[Advocacy-outreach] Fwd: Seed Saturday Opportunity - Jan. 21

[Lorraine Kells]

Hello,  This email was just sent to me today, so I'm forwarding it to those
of you who may be interested in obtaining seeds for your gardens.  Please
read through the entire email, and Do remember to thank Kasey at Vivant
gardening for this opportunity.

Looking forward to spring.

Best,
Lorraine



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From: Kathleen Howlett <admin at vivantgardens.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 11, 2023, 3:55 PM
Subject: Seed Saturday Opportunity - Jan. 21
To:


Hello, gardening friends!

Are you interested in some seeds for your organization?

Kasey will be working with the Chicago Botanic Garden's Seed Swap on Sat,
Jan. 21st. *Historically, there's been a massive amount of seeds left on
the tables at the end of the event. *So we'd like to invite a number of
non-profit groups to pick up any seeds left at the end of the day.

The seed swap will be open to members of the public from 2pm - 4pm, and be
warned, it will be BUSY! You are welcome to participate in the public
exchange but we will wait to pull things for your organizations until after
the public swap is complete. *You can learn more about the public event
here: https://www.chicagobotanic.org/calendar/event/seedswap
<https://www.chicagobotanic.org/calendar/event/seedswap>*

*Details for the end of day pickup*:

   - *Location:* Chicago Botanic Garden, Burnstein Hall and Krehbiel Gallery
   - *Date: *Saturday, January 21
   - *Time*: 4pm - 4:30pm; please be at the hall no later than 4:30pm at
   the absolute latest
   - Both flower and vegetable seeds will be available in abundance.
   - We encourage you to bring boxes to help transport your seeds home, or
   even a cart if needed. There will be A LOT of seeds!

*If you would like to participate, please reply to this email with the name
of whoever will be coming. Please RSVP by the end of the day on Tues, Jan.
17th*.  We'll make sure that person is noted with the gate house, so you
will receive free admission upon arrival. If you want to come early to
explore the garden on your own, you are welcome to do so.

If you know of another branch within your organization or any other local
groups who you think we should contact about this opportunity, please let
us know!

Kathleen Howlett (she/her)
Business Manager, Vivant Gardening Services
312-635-5095
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