Chimney Swift Habitat Build
Chimney swifts are incredible birds that are losing habitat rapidly as older chimneys are capped or removed. Using plans created by the Audubon Society, we will build a permanent tower structure at Dropseed to welcome new swifts for years to come. An informational talk presented by Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory and PEC Field Naturalists will kick off the morning. Get ready to learn a lot and meet some wonderful community members! Materials generously sponsored by Picton Home Hardware, allowing us to offer this workshop for free to the community. All ages and abilities welcomed, but note it does take place on uneven ground, free. Sign up here
Woody Wonders w/ Ewa Bednarczuk
Woody Wonders: Building Beautiful Habitat from Garden Debris
Every yard produces fallen branches, pruned shrubs, and piles of leaves. You usually haul it all away. But what if it wasn’t waste at all?
In this hands-on outdoor workshop, we’ll explore how to repurpose a variety of woody debris to build beautiful habitat features like dead hedges, hugelkultur mounds, wattle fences, and more. Along the way, we’ll discover the tiny creatures, from beetles and bees to amphibians and fungi, that depend on decaying wood for shelter, food, and reproduction.
You’ll leave with practical ideas, fresh inspiration, and a new way of seeing your yard as a circular system where nothing is wasted, and every brushpile can become both art and habitat. Led by the wonderful Ewa Bednarczuk, Ecologist and Founder of the Neighbourhood Habitat School. All ages/abilities, 1.5hrs, $35+hst
Printing with Plants w/ Shannon Gerard
Screenprinting with Plant Pigments
With Shannon Gerard of Plant Parenthood Herb Farm and Studio
Come play with the possibilities of screenprinting onto cotton linen using plant pigments instead of plastic inks! In this workshop we will explore ink making using dye plants and natural binders and learn to screenprint directly onto fabric. Each participant will take home a set of 4 linen dishtowels. All materials are provided. This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. No previous print experience is required.
Workshop facilitator Shannon Gerard is a fibre artist and printmaker, an avid gardener and a professional mischief maker! She teaches Print Media and Publications at OCAD University and runs a publishing imprint called Plant Parenthood on her herb farm in Stirling ON. $60+hst Register here
Rammed Earth Building w/ Aerecura Builders
Rammed Earth Building with Aerecura Sustainable Builders
Join us for a two day hands-on rammed earth workshop at Dropseed Nursery in beautiful Prince Edward County. This is an excellent opportunity for landscape professionals and enthusiasts alike to learn more about this sustainable building technique and how it can be applied to functional hardscape features - like the building of a green house.
You will work alongside master rammed earth builder and Aerecura co-founder, Graham Cavalier, learning how to design and construct using rammed earth techniques. The workshop will result in a permanent rammed earth feature on site at Dropseed. This workshop is OAA ConEd Program credit eligible.
A maximum of 20 participants to ensure an engaging and hands-on experience. Participants will be responsible for booking their own accommodation and meals. Investment is $375+hst early-bird (til June 15th) or $450+hst Register
Printing with Plants w/ Shannon Gerard
Screenprinting with Plant Pigments
With Shannon Gerard of Plant Parenthood Herb Farm and Studio
Come play with the possibilities of screenprinting onto cotton linen using plant pigments instead of plastic inks! In this workshop we will explore ink making using dye plants and natural binders and learn to screenprint directly onto fabric. Each participant will take home a set of 4 linen dishtowels. All materials are provided. This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. No previous print experience is required.
Workshop facilitator Shannon Gerard is a fibre artist and printmaker, an avid gardener and a professional mischief maker! She teaches Print Media and Publications at OCAD University and runs a publishing imprint called Plant Parenthood on her herb farm in Stirling ON. Register here
Printing With Plants w/ Shannon Gerard
Back by popular demand! Join artist Shannon Gerard of Plant Parenthood Herb Farm to explore the possibilities of screen printing using plant pigments instead of plastic inks. In this workshop you will explore ink-making using dye plants and natural binders, and screenprint directly onto cotton linen.
Rammed Earth Workshop w/ Aerecura Sustainable Builders SOLD OUT
Dropseed is excited to host a two day hands-on rammed earth workshop with Aerecura Sustainable Builders. An opportunity for landscape professionals, and enthusiasts alike, to learn more about this sustainable building technique and how it can be applied to functional hardscape features. You will work alongside master rammed earth builder and Aerecura co-founder, Graham Cavalier, learning how to design and construct using rammed earth techniques.
Printing With Plants w/ Shannon Gerard
Join artist Shannon Gerard of Plant Parenthood Herb Farm to explore the possibilities of screenprinting using plant pigments instead of plastic inks. In this workshop you will explore ink-making using dye plants and natural binders, and screenprint directly onto cotton linen.
Nature Journaling w/ Corina Brdar
Corina is returning to bring another instalment of nature journaling. In this relaxing and interactive workshop you'll learn how to use a simple pen and paper as tools to enjoy and appreciate your garden.
Soil is Alive w/ Ewa Bednarczuk
Join us on a nature walk in our forest with naturalist Ewa Bednarczuk. Explore the fascinating world under our feet - it's alive and full of surprises!