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#KingsportTN - Happening right now!

Seed Swap
February 7, 2026, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

"🌱 Join Us for a Seed Swap at the Kingsport Public Library! 🌱
Calling all green thumbs and garden enthusiasts! 🌿 On Saturday, February 7th, 2026, from 12 PM to 4 PM, come swap seeds, share gardening tips, and explore a variety of local organizations that will have information about all things gardening.
🎉 Don’t miss the hands-on Biodegradable Seed Pot Activity—plant seeds in pots that can go directly into the ground as a seedling (while supplies last)!
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is the perfect place to grow your garden dreams. 🌼
📍 Location: Kingsport Public Library (inside the Fort Henry Mall)
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, February 7th, 2025, 12 PM - 4 PM
Let’s dig into spring together! 🌻✨

https://www.kingsportlibrary.org/event-calendar/#/events/z1KxoKn6Jk/instances/uC7SrKHeCY/

#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSwap #GardenCommunity #Tennessee #BuildingCommunity #SeedSharing

🚀🌴 SpaceCoastSec meets next Wed, 2/11 at 6:30PM EST! Join us in-person for chill networking + a talk by Cormat on Bjorn, a Raspberry Pi network scanning/offensive tool. Come learn + hang! 🤝💻 #SpaceCoast #InfoSec #CyberSecurity #Brevard #RaspberryPi #BuildingCommunity

Well, this is different!

#AnnArborMI - #SeedSwap & Sip Saturday

February 28, 2026 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Everyday Wines
410 North Fourth Ave
Ann Arbor, MI, 48104

"Spring is just around the corner and with our current winter conditions, we are sooooo excited! If you're like us here at Everyday Wines, we spend all year thinking about our spring and summer gardens. We're once again hosting a free seed swapping event for our fellow gardeners. Bring some seeds to exchange and sip on a couple of free wine samples.

If you feel like hanging around after you sample a couple of wines, we'll also be offering a chance to purchase a glass of wine, a beer, or non-alcoholic beverage until 6:15pm.

This event is free but we are asking people to sign-up so we can prepare for how many are coming."

To RSVP:
https://everyday-wines.com/collections/upcoming-tastings-events/products/seed-swap-sip-sat-feb-28th-4-30pm-to-6-00pm

#SolarPunkSunday #SeedExchange #BuildingCommunity #Wine #Michigan

3rd Annual #SouthGeorgia #SeedSwap

Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 (11 AM to 2:30 PM)

"2026 is a monumental year... a year to embrace our past, and to cultivate a connection with our agrarian heritage and our community. We’re excited to announce that we will again be hosting the South Georgia Seed Swap at #GeneralCoffeeStatePark! Rain or shine join us February 28th!

Meet at the #RelihanMuseumAndNatureCenter. We encourage all who plan to join us to bring some #NonGMO, #heirloom, or #NativeSeeds to swap with others in attendance. If you have old local varieties we especially hope you'll attend and share!

Presentations on heirloom seeds and seed saving will take place throughout the event. There will be tables, chairs, and plenty of good conversation. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a novice, this is a wonderful learning event.

Admission: FREE
Standard parking fee required
Event Phone: 912-384-7082 "

Source:
https://www.facebook.com/GeneralCoffeeSP/photos/3rd-annual-south-georgia-seed-swapsaturday-feb-28-2026-11-am-to-230-pm-2026-is-a/1224502829865083/

#SolarPunkSunday #Georgia #Seedsharing #GrowYourOwn #HeirloomSeeds #NonGMOSeeds #SharingKnowledge #BuildingCommunity

A table covered by a white table cloth. On the table are bowls of seeds, seed pods, sprouting onions, and loose beans.

#MidlandMI - Great Lakes Bay Region #SeedSwap and #RegenerativeAgriculture Expo

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10am - 2pm

5121 Bay City Rd, Midland, MI 48642-2029, United States

🌱 "Great Lakes Bay Region Seed Swap & Regenerative Agriculture Expo

Free Admission!

