Winter Seed Sowing Workshop, 10 am – Noon. Join CAKE CISMA at the Charlevoix Conservation District office at 330 North Street, Boyne City for a hands-on winter seed sowing workshop. Space is limited. Registration required. This is a free event and donations are appreciated.

Some seeds require a temperature change to trigger the end of a dormancy (or sleep) period; a process called stratification. Many native seeds have this built-in dormancy mechanism that protects them from germinating before killing frosts or in drought. One of the easiest ways to cold stratify seeds is to let nature do the work, either by planting seeds in the fall outdoors or starting them in a container during the winter. This workshop will cover everything you need to know about getting native wildflower seeds started along with a brief presentation on gardening for wildlife.

Provided: various native wildflowers, soil, and milk jugs, gloves, and UV-resistant markers, instructions on how to seed sow at home and what to do in the spring with your seedling transplants

What to Bring: Please bring an extra milk jug if you'd like to make a second container.

What to expect:

• Light refreshments provided

• Must be 18+ or older to participate or bring a parent/guardian with you

Register at: https://www.cakecisma.org/event-details/winter-seed-sowing-workshop-charlevoix-1