed-grown plants. Each participant will sow two pots of seeds; one to take home with them, and one to stay at Viles Arboretum to add to the Community Seed Garden!  Weather permitting, the workshop will begin with a walk to discuss plant identification and seed collection methods. Viles is a longtime partner of Wild Seed Project, and we’re so happy to be back again to offer this workshop together!

The workshop will be held in the timber frame Education Center barn, just to the left as you arrive at the arboretum.

Please register at the Viles Arboretum website. We look forward to seeing you there!

Can’t make it to the event? Consider signing up as a volunteer! Volunteers at the Native Seed Center help with seed sowing and other plant care tasks throughout the growing cycle. Thank you volunteers!