Coalition of area organizations curating a Seed Library
our mission
Through local partnerships, Brown County Seed Library provides education, encouragement, resources, and seeds to all community members to protect the current and future food supply. The Seed Library fosters self-reliance and empowers individuals to grow nutritious food and complementary plants that support pollinators.
Seed Packing Event!
Brown county seed library
NEW Master Gardeners and other Seed Library volunteers knew the Brown County Seed Library would be popular, we just didn’t know HOW popular. More than 3000 seed packets were distributed at our March 4, 2023 Launch Party!
More seeds for packing are on their way!! Come help us pack up seeds to go into the Brown County Library and take some home for yourself.
Join us on March 25, 2023 from 9am to noon and March 26, 2023 from noon-3pm to assemble and fill envelopes with seeds!
No need to register, just show up at room 139 in the STEM center at UWGB, located at 2019 Technology Way, Green Bay, WI.L
What is brown county seed library?
Brown County Seed Library is a curated collection of seeds – primarily edible plants – that are suited for success in our Northeastern Wisconsin growing region. These seeds will be available free of charge to anyone interested in planting vegetables, fruits and pollinator-friendly plants.
Our first year is focused on getting seeds into the hands of local growers of all ages. Seed donations and monetary donations to purchase seeds are needed to fill our Seed Library cabinet. Educational programs and future initiatives will encourage seed-saving techniques to help replenish the collection.
You can “join” the Brown County Seed Library at no cost by filling out a brief membership form. This will allow organizers to keep you informed about related news and later help us evaluate the use of the Seed Library.
The Seed Library will be housed and available to the public at Brown County Central Library in downtown Green Bay. 515 Pine Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
For more information contact: seedlibrary@newleaffoods.org
Planning and fundraising for this volunteer-based community project is underway through the leadership of these partner organizations:
- Brown County Community Gardens Program
- Brown County Library
- Green Bay Botanical Garden
- New Leaf Foods, Inc.
- Northeast Wisconsin Master Gardeners
- University of Wisconsin – Green Bay
- UW Extension Brown County
All partner organizations will collectively support this initiative by providing planning experience, volunteer coordination, seed and gardening expertise, in-kind contributions, fundraising support, educational programs and communication to keep the public informed.
Donations, grants and public support are needed to help this project take root and grow.
New Leaf Foods, a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is the fiscal agent for the Brown County Seed Library.
HOW YOU AND YOUR ORGANIZATION CAN HELP:
Monetary donations are needed to purchase bulk seeds and other supplies. Individuals and businesses are invited to donate packaged seeds to get us started.
- New Leaf Foods, Inc., is also collecting donations on behalf of the Seed Library (through PayPal or check).
Please be patient as we nurture and grow this new and exciting resource for all area residents!
GROWING GUIDES: VEGETABLES, HERBS, POLLINATORS AND FLOWERS
