Author: carol

Lakeland Library Cooperative
Breaking Ground to Sow a Seed Library

Friday, September 30, 2016
9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Topics will include:
Demonstrate the importance of seeds in our communities and the need for seed libraries.
Describe how to structure a seed library simply and inexpensively, and offer suggestions for programming.
Learn how to easily manage the logistics of a seed library using a database, merging tools and other data management skills.
Tamarack has recently started a seed library so you will be able to see one up close and personal.
Come prepared with questions for our presenters who include Hope Nobel and Mary Russell from Tamarack and Ben Cohen.
Ben is the owner of Small House Farm; a small homestead business located in Sanford, MI. He and his family practice the traditional art of seed saving, which began as a hobby and has blossomed into a full time activity. Working to maintain the diversity of many heirloom crops is what Ben has become known for. Ben has grown seed crops for Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company and also serves as a regional coordinator for Joseph Simcox's Gardens Across America. Ben hosts workshops all around the state teaching about seeds, herbs, and the benefits of locally grown plants.

Location

Tamarack District Library 832 S Lincoln Ave Lakeview, MI 48850 989-352-6274

Register online at:
http://arwen.llcoop.org
Registration Deadline: Sept 23, 2016
(No cancellations /refunds after this date.)

Cost
$15 to LLC Members
$25 Non-LLC Members

Participants may call (616) 559-5253 ext. 210 on the morning of the workshop to find out if the event has been cancelled.