Native Seed Saving for Propagation
Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Seed Handling Public Restroom Free Public Parking
Learn how to collect, save, and share native seeds! Growing native plants from seed is an inexpensive and rewarding way to add native plants to your garden while supporting biodiversity and watershed health. Native plants help absorb stormwater, reduce runoff, improve water quality, and provide important habitat for local wildlife.
The workshop will begin with a short presentation covering the basics of native seed collection, which seeds are suitable for storage, and how to properly clean, package, and store seeds for future propagation. Participants will then get hands-on experience packaging native seeds for seed-saving initiatives, including the Otis Library Seed Bank, and will have the opportunity to take home some seeds to grow themselves. All materials will be provided.
This event is presented in partnership with Otis Library, Wild Ones Mountain Laurel Chapter, and the Eastern Connecticut Watershed Network.
Free and open to the public, but space is limited. Registration is required.