Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project, Alton YWCA, Milton Schoolhouse to host two winter seed swaps
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The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois, Alton YWCA, and Milton Schoolhouse Gardens in Alton are hosting two Seed Swaps this winter to provide community members with a sociable space to swap and share quality seeds, cuttings, and bulbs. Join fellow farmers and gardeners in celebration of the start of the spring gardening season at this community event, which is free and open to all.
The first seed swap will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Alton YWCA on Sunday, Feb. 4. To register for the first Seed Swap at the Alton YWCA, visit fb.me/e/4e7pMM96X.
The second seed swap will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Milton Schoolhouse in Alton on Saturday, March 9. To register for the Seed Swap at the Milton Schoolhouse, visit fb.me/e/3wvF60MU9.
If you are sharing self-collected seeds, please label the homegrown seeds with the common or species name, year, and your name. If you are sharing commercial seed packets, there is no need to label the packets.
“Seed swaps are a fun and rewarding way to build community and share tips among local gardeners and farmers about gardening projects, native plants, and more,” said Three Rivers Project Co-coordinator Christine Favilla. “Whether you have leftover seeds from years past or are in need of new seeds for your next gardening project, we hope you’ll join us at one or both of our seed swaps to share seeds and knowledge amongst our neighbors. Together, we can ensure that our harvests are bountiful!”
About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than 3.8 million members and supporters. In addition to protecting every person’s right to get outdoors and access the healing power of nature, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve the remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.
