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The Common Seed Project

This guide gathers information and resources for the "Common Seed" project initiated by seed libraries in and around the Massachusetts Pioneer Valley.

Regional Programs and Workshops

Programs and workshops are open to everyone, whether or not they participate in Common Seed.
Please check host websites for the latest updates or cancellations.

Date/Time Program or Workshop Location
Wednesday, 6 September 2025 6pm Seed Saving - the why and how Rowe Public Library, Rowe, MA
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
7pm		 Seed Saving - the why and