[Communications] Upcoming Seed Swap & Workshop - Humboldt Park Branch

[Lorraine Kells]

Maria,

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CCGA Communications Team







On Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 4:25 PM Maria Maia via Communications <
communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:

> Hello!
>
> I hope this email finds you well! My name is Maria and I'm the Adult
> Librarian over at the Humboldt Park Branch. I just submitted a few upcoming
> Seed related events to your event calendar. I just wanted to check and make
> sure I did so correctly! Let me know if there's anything else needed on our
> end.
>
> We're excited to offer both events free of cost here at the Humboldt Park
> Branch. More info can be found below, as well!
>
>
>    - Seed Swap
>    <https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/65bcf97cde4b6141009f46fe>
>    <https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/65bcf97cde4b6141009f46fe>
>    - Saturday, March 30 from 10:00am-12:00pm
>       - Want to grow some plants but not sure what? Have more seeds than
>       you need? Come to our seed swap, where you can pick up free seeds or drop
>       off your extras!
>       We have a variety of seeds - vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The
>       Field Museum has also kindly donated native seeds, great for butterflies
>       and other local wildlife.
>       We will also have guests from UIC Heritage Garden on hand to answer
>       your questions as well!
>
>
>
>    - Working with Native Seeds: A Seed Starting Workshop with North
>    Branch Natives
>    <https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/65d4f789ddb9e34100a1d0f9>
>    <https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/65d4f789ddb9e34100a1d0f9>
>    - Saturday, March 30 from 12:00-1:00pm
>       - Seeds are one of the cheapest and easiest ways to get native
>       plants in your garden…and one of the most intimidating! Join North Branch
>       Native's expert horticulturists to demystify seed germination and learn
>       techniques to grow native plants for your garden on a budget. We will talk
>       about the function of various species that are good for bees and
>       butterflies and that provide flowers from spring through fall.
>       Plus, each attendee with get free seeds, soil, growing tray and
>       instructions will be provided to make it easy for you to get in on the
>       native gardening fun. Let’s grow together!
>       Registration is required!
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> *Maria Maia *(she/her) | Adult Librarian
>
> Humboldt Park Branch |1605 N Troy St | Chicago, IL 60647
>
> 312.744.2244 | mmaia at chipublib.org | chipublib.org/locations/36/
> <https://www.chipublib.org/locations/36/>
>
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