The undeveloped parkland at the Eastern Promenade in Portland has a variety of native species intermixed with exotic species from around the world. Join Wild Seed Project founder and seed program manager Heather McCargo to walk around the wilder edges of the Eastern Prom, explore the sex lives of plants, and learn about the many ways to support pollinators in an urban environment. Meet at the Loring Memorial garden at the northwestern end of the park on Eastern Promenade street near the East End Community School. Register for this event (Rain Date: September 30)

In this one hour in-person talk at Gilsland Farm, Anna will guide you in transforming your lawn into three dimensional native plant habitat. Whether you turn your lawn into native groundcovers, meadow, or forest – your landscape will benefit from layers of native plants to create a rich, wildlife-friendly tapestry. About the Rewilding Series: Wild Seed Project’s Pledge to Rewild initiative is a call-to-action, motivating people to plant natives to support bees, butterflies, birds, and other wildlife in order to make positive environmental change in their own communities. Maine Audubon and Wild Seed Project are teaming up to bring you a three-part series that goes in-depth on some of the key concepts of rewilding: transforming your lawn into layers of native plants, adopting mindful landscape practices that benefit wildlife and the planet’s health, and planting native trees that support local food webs. Click here to learn more and register for any part of or the full rewilding talks series through Maine Audubon. Cosponsored with Maine Audubon