Orcas Island’s 4th Annual Community Heirloom Seed and Plant Exchange is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 10 at the West Sound Community Hall on Dear Harbor Road from 2 to 5 p.m.
Ronda Jones, event organizer says, “It’s time to organize and share our precious GMO-free saved seed with others. Everyone is welcome.”
The schedule is as follows:
- 2:00 ~ Deliver Items & View Offerings
- 2:15 ~ Introductions & Swapping Etiquette
- 2:30 ~ Open Exchange & Networking
- 4:00 ~ Raffle & Clean-up (4 NW Flower & Garden Show tickets, $25 Island Hardware gift cert., seed cleaning screens, & more!) Must be present to win raffle items).
Ronda Jones includes “very special appreciation to our sponsors:”
- Ad Mark
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company
- Clif Bar Family Foundation Seed Matters
- Orcas Island Hardware
- Peace Seeds
- Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
- West Sound Community Club
Jones adds that a few more volunteers are needed to help with organizing tables, etc. “If you are interested in sponsoring or helping with this fabulous community event, please let us know!” Jones can be contacted at 376-6796.
In advance of the Orcas Island event, the Bellingham community will celebrate its 5th Annual Seed Day on Sunday, Jan. 27 at the Majestic Ball Room, 1027 N. Forest St. & Maple St. in Bellingham, south of the Food Co-op.
For more information on this event, go to: transitionwhatcom.ning.com/events/community-seed-swap-2013
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