DIY Create Pollinator Seed Paper

Make a wildflower seed paper to be planted at a new McKinley Overlook and make a 2nd sheet to plant at home or make as art paper

Date and time

Saturday, October 5 · 10am - 12pm PDT

Location

City of Tacoma EnviroHouse

3510 S. Mullen St. Tacoma Transfer & Recovery Center (former landfill) Tacoma, WA 98409

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

This is a M2T1 workshop ~ Make Two, Take One! Make a wildflower seed paper to be planted at a new McKinley Overlook and make a 2nd sheet to plant at home or make as art paper with plant material (flower petals, leaves, seeds) for greeting cards, a collage, etc.
> Overview of native wildflower benefits, ecology, and planting strategies
> Make slurry to create a biodegradable paper base for seeds (group effort)
> Create seed paper for McKinley Park and seed or art paper for yourself
> Handouts with instructions and resources to continue DIY on your own
> Supply list (most to be provided) to be emailed to registrants in advance.

Organized by

City of Tacoma EnviroHouse

The City of Tacoma EnviroHouse offers opportunities for consumers to learn how to live sustainably, manage energy and water resources, and be good environmental stewards. Open four days a week, the EnviroHouse serves as a sustainable resource center where visitors can examine green materials, products and landscaping on display in a residential setting. Visit the website at www.cityoftacoma.org/envirohouse to register for workshops, book a tour, or plan a visit to learn more about this unique facility.