Propagating Native Wetland Woody Plants

Bosarge Family Education Center Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay

Wetlands are extensive in Maine and are ecologically rich. Woody species living within them are unique to the ecosystems and environmentally critical to Maine and the Global community. Learn from Shawn Jalbert, owner and professional propagator of Native Haunts, how to grow native woody species of these local systems, which can lead to sustainable business opportunities and ecological benefits. Growing, selling, and planting locally grown perishable plants can be used for wetland restoration or wetland-like landscape garden projects, such as rain gardens, swales, water-accumulated topography, and more. Class Level: Advanced

$75 – $90

Cider Saturdays

Alfond Children's Garden Boothbay

Nothing says autumn like a sweet apple cider treat. Learn the basics of making this delicious drink and enjoy the...

See Change: Climate Stories Tour

Great Lawn

How can we build climate-resilient communities? By engaging with stories about the natural world and exploring how our relationships with the environment are impacted by the changing climate. Join us on this new tour of the Gardens as, together, we examine shifts in human values and behaviors and discuss the future of nature’s interactions. Enjoy the chance to share your perspectives on the changes you see occurring around you in this unique conversational format. The tour lasts an hour and a half, starts on the Great Lawn, and concludes in the Vayo Meditation Garden.

Free