The public is invited to the second spring River Bend Seed Swap: a casual open-house style event where farmers & gardeners meet to exchange quality seeds, seedlings, cuttings and bulbs. It’s also a rewarding way to build community and share information about gardening, plant varieties, nutrition, and so much more to all residents.
There is no cost to attend the event and bringing seeds is not required. Local food producers can apply to be a vendor at the store during this time.
Demonstrations will be given throughout the day on topics such as seed saving and hydroponic gardening, and kids will enjoy a “seed mosaic” art project. Organizers are working with Senior Services Plus, Inc. to offer a variety of sandwiches and wraps for purchase that day, highlighting new items the grocery will introduce to the public, made fresh daily at SSP; the revenue is split between the two non-profits.
For the second year in a row, this Seed Swap is being organized by Sierra Club’s local food intern, Dana Wynn. Wynn’s SIUE research topic will focus on sustainability and urban gardening in the Greater Alton Area. Wynn will implement four free events for the general public and for 10 “Green Teams” that will participate in a several month long project. Teams will highlight topics and valuable skills in sustainability, either starting a community garden or a community compost area, making a cookbook using only garden ingredients, or starting a herb garden.
The public is invited to the second spring River Bend Seed Swap: a casual open-house style event where farmers & gardeners meet to exchange quality seeds, seedlings, cuttings and bulbs. It’s also a rewarding way to build community and share information about gardening, plant varieties, nutrition, and so much more to all residents.
There is no cost to attend the event and bringing seeds is not required. Local food producers can apply to be a vendor at the store during this time.
Demonstrations will be given throughout the day on topics such as seed saving and hydroponic gardening, and kids will enjoy a “seed mosaic” art project. Organizers are working with Senior Services Plus, Inc. to offer a variety of sandwiches and wraps for purchase that day, highlighting new items the grocery will introduce to the public, made fresh daily at SSP; the revenue is split between the two non-profits.
For the second year in a row, this Seed Swap is being organized by Sierra Club’s local food intern, Dana Wynn. Wynn’s SIUE research topic will focus on sustainability and urban gardening in the Greater Alton Area. Wynn will implement four free events for the general public and for 10 “Green Teams” that will participate in a several month long project. Teams will highlight topics and valuable skills in sustainability, either starting a community garden or a community compost area, making a cookbook using only garden ingredients, or starting an herb garden.
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