Heather McCargo, founder and Executive Director of Wild Seed Project, will do a slide talk, Show Me the Natives. She will talk about a diverse collection of recommended native plants for landscaping in a variety of different site conditions -- sunny moist, sunny dry, shady, and acidic woodland. She will also discuss current native plant trends and issues in the nursery trade.
Find out more »In this native plant walk, Heather will highlight the surprising diversity of species native to Maine, including wildflowers, ferns, and a variety of shrubs and trees. She will identify species that are adaptable to gardens and developed landscapes, their edible and medicinal properties, unusual reproductive strategies, and the threats to their survival.
Find out more »Please come for dessert and the Phyllis Mills Wyeth Memorial Talk featuring the dynamic bestselling author Doug Tallamy. Come hear Doug speak on how we all can bring nature into our yards and support our region's biodiversity with this deeply informative, fun, and clear call to action. To RSVP, contact Cindy Lang at cindy78lang@gmail.com.
Find out more »Mingle with other Wild Seed Project members at an evening potluck hosted by Margot and Ned Thompson at their shoreside property in Round Pond, ME. Along a rocky shore looking out to Maine Audubon’s Hog Island with a backdrop of deciduous woodlands, this is a spectacular site to gather around our community meal with others passionate about the work of WSP.
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Find out more »This beautiful woodland sanctuary reaching down to Merrymeeting Bay is home to many interesting native forest plants as well as some rare salt marsh species long the the shore. Come learn about these interesting native plants and enjoy the beauty of our native landscape.
Find out more »The children’s garden at Fort Williams Park is a dynamic play area planted with a wide variety of native plants. Tour the garden with Heather McCargo, WSP Founder, and get inspired to plant more natives in your yard, park, or play ground. Make sure to register to reserve a spot!
Find out more »Join James McCain for a walk to view the progress made to remove invasive species and restore native plant communities to this popular trail along the cliffs at Fort Williams Park. James is the former Executive Director and Ecology Project Manager of Friends of Fort Williams Park and wrote about this restoration project in this years volume of Wild Seed. Andrea Southworth, the new project manager will be joining the walk for a beautiful and interactive look at the amazing transformation of a landscape overrun with invasive species and now returning native. Meet in front of the interpretive panel near the north end of the Cliff Walk. Register here to reserve a spot!
Find out more »Come visit the Wild Seed Project table at the Common Ground Fair between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm each day! Wild Seed Project will be there all day each day to chat about native plants, so come by and meet other native plant lovers! We’ll have our seeds, magazines, WSP t-shirts, hats, yard signs, and aprons for sale, too.
Find out more »In this workshop, Heather McCargo will lead a hands-on class focused on native seed propagation, from ecologically responsible seed collection and storing procedures to germination techniques. Students will go seed collecting in the native plant gardens at CMBG and learn about setting up an outdoor propagation area at home. Participants will learn the best techniques for sowing natives, and each participant will take home several pots sown with seeds.
Find out more »The 1st annual Green & Healthy Maine Home + Energy Show is a one-day event taking place this fall in Portland that will connect the leaders in Maine's sustainable home and energy industries with homeowners who are looking for products and services. From solar power to heat pumps, air quality to air sealing, and electric vehicles to edible landscapes, you’ll find endless inspiration for creating your high-performing, green & healthy Maine home. Wild Seed Project will be an exhibitor at the 1st annual Green & Healthy Maine home +Energy Show, presented by Green & Healthy Maine Homes Magazine. Stop by to say hi and learn more about how you can green your yard and home with native plants!
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