Join a seed sowing workshop led by two horticulture experts and help the ADK Garden club in their work to tackle invasives and plant native species in the Essex Quarry Nature Preserve, owned by CATS.
In 2024, the Adirondack Garden Club successfully sowed over 700 seeds at CATS' Essex Quarry Nature Preserve. This year, they plan to grow more ephemerals, sedges, and perennials like Hepatica, bloodroot, False Solomon’s Seal, red columbine, and several types of goldenrods and asters.
During a workshop on February 7, they will sow seeds in milk jugs and 4-inch pots, leaving them outside in the snow for cold stratification. Once the seeds germinate in spring, the seedlings will be planted at the quarry. Join us for this easy and cost-effective hands-on activity!
NEED TO KNOW: No need to bring anything - the Adirondack Garden Club will provide supplies.
DIRECTIONS: The Whallonsburg Grange is located at 1610 NY-22, Essex, NY 12936, by the junction of Route 22 and Whallons Bay Road. Click here for Google Map directions.