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

[Lorraine Kells]

Be sure to let Vivant know I'd you want seeds collected at the end of the
day.

On Sun, Jan 15, 2023, 11:27 AM Hermitage Street Community garden <
hermitagestreetcommunitygarden at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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