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Seed Swap Day
at January Jr. Naturalists
Darke County Parks invites students in grades 3-6 to join them for the
Jr. Naturalists program on Saturday, January 28th from 9:30am to 12pm
at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on St. Rt. 502 west of Greenville.
This month will focus on seeds and biodiversity. Seeds were one of the
first commodities valued and traded. For millennia gardeners traded
their saved seeds to try new varieties, save money, and improve their
garden’s diversity. Students will look at the differences between
heirloom and hybrid seeds, learn how to properly collect and store
seeds, and do some trading of their own.
The Jr. Naturalists is a series of monthly programs designed to give
3rd-6th grade students hands-on interaction with the natural world and
a look at our current and historical place within it. Hikes, games,
crafts, and service projects are all a part of this exciting integrated
study group. A fee of $3 is charged for the program, and registration
is required. For questions about the Jr. Naturalists program or any
other park district programs or to register for the January class,
please call the park office at (937) 548-0165 or email
info@darkecountyparks.org.
Photo: Communities around the world host seed swapping events in
the late winter in preparation for spring planting.
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