No Seeds? No Problem! Our free Community Seed Table ensures everyone can participate.

Join us for a vibrant, event celebrating community resilience, ecological stewardship, and the shared passion for growing, saving, and sustaining life from the soil up. This expo welcomes participants of all skill levels—from curious beginners to expert growers—and offers a dynamic space to learn, exchange, connect, and collaborate.

Whether you're bringing seeds, sharing skills, showcasing goods, or just exploring, you’re welcomed and valued at this event.

Come connect, learn, swap, and grow with us!"🌿

https://www.facebook.com/events/1648909356484529/

#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSharing #GrowYourOwn #SolarPunkSunday #SeedExchange #Gardening #GrowYourOwnFood #BuildingCommunity #Michigan

12 Useful Tips for Organizing a #SeedSwap

By Tanya Anderson, December 28, 2021

"This is how to organize a seed swap and plant-sharing event that helps people (including yourself) get seeds for free. Includes ideas for booking a venue, sponsors, donations, and reaching people with news of the event. "

#SolarPunkSunday #SeedExchange #SeedSharing #Gardening #GrowYourOwn #BuildingCommunity

A beautiful sight, @kevinronceray ! Tagging for #SolarPunkSunday, #BuildingCommunity !

#WhiteLakeMI - "Join us for our 2nd Annual #SeedSwap & Sale at Indian Springs Metropark in White Lake, MI! The event is on #NationalSeedSwapDay, January 31, 2026, from 11am to 2pm in the Environmental Discovery Center.

This event is free and for all ages. No registration is needed, just come anytime between 11 and 2. You do not need to bring seeds in order to take seeds, but if you have extras to share, great! We will have a table where you can leave your seeds for other gardeners to take.
See the event details for more info, or email me at leah.soles@metroparks.com
Think spring! Hope to see you there!"

FB Post:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1034759257707815/permalink/1616291846221217/

#SolarPunkSunday #Michigan #NationalSeedSwapDay #GrowYourOwn #SeedExchange #BuildingCommunity
#Gardening #SharingKnowledge

#PortlandCT - Garden Club #SeedSwap Jan. 31 in Portland, Connecticut

"Celebrate National Seed Swap Day with the Portland River Valley Garden Club on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waverly Center, 7 Waverly Ave, Portland, Connecticut.

"Thanks to our sponsors - Burpee Seeds, Harts Seeds, NE Seed, MI Gardener and Baker Creek Seeds - we have a large selection of seeds available for you to take and swap. You can also bring labeled seeds saved from your garden or unopened seed packets from last year.

"Club members will be offering demos on making #SeedBombs, #WinterSowing and growing #microgreens. Plant #basil or #chive seeds to take home. Visit #RiverBendBookshop’s pop-up garden-themed #BookFair and learn about the Portland Library’s #SeedLibrary. Delicious comfort food and refreshments will be available.

Admission is free; food bank donations are encouraged."

For more details, visit the Portland River Valley Garden Club website: https://portland-river-valley-garden-club.blogspot.com/

Source:
https://seedswapday.blogspot.com/2026/

#SolarPunkSunday #Connecticut #NationalSeedSwapDay #GrowYourOwn #SeedExchange #BuildingCommunity
#Gardening #SharingKnowledge

#YoungAZ - #SeedSwap Event in Young Arizona on January 31st from 9 am - 11 am

at the Pleasant Valley Community Center

For questions, contact: Marialena Murphy, Pleasant Valley Community Seed Librarian, marialenamurphy@gmail.com.

Source:
https://seedswapday.blogspot.com/2026/

#SolarPunkSunday #Arizona #NationalSeedSwapDay #GrowYourOwn #SeedExchange #BuildingCommunity
#Gardening #SharingKnowledge

Another early #SolarPunkSunday post!

Join #SeedSaversExchange to celebrate #NationalSeedSwapDay!

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the Vesterheim Commons.

