Winter Seed Sowing 101 with Bird Lab and PPC – Frick Environmental Center

Winter Seed Sowing 101 with Bird Lab and PPC Want to grow native plants from seed without the fuss or expense? Join Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and Bird Lab for a hands-on introduction to winter sowing—an easy outdoor technique that lets you start an abundance of seedlings at home over just a few months. This workshop walks you through how the method works, introduces you to native plant species perfect for our region, and has you create your own seed-starting containers to take home. All materials, soil, and seeds are provided, and you'll leave with one to three planted containers ready to grow. The program runs for two hours and takes place indoors at the Frick Environmental Center, with activities that involve mostly sitting and standing. It's designed for adults or families with children ages 8 and up. Native plants are especially valuable because they're adapted to local growing conditions and support local wildlife—Bird Lab specializes in showing how native plants benefit birds and support ecological restoration in our area. Register in advance to secure your spot.