WWE NM: Rooted in Community - Earth Day Planting Party

Rooted in Community: An Earth Day Planting Party

Women Who Explore Las Cruces

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EVENT DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY:

Celebrate Earth Day with Women Who Explore in partnership with the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library and the Tierra Sagrada Seed Library for a hands-on evening of planting, learning, and connection.

What We’ll Do

• Make biodegradable newspaper pots
• Fill them with nutrient-rich compost from the City of Las Cruces
• Plant beans, squash, and corn using the traditional Three Sisters method
• Learn how to grow and care for these plants at home

You’ll leave with planted pots ready to grow.

About the Tierra Sagrada Seed Library

The Tierra Sagrada Seed Library is a free community seed-sharing program housed inside Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.

It allows residents to:

• Check out seeds
• Grow them at home
• Save and return seeds to keep the cycle going

The program supports biodiversity, culturally significant crops, and community education around gardening and seed saving.

About the Compost

We’ll be using compost created locally through the City of Las Cruces green waste program.

• Yard waste is diverted from the landfill
• It is transformed into nutrient-rich compost
• Compost is made available to the public for free

By planting shared seeds in city-made compost, we are participating in a truly local cycle of sustainability.

The Three Sisters Tradition

The Three Sisters method pairs corn, beans, and squash in a system of mutual support:

• Corn provides structure for beans to climb
• Beans enrich the soil
• Squash shades the ground to retain moisture

It’s a beautiful reminder that we grow stronger together.

Important Note

This event is hosted at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. While this is a Women Who Explore event focused on building connection among women, the library is a public space. If visitors (men, children, other women) are present and interested in participating, they may join us.

📅 Wednesday, April 22
⏰ 5:30pm - 7:30pm
📍 Thomas Branigan Memorial Library

Come celebrate Earth Day, connect with community, and grow something meaningful together.

DIRECTIONS TO MEETING POINT:
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library: 200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88001

QUESTIONS? Please reach out ambassador Cassidy with any questions. Can't wait to see you all!

PLEASE NOTE: Ambassadors are not wilderness first aid certified. This is a casual get-together for shared outdoor enthusiasts. Safety is a top priority; please plan accordingly.****

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