This event is free and open to the public. Vesterheim Commons, 508 West Water St., Decorah, Iowa, 52101. All ages are welcome!

"Festivities will include:

- Community seed swap plus seeds from the Seed Savers Exchange seed bank
- Short presentations on the seed saving and the history of Seed Savers Exchange

Who attends a seed swap?

Everyone is welcome. Never gardened before? Come and bring your curiosity! Gardened and saved seeds your whole life? Bring your seeds and stories to share.

What do I need to bring to this event?

It’s not required to bring anything to the seed swap. If you have seeds you’d like to share, please bring them! If possible, bring them in a labeled container with the crop type, variety, and year grown. If you have extra ziplock bags, paper packets, or other potential seed containers for seeds you receive, bring those as well.

Seed Savers Exchange will bring empty, blank packets and writing utensils for people to use.

At seed swap events hosted by Seed Savers Exchange, there are set guidelines for the types of seeds allowed.

Allowed

- Open-pollinated seeds.
- Locally saved seeds.
- Excess-bought seeds.
- Excess seeds donated by a seed company.

Prohibited

- Seeds or plants that are considered illegal, either federally in the United States of America or in the state of the event.
- Genetically engineered plants, F1 hybrids, poisonous, noxious, or controlled seeds, and plants.
- Patented varieties. Although gardeners can grow and save patented varieties, it is illegal to distribute them. Refer to the USDA website for a list of patented varieties.
- Unknown seed from volunteer plants."

FMI:
https://seedsavers.org/events/national-seed-swap-day/

#SeedSwap #Iowa #GrowYourOwn #SeedExchange #BuildingCommunity #Gardening #SharingKnowledge

Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday, since this event is tomorrow, January 31st!

#MinotND - Community #SeedSwap event set for Jan. 31

Jan 23, 2026

"NDSU Extension-Ward County is inviting gardeners, seed savers and anyone curious about growing their own plants to join Ward County Master Gardeners at a Community Seed Swap, Saturday, Jan. 31, from 1-3 p.m. The event will be at the Ward County Extension Office, 900 13th St. SE, Minot.

"This free, family-friendly gathering celebrates #NationalSeedSwapDay, a long-standing tradition which brings people together to exchange seeds, stories and gardening knowledge. National Seed Swap Day, held annually on the last Saturday in January, serves as a reminder to gardeners that spring is on its way and marks an ideal time for preparation of starting seeds indoors. Additionally, the exchange of seeds perpetuates biodiversity throughout the #community.

"Whether an experienced seed saver or just getting started, the event offers a friendly place to meet fellow gardening enthusiasts and discover new varieties for the 2026 growing season.

"Light refreshments will be provided, and #MasterGardeners will be on hand to answer questions about seed saving, including best practices for labeling and storing seeds, as well as other gardening tips. Attendees are encouraged, but not required, to bring seeds in clearly labeled packets with plant name, variety and year collected to make swapping easier for everyone.

"For more information, contact the Ward County Extension Office at 857-6444."

https://www.minotdailynews.com/news/local-news/2026/01/community-seed-swap-event-set-for-jan-31/

#NorthDakota #GrowYourOwn #SeedExchange #BuildingCommunity #Gardening #SharingKnowledge

#MinneapolisMN - #IndigenousProtectorMovement
Community Operations Update

"Indigenous Protector Movement is activated in response to the ongoing #ICE presence and the escalating #authoritarian actions of the federal government in our communities.

Powwow Grounds & All My Relations Gallery
1414–1416 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis
Open daily from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
These spaces are currently serving as #CommunitySupport and staging locations for volunteers, #patrollers, and #LegalObservers. Individuals are welcome to stop in to stock their vehicles with supplies, warm up, and connect with others doing this work. Coffee and food are available throughout the day.

Beginning today, there will be daily #KnowYourRights trainings facilitated by #NDNCollective:
Minneapolis American Indian Center
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (daily)
In addition, tribal representatives are on site providing rapid #TribalID support for those who need it. This is a coordinated, community-led response grounded in care, protection, and #solidarity. We encourage people to move with intention, stay informed, and support one another. Thank you to everyone showing up for our relatives."

#USPol #NativeAmericanNews #KYR #ICEOut #ICESucks #MutualAid #BuildingCommunity #WeProtectOurselves #BorderPatrol #MurderPatrol #CBP #Fascism #ReaderSupportedNews #CensoredNews

RE: https://mastodon.ie/@BrambleBearSnoring/115956704373512410

Ending #SolarPunkSunday with this post from @BrambleBearSnoring ! TY to BrambleBear, @MaQuest , and everyone else who used the hashtag this week. Remember, #BuildingCommunity is #Resistance!

Includes #recipes such as #SpringGreens Spanikopita, Veggie #StaleBread Pudding, Rainbow Stir Fry, #BananaSkin Fritters, Surplus Shakshouka, and #ZeroWaste Herb Bombs!

#UKHarvest Recipes

"Here you can discover some of our favourite and most loved left over food recipes for you to try at home."

Learn more:
https://www.ukharvest.org.uk/education/ukhrecipes

#SolarPunkSunday #FoodForAll
#Food4All #FoodSecurity
#FoodInsecurity #FoodWaste #BuildingCommunity #Leftovers #FoodScraps

#UKHarvest

"We are on a mission to prevent food waste and food insecurity by enriching and educating our communities."

#CommunityFoodHubs

"Affordable food, support and advice open to all. No referral needed.

Get the support you need whilst helping to fight food waste at our Community Food Hubs. Access affordable food, learn low-cost cooking, and find support on a range of social issues. Just bring a bag and a suggested donation of £5*. No one will be turned away."

List of Community #FoodHubs:
https://www.ukharvest.org.uk/education/community-food-hub

FMI - https://www.ukharvest.org.uk/

#SolarPunkSunday #FoodForAll #Food4All #FoodSecurity #FoodInsecurity #FoodWaste #BuildingCommunity #UK

So, for the next few hours, I'll be focusing on #FoodWaste, and then I'll be switching gears to post about #WarmingCenters -- after all, making sure everyone is fed, warm, healthy, and safe is a key part of #BuildingCommunity and #SolarPunkSunday!

RE: https://mas.to/@wellingboroughecogroup/115905984183522379

Tagging for #SolarPunkSunday!

#BuildingCommunity #eco #fun #warmspace #Wellingborough

Bulletin #4311, Planning and Managing a Community “Giving” Garden in Maine

By John Jemison, Extension Professor, Soil and Water Quality, University of Maine Cooperative Extension

"This guide is intended to help anyone who has an interest in community gardening to do that task with skill and capacity. Gardening isn’t difficult, but gardening well is not easy. This guide can be useful for anyone who gardens, but I have designed it intentionally to help people start community gardens and community giving gardens. This guide provides information on gardening methods; pest management; what, when, and how to plant specific vegetables with a focus on New England growing conditions; delivery program basics; and putting the garden to bed for the winter. I have also included some links to recipes that can be given to the food recipients so that they know what to do with the foods we provide."

Includes topics such as:
- Starting a Garden Program
- Volunteers and Volunteer Management
- Why Raised Beds
- Proper Use of Compost
- Feeding Plants
- Controlling Insects and Other Pests Organically

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/4311e/

#SolarPunkSunday #GivingGardens #GardeningInMaine #CommunityGardens #GardeningInNewEngland #BuildingCommunity #FoodSecurity

Alrighty then... We know there's shit going down. But for the next 24 hours, I'll be focused on #SolarPunkSunday (unless there is breaking news that can't wait).

Let's get SPS started!!!

#SolarPunk #RightToRepair #RepairCafes #SeedStarting #Agroecology #BuildingCommunity #Rewilding #VisibleMending #FiberArts #FoodWaste #Earth4All #ABetterWorld #ResistanceIsFertile

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