

"Saving Seeds and Growing Community: Starting a Seed Library"
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Lincoln Library, Springfield's Public Library 326 S.7th St. Springfield, Illinois Presented by Grow Springfield, a network of urban growers About the program: This year the Normal Public Library and University of Illinois Extension established the Normal Seed Library, a free seed project committed to making wholesome food available to community members. Through this project, they hope to foster community resilience, self-reliance,


We're Hiring: Grow Spingfield Administrative Position now available through Americorp
Grow Springfield Administrative Position now available through Americorp Host site: Illinois Stewardship Alliance SUMMARY: Working closely with Grow Springfield administrative committee, the AmeriCorps member will help to coordinate Grow Springfield, a community garden and urban agriculture network through event organizing, research, media, marketing and more. Term length: 900 hours (Beginning November 2014) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Learn about the issues of community gardening,