Winter Seed Sowing Workshop (Petoskey)

Learn about the importance of native plants and the cold-moist stratification process that many native seeds need to grow. In this hands-on workshop you’ll choose and sow native seeds in containers using recycled materials. Your seeds will spend the rest of the winter outside, then germinate naturally in spring- ready to plant in your garden!

We’ve partnered with the Wild Ones Northwest Lower Michigan Chapter to co‑host this event. CAKE CISMA will introduce the Go Beyond Beauty program, a local initiative that celebrates people and professionals who choose non‑invasive, ecologically beneficial plants for landscapes. A choice that helps reduce the spread of harmful ornamental invasive species and support healthier ecosystems.

This workshop is a fun, beginner‑friendly way to get your hands in the soil, add native species to your pollinator garden (or start one!), and learn more about local conservation efforts.

Date & Time: Saturday, February 14th | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Petoskey District Library, Lower Level Classroom

We Provide: Various native wildflowers, soil, milk jugs, gloves, UV-resistant markers, and instructions for sowing at home and caring for seedlings in spring.

What to Bring: An extra (clean) milk jug or similar container if you want to plant more seeds.

Additional Details:

• Free to attend; donations welcome

• Participants must be 18+ or bring a parent/guardian

• Accessibility: Contact CAKE CISMA if anyone in your party needs accommodations

Space is limited—please register in advance!

Seed List:*

• Wild Bergamot

• Purple Coneflower

• Sand Tickseed

• Butterfly Weed

• Common Milkweed

• Black-eyed Susan

• Tall Coreopsis

• Great Blue Lobelia

• Showy Goldenrod

• Foxglove Beardtongue

• Boneset

• False Sunflower

• Horsemint

• Wild Columbine

• Wild Lupine

• Marsh Blazing Star

• White False Indigo

• Sweet Joe Pye Weed

• Obedient Plant

• Button Blazing Star

• Big-leaved Aster

*please note, seed list is subject to change based on availability