Propagating & Establishing Native Plants in Summer – Workshop Series at Gilsland Farm

Propagating & Establishing Native Plants in Summer

This hands-on workshop focuses on working with young, nursery-grown native plants at a critical stage of development. Participants will learn how to pot up seedlings, divide select species, and handle root systems to support strong establishment through late summer and fall.

Using species such as little bluestem, beardtongue, goldenrods, and asters, we’ll explore how timing, soil, and aftercare influence success. The session also covers watering strategies, transplanting considerations, and how to guide plants through summer stress toward successful fall establishment.

Native Plants Summer Workshop Series
Join us on the third Saturday of each month at the Ann & Jim Hancock Native Plants Education Center for a day of hands-on learning, seasonal skill-building, and creative exploration.
Morning workshops (9–10:30 am) are led by Maine Audubon’s Native Plants Program team and focus on practical topics such as seed collection, propagation, potting, and ecological planting. From 11 am–1 pm, all registrants are invited to visit the nursery for in-person plant shopping and guidance from staff.

Afternoon sessions (1–3 pm) shift toward art-based workshops inspired by native plants and the landscapes they shape.

Workshops rotate month to month, offering opportunities to engage with native plants through both ecological practice and creative expression.

$25 members, $30 nonmembers

Maine Audubon strives to provide inclusive and accessible programs for all members of the community. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please email events@maineaudubon.org. Maine Audubon can best meet the needs of requests submitted at least seven days before the event start date.