Grow Springfield News Today

The seed bank at Lincoln Library is about to get a national following, thanks to Slow Food Springfield’s selection in a pilot seed sharing program. The local chapter is one of six chosen by Slow Food USA to kick off its new Share a Seed program that is asking gardeners throughout the country to “share their spares.” “If you’ve ever bought a packet of seeds, you open it up and there’s like 50 seeds. But who is growing 50 tomato plants?” Slow Food Springfield board president Alana R...

“Trees for a changing climate,” presented by Guy Sternberg, is one of the many nature-related programs. • Lab Girl book discussions at many area libraries throughout March and April – Auburn, Chatham, Girard, Rochester, Sherman, Williamsville, in addition to Lincoln Library, LLCC Library, Brookens Library at UIS and Illinois State Library. • Nature-inspired hands-on art projects at the Springfield Art Association and other locations . Mee...