Time: January 26, 2014 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Location: Majestic- 1027 North Forest Street, Bellingham
Event Type: set-up-1pm-volunteer-seed-savers-arrive-early
Organized By: Sustainable Bellingham & Center for Local Self-Reliance & Transition Whatcom
Latest Activity: Jan 27, 2014
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6th Annual Community Seed Swap
"Putting Seeds Into the Hands of the People”
Sunday, January 26, 2014
2:30-5:30 Doors Open to Public
The Majestic - 1027 North Forest St. (intersection of Maple St)
Requested Donation: $3/Person, $5/Family
Light refreshments will be served
2:30 - Doors Open to the Public
3:30 - "Master Seed Saving" talk by Brian Kerkvliet
4:15 - "Basic Seed Saving talk by Celt Schira
5:30 - Swap ends
Who Should Attend:
- People with Extra Seed, Seed-Potatoes & Edible Tubers to Share ((Please have items in labeled envelopes or containers) .This is a GMO free and pure seeds event!
- People without seed who want seeds to grow!
Guidelines: Share, Learn, Label, & Bring more seeds next year.
Volunteers & Seed-Savers arrive at 1pm for set-up before public. Sign up at door for shift as Seed-Table-Host.
Event is Sponsored by:
- Sustainable Bellingham- http://www.sustainablebellingham.org/about-us/
- Center for Local Self Reliance-
http://www.caretakershouse.org/
- Transition Whatcom-
http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/events
Donors Include: Irish Eyes Garden Seeds, Uprising Seeds, Inspiration Farm, Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, Grain & Bean Project, Sound Horticulture , Bellingham Flat Bread and Bakery, Community Food Co-op, EarthCare Garden Designs, Great Harvest Bread Company, Living Earth Herbs, The Majestic, Terra Organica, Cash & Carry
For event questions contact Sustainable Bellingham - seeds [at] sustainablebellingham [dot] org.
Plant Seeds! Celebrate Community!
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Thanks Heather, Great event!!!
Seed Swap Guidelines:
* Take Only What You Can Grow
* Leave Enough for Others
* Be Respectful & Have Fun!
* Label Seeds You Bring With Lots of Details:
(Variety Name, If Seed Is Open-Pollinated 'OP”, Year & Region Harvested)
* Learn How To Save Seeds !
So We Have More Next Year To Share! Plant Seeds! Sing Songs!
(Heirloom & Open-Pollinated Varieties Only)
Seed-Swap Update: Set-Up 1pm for Volunteers & Those with Seeds.
Open to Public 2:30-5:30. Sunday January 26th.
There will also be a suggested donation of $3 this year for individuals, or $5 for a family.
http://www.sustainablebellingham.org/
For event info or to volunteer (we need volunteers) contact Sustainable Bellingham: volunteer@sustainablebellingham.org .
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