Transcript

Nell’s Woodland hosting native seed exchange on Nov. 14 · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

0:05
Nels Woodland hosting native seed exchange on November 14th. Written by Michael
0:11
Urbanac. This article is being read by an automated voice, brought to
0:15
you by Everlet. The University of Illinois Extension invites the community to
0:21
a native seed exchange at Nell's Woodland in Ottawa, from 2 p.m.
0:25
To 4 p.m. Saturday, november fourteenth, at two thousand Alexis Avenue. This
0:29
seed exchange will give residents a chance to discover new plants, share
0:34
seeds, and connect with fellow gardening and nature enthusiasts, according to a
0:38
news release. They will also learn about plants native to The
0:41
region, explore their ecological benefits, and learn how to create wildlife-friendly landscapes.
0:47
Participants are encouraged to bring native plants seed to share, but seed
0:52
donations are not required to attend. Various locally collected native seeds will
0:56
be available for everyone to take home and grow in their own
1:00
landscapes. The Native Seed Exchange is part of the Native Plant Learning
1:04
series, which will have opportunities to learn about native plants through workshops,
1:08
seed exchanges, and guided outdoor experiences. To register, visit go.illinoy.edu
1:15
slash native seedx.