CAMDEN — A talk by Heather McCargo, founder of the Wild Seed Project, Thursday, Aug. 22, will now begin at 9:30 a.m., which is half an hour earlier than originally scheduled. The talk, hosted by the Camden Garden Club, will take place at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 33 Chestnut Street, Camden.

As a lead plant propagator in the early 1990s, McCargosaw firsthand the gatekeeping involved in native plant propagation. Native seed sowing requires care and attention, but with clear guidance – anyone could do this.

“Not in a lab or a greenhouse, but on back porches, balconies, and city stoops, anywhere, for anyone,” according to McCargo, in a Camden Garden Club news release.

She will discuss the basics about native seed collection and propagation, separating fact from myth.

“Time to get our hands in the dirt,” said the Garden Club. “All of us have to pay attention. McCargo is building a movement of citizen ecologists collectively taking action to restore our ecosystem.”

All are welcome to attend for this FREE event. 

Our mission is to develop and preserve Camden’s environment by beautifying the community, enhancing public spaces, offering educational programs, and practicing resource conservation. 

For additional information and to remain informed about upcoming events through Camden Garden Club, visit the Club’s website and sign up for their newsletter at camdengardenclub.org.

The Camden Garden Club is a registered 501c(3) nonprofit and member of the Garden Club Federation of Maine and National Garden Clubs, Inc. The oldest garden club in Maine.