Classes & Workshops
Our educational programs equip participants with the skills they need to collect and sow native seeds, adjust their land use practices to be more ecologically supportive, and understand the critical role that native plants play in building biodiverse, climate-resilient ecosystems.
Upcoming Events
Ecological Gardening in Practice - Garden Tour
Join us for a tour of the beautiful, bird- and bee-ful garden of longtime Wild Seed Project member Cindy Lang.
We'll hear directly from …
Ash Seed Collection Training
SAP-Ne, APCAW, and partners are hosting two ash seed collection trainings to help participants identify and collect ash seeds and preserve …
Wild Seed Project Native Plant Sale
Save the date for our annual community event and fundraiser! Each year, we grow over 100 varieties of native plants from seed at our nursery in Cape Elizabeth…
September Member Q & A
Each month, WSP’s resident plant experts join members on Zoom to answer questions and talk all things native plants. Current members …
WSP at the 50th Common Ground Country Fair
We’re going to the fair! Come stop by our (blue ribbon winning) booth for educational activities, seeds, merchandise, plants and friendly plant people. We’ll be …
Who’s Nibbling in Your Garden? with Nancy Lawson
Are you dealing with deer in your garden, too?
We’re delighted to host nationally acclaimed author Nancy Lawson to …
Is This Plant Good or Bad? Asking Better Questions with Deborah Perkins
Which plants cause harm, which ones are beneficial, and which ones are neutral? Why? What plants are recommended to replace harmful …
Edible Natives in Your Backyard
In this webinar, join Russ Cohen, expert forager and author of Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten, for a presentation featuring at least two dozen species of native edible wild plants suitable for adding to your own landscape, or nibbling on as you …
Founder's Talk: Gardening in the Shade with Heather McCargo
The Boothbay Region Garden Club hosts Wild Seed Project founder Heather McCargo for an exploration of gardening with native plants from the woodland understory. Learn to …
Up-potting Seedlings at the Native Seed Center - August 2026
Did you sow native seeds this winter? Do you want to learn how best to care for them as young seedlings? Join us at our Native Seed Center at Turkey Hill Farm for a hands-on demonstration …
August Member Q & A
Each month, WSP’s resident plant experts join members on Zoom to answer questions and talk all things native plants. Current members …
Summer Four Season Walk at Evergreen
Come walk the woods behind Evergreen Cemetery in Portland as we get to know the character of this place in summer. Four season walks are a popular series and a staff favorite: each year, we pick a new location, and then …
July Member Q & A
Each month, WSP’s resident plant experts join members on Zoom to answer questions and talk all things native plants. Current members …
Summer Four Season Walk at Crystal Spring Farm
Come walk the trails at Crystal Spring Farm in Brunswick as we get to know native plants in summer.
Four season walks are a popular series and a staff favorite: each year, we …
Bees, Pests, and Flowers Field Day
The Xerces Society is hosting a field day at Crystal Spring Farm to showcase the many benefits of on-farm habitat and to demonstrate …
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 …
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 …
Up-potting Seedlings - Online
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 …
Community Potluck
This is an informal time to gather at the beautiful Native Seed Center and enjoy time together in community. We’ll also offer a brief tour…
Up-potting Seedlings at the Native Seed Center
Did you sow native seeds this winter? Do you want to learn how best to care for them as young seedlings? Join us at our Native Seed Center at Turkey Hill Farm for a hands-on demonstration …
June Member Q & A
Each month, WSP’s resident plant experts join members on Zoom to answer questions and talk all things native plants. Current members …
Mini Film Fest: "The Extraordinary Caterpillar" & "The Buzz on Native Plants"
Wild Seed Project invites you to join us for an afternoon celebrating native plants and the vast, interconnected community of …
Spring Planting Workshop
The Portland Public Library Burbank Branch and Wild Seed Project are teaming up to offer a …
Reading Your Landscape: A Site Assessment Workshop
The first step to building a resilient native plant garden, a wildflower meadow, a native hedgerow, or a native buffer planting is to familiarize yourself with the site’s conditions, to best …
Spring Four Season Walk at Crystal Spring Farm
Come walk the trails at Crystal Spring Farm in Brunswick as we get to know native plants in spring.
Four season walks are a popular series and a staff favorite: each year, we …
Making Habitat at Home
This presentation will describe the fundamentals of making habitat at home with native plants. As extreme weather becomes more common, our spaces can serve …
Book Launch for Making Habitat at Home: Native Plants for the Northeast
Spring is here, and that means it’s nearly time for our newest guide to arrive! This year, we’re diving into …
Spring Four Season Walk at Evergreen
Come walk the woods behind Evergreen Cemetery in Portland as we get to know the character of this place in spring. Four season walks are a popular series and a staff favorite: each year, we pick a new location, and then …
Spring Wildflower Walk at Robinson Woods
Join Wild Seed Project at Cape Elizabeth Land Trust's Robinson Woods Preserve property to explore the ethereal beauty of the forest understory …
Nature Walk & Art Workshop at Three of Strong
Come join us for a nature walk and crafting…
WSP at: the Climate Solutions Dance Party
SPACE is thrilled to partner with Wolfe’s Neck Center in Freeport to present the Climate Solutions Dance Party on Saturday, May 9 in collaboration with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. Because climate work should include joy …
May Member Q & A
Each month, WSP’s resident plant experts join members on Zoom to answer questions and talk all things native plants. Current members …
POSTPONED - Making Habitat at Home
Let’s dig in to all the ways we can create habitat at home!
Regardless of the size and scope of your garden, making habitat for wildlife means making layers—layers composed of root-filled soil, insulating leaves, rotting logs, and native plants. From the…
WSP at: South Portland Earth Day Fair
The city of South Portland welcomes you to their second annual Earth Day Fair to celebrate all things nature, get resources from sustainable organizations, meet like-minded people in your community, and clean up the city! This fair is a partnership …
Introduction to Native Plant Guilds
Choosing native plants for your landscape should be fun and creative, not daunting or complicated! When you consider plants in simple groupings or guilds, it becomes easier to …
WSP at: Portland Earth Day Celebration
The City of Portland is hosting a free, family-friendly Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Deering Oaks Park by the Bandstand! Come learn about …
WSP at: Piper Shores Volunteer Fair
Wild Seed Project is happy to be a participating organization at the second annual volunteer fair at Piper Shores.
Explore opportunities, ask questions …
WSP at: Rockport Seed Festival
The Rockport Public Library will host its second annual Seed Fest on Saturday, April 11. Visitors can browse educational exhibits and activities covering seed-starting, pollinators, soil health, composting, native plants, heirloom vegetables, growing rice and