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

[Hermitage Street Community garden]

Hey Kimberly
BLESS YOU sister!💕💪

Many thanks for the support. I will 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 Sun, Jan 15, 2023, 10:21 AM Kimberly G <hikimg at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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