Community Seed Library

Description

The Community Seed Library is a self-service seed sharing library, provided by JMU Libraries, and available to all. No library card necessary!

We have seeds for vegetables, herbs, and flowers. We prioritize heirloom or open-pollinated seeds and plants that are well-suited to growing conditions in the Shenandoah Valley. We also strive to provide culturally competent seed types, recognizing the diverse populations and gardening knowledge of our neighbors across the Valley and their plant traditions.

Mission

The Community Seed Library encourages community empowerment and supports food sovereignty by providing:

• free access to seeds for all
• programming to share knowledge and skills related to growing gardens and saving seeds
• relevant resources and information

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Web Presence

https://guides.lib.jmu.edu/seedlibrary

Involvement

Involves Staff, Involves Participants External to JMU

Scope

Harrisonburg/Local/VA

Date

April, 2020

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Engagement Attributes

JMU Specific

Type of Partner

Other

Primary Focus of Program

Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability

Begin Date

4-2020

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement

Format

Community Service

On/Off campus

On campus

Academic Level of Engagement

College