Seed Saving 101

Asheville Tool Library

Learn the art of seed saving! Walk away with the practical skills to preserve your favorite plant varieties and support local biodiversity.

Join us for Seed Saving 101, part one of our two part Seed Saving Series in collaboration with Lu of <a href="https://www.utopianseed.org/" title="https://www.utopianseed.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Utopian Seed Project</a>. During this informational workshop, participants will learn about seed saving at any scale, whether that's on your garden or for larger production. This workshop includes a presentation that will demonstrate seed selection, adaptation, what to do's &amp; what not to do's when seed saving, and how to produce robust seeds for an array of staple crops. Walk away with the knowledge to go home and save your own seeds, show up prepared to Part 2 (Seed Processing &amp; Storing) and a copy of the presentation. Skill Level: This class is for beginner and intermediate skill levels.Age Requirement: Participants must be 18 or older.Important Workshop Details<ul><li>Attendees should arrive 15 minutes early to check in.</li><li>Refunds are only allowed until 72 hours before the event.</li><li>Bathrooms and refillable water stations are available on site.</li><li>If a class does not reach a sustainable capacity, the instructor may cancel up to 48 hours before the event. In that case, all attendees will receive a full refund.</li></ul>Questions? Contact us at workshopscoordinator@ashevilletoollibrary.org.Equitable Access We believe everyone deserves access to hands-on learning opportunities, regardless of income. That's why each workshop includes a limited number of Equitable Access seats.To help us share these opportunities widely:<ul><li>Each participant may claim an Equitable Access seat once per quarter (every three months).</li><li>These spots are first-come, first-served and limited by class size.</li><li>If you've already used an equitable seat this quarter, we ask that you register at full price so others can benefit.</li></ul>Please only claim these tickets if cost is truly a barrier for you — this helps ensure that those who need the support most can take part.

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