Brown County Seed Library
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.
What is the Brown County Seed Library?
The 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 are available free of charge to anyone interested in planting vegetables, fruits and pollinator-friendly plants.
Every year, we focus on getting seeds into the hands of local growers of all ages. Seed donations and monetary donations have been collected to purchase seeds to fill our Seed Library cabinet. Educational programs and future initiatives will encourage seed-saving techniques to help replenish the collection.
The Seed Library is housed and available to the public at Brown County Central Library in downtown Green Bay at 515 Pine Street, Green Bay, WI 54301.
Planning and fundraising for this volunteer-based community project is underway through the leadership of Brown County Community Gardens Program, Brown County Library, Green Bay Botanical Garden, New Leaf Foods, Inc. (fiscal agent), Northeast Wisconsin Master Gardeners, University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, and 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 help this project grow. New Leaf Foods, a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is the fiscal agent for the Brown County Seed Library. Monetary donations will be used to purchase bulk seeds and other supplies. Individuals and businesses are invited to donate packaged seeds as well.
Learn how to grow one of the Seed Library’s core seeds.This information is provided by UW Extension Brown County.
Growing Guides
Join the Seed Library
Fill out a brief membership form to “join” the Seed Library. This helps organizers to evaluate Seed Library use and to keep you informed about related news.
Grants
Become a Seed Steward
Learn more about what it means to become a seed steward, and complete trainings to earn your certification.
Cellcom, WPS Foundation, Schreiber Foods, and the Rotary Club of Green Bay have provided support to the Brown County Seed Library for the 2024 year. Because of these grants, the Seed Library was able to purchase seeds and packing materials to expand community reach. Thank you sponsors!
For more information about the Brown County Seed Library, email us at seedlibrary@newleaffoods.org
Brown County Seed Library Organizers:
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
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
Fiscal Agent
