​Let’s honor the seeds that connect us—and the stories that nourish us.

​Join us for a community seed swap and dialogue focused on the role of heirloom seeds and their importance in preserving biodiversity, history, and food sovereignty. 

​Participants will learn about a variety of heirloom seeds, discuss their unique cultural ties, and enjoy dishes based on these varieties. 

​Special Guest Speaker - Perren Carrillo (they/them) is the steward of Motherland, an ecological garden cultivating heritage foods from seed in their mother's front yard in Mid-City.

​What’s on the Menu: 

• ​Bean salad

• ​Cornmeal Pancakes

​Seed Swap:

​Participants will share and exchange seeds and stories tied to the seeds they share. If you don’t have seeds to share we will have some available. 

​What to Bring:  

• ​Seeds to share *optional

• ​Reusable utensils and bowl