[Advocacy-outreach] [Education] Seed Saturday Opportunity - Jan. 21

[Kimberly G]

Hi All -  I think I can make a commitment to attend this and pick up any
donations.  I am going to register for NL Greening Committee.  I can pick
up for Hermitage Street as well.

On Fri, Jan 13, 2023 at 3:08 PM Hermitage Street Community garden via
Education <education at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:

> Hello Lorraine
>
> I am unable to attend and wonder if I register if someone can pickup for
> us and I would pick up from our GGCA member that attends.  I REALLY could
> use assistance at this time and we REALLY need seed donation this year...
> Thanking everyone in advance.💕💪
>
> Please be in touch.
>
> Cordia
> Program Director
> Hermitage Community Gardens
> 5647 S Honore street
> Chicago, IL 60636
> Phone: (773) 480-9188
> Email: hermitagestreetcommunitygarden at gmail.com
>
> On Fri, Jan 13, 2023, 3:02 PM Lorraine Kells via Education <
> education at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:
>
>> Hello again all,
>>
>> If you are interested in having seeds set aside you must reply to
>> Kathleen Howlett admin at vivantgardens.com
>>
>> Thanks
>> Lorraine
>>
>> On Wed, Jan 11, 2023, 7:06 PM Lorraine Kells <lxkells at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>> 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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