Thinking about starting a seed library—or nurturing one that’s just taken root? Join us on Saturday, February 14 for a virtual gathering designed for communities planning to open or recently opened seed libraries.
The day will feature three presenters, each offering a 20-minute talk followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. We’ll wrap up with 30 minutes of facilitated breakout rooms to connect, share ideas, and learn from one another.
📹 Recorded: All presentations will be recorded. Breakout rooms will not be recorded.
🎟️ Registration (sliding scale): $10–$25
No one turned away for lack of funds.
🗣️🌐 Language access: Presenters will speak in English. Closed captions will be available with options to select your preferred language. We hope to offer breakout rooms in French and Spanish, and we’re happy to support other languages if there’s interest.
Presenters: (Bios)
Aly Trombitas, Agriculture & Horticulture Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension, NY, USA
Marie-ève Boutin, Squamish CAN, Squamish, BC, Canada
Rebecca Newburn, Founder, Seed Library Network
Come plant the seeds for a strong start—we’d love to grow alongside you. 🌱
Thanks to our regional seed company sponsors who will be offering some seed bundles to several randomly selected attendees.
Canada 🇨🇦: Salt Spring Seeds, Jardin Montinière Garden, Tourne-Sol Cooperative Farm
USA 🇺🇸: Great American Seed Up, Hudson Valley Seed Company, Adaptive Seeds
Is your seed library open? Would you be willing to help support a conversation in one of the breakout rooms for 30 minutes? Guidelines and tips here. This is Saturday, Feb. 14th from 1:30-2 PM EST | 10:30-11 AM PST.
Did you know National Seed Swap Day is on the last Saturday of January every year? During this time of year, we hope you are attending seed swap gatherings, sharing seeds with your friends and community, or browsing the new seed catalogs that have been released. If you are attending events later this month, consider ordering brochures for free from Going to Seed website here to spread the word about Adaptation Agriculture.
The Seed Farmer Podcast with Dan Brisebois offers conversations about growing, selecting, and stewarding seeds. Dan is a longtime seed grower and market farmer at Tourne-Sol Co-operative Farm, Quebec, Canada, and he brings a grounded, systems-level perspective that’s especially valuable for anyone supporting community seed sharing.
For seed librarians, this podcast is a rich resource for understanding how seeds are grown, why genetic diversity matters, and how on-farm realities connect to the seeds we circulate and the stories we share. It’s a great way to deepen your seed knowledge and strengthen the roots between farmers and libraries.
🎧 Find the Seed Farmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. You may also want to get a copy of his book by the same name, The Seed Farmer, to deepen your knowledge of seed saving.
World Localization Day (WLD) is an annual celebration convened by the international NGO Local Futures. On June 21 and throughout the month of June, Local Futures and an array of inspiring partners from around the world host in-person and online events to highlight localization as a strategy for change. This celebration is also an important opportunity to promote the many efforts and initiatives that foster ecological economies, thriving communities and healthy local food systems.
The aim of WLD is also to demonstrate that the myriad of seemingly small, grassroots, community led projects across the planet are in fact part of a global, and therefore powerful, movement. These projects are also acts of resistance to the dominant forces of oppression and are building a new economics of happiness.
In the coming weeks Local Futures will be activating their campaign to invite grassroots campaigns to register their events on the WLD website, but feel free to check out their resources now to get a feel for this inspiring initiavie. They also have an information filled (but not too frequent) newsletter.
Hosted by the American Library Association SustainRT in partnership with the Seed Library Network
Tuesday, Feb. 17 1- 2:30 PM EST
Register: https://bit.ly/sustainseedlib
This class is helpful for anyone looking to start or enhance a seed library. It covers how to create clear lending guidelines, promote seed returns, and evaluate donated seeds. You’ll also get practical advice on community engagement and building a diverse, resilient collection. It’s full of actionable tips and simple ways to boost participation.
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