Sustainable State College and the Penn State Student Farm are teaming up to offer the annual Seed Swap and Gardening Workshop event on Thursday, April 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 3 Dots Downtown.
We invite all to stop by, take home seeds, enjoy catering from Websters, and learn key information about starting your growing season. There will be informational tables to showcase valuable gardening knowledge, such as plant families, healthy eating, container gardening, and more.
There will be plenty of seeds to share, and visitors are encouraged to bring their own to share if they have them, but it’s not required.
Learning to grow your own food from seeds can be a valuable skill to help fight food insecurity. We recognize the indispensable role that local non-profit organizations play in addressing food insecurity in the State College Borough and beyond. Growing your own food and teaching others to do so can be an effective way to help someone meet their food needs more independently and open up the conversation around food insecurity.
“We are excited to host the Community Seed Swap for the second year in a row,” said Marta Plumhoff, event planner. “This is a great opportunity for people to get a jump start on their gardens, whether they’re experienced or just starting out. We’ll send you home with seeds, tips for growing, and even instructions on how to save your seeds for next year.”
We hope to incite curiosity in sustainable food systems, increase food independence, and empower people to take ownership of their health in the month of April leading up to Earth Day.