Dig In: Seed Saving To Reduce Costs, Share, Grow From Seeds

Let's come together to learn about seeds as well as collect, process, sort, and

organize them for winter sowing and next season's plantings. Bring your seeds (food/herbs & natives). Bring your skills. Let’s learn and work together! All knowledge levels are welcomed. Seed cleaning tools and supplies will be provided.

Bring a portable chair and notebook to take notes, and reusable (suggested) supplies:

- Brown bags

- Envelopes

- Garden gloves

- Pen/Marker

🌿 Workshop leader Renee Patten is NeighborSpace Garden Leader of 9 years and has learned the knowledge and skills to share from years of experience and education from the Chicago Community Gardeners Association, the Morton Arboretum, and the Volunteer Stewardship Network. They are a volunteer and co-chair of the Edgewater Environmental Coalition and with the Chicago Park District Natural Areas Program. Their day job is Sustainability Coordinator for the Forest Preserves of Cook County. You can spot them in the garden wearing vegetable overalls.

Rain Date: Saturday, October 19 at 10:30 AM

Host or Publisher Edgewater Environmental Sustainability Project