Seed Library and Garden Community

  • Location
    Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania
  • Status
    Active
  • Age Level
    Any Age
    8 to 10 Years
    11 to 13 Years
  • Group Type
    Home School
  • Project created by Sarah

The Problem

Our community is losing green space due to development, and there has been a decline in native plant species, as well as habitat loss for wildlife. Additionally, our human community is struggling with access to food, rising costs, and access to supplemental options like gardening.

Our Plan

We are planning to build a Seed Library as an extension to our community Pollinator Garden. This will be a place where community members can access and exchange seasonally appropriate seeds with local educational resources inspiring curiosity while fostering confidence and environmental responsibility. We also plan to have a free native plants \'Green Wagon\' set up near the garden for gardeners who are dividing and exchanging native plants. We recognize the need for both increased native plants in our community, as well as the need for food-producing plants for families and individuals, and plan to offer both options, as well as flower seeds to help feed our pollinators specifically.

Themes Addressed

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    Food Choices
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    Food Insecurity
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    Kindness
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    Pollinators

The Benefit

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    People
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    Animals
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    Environment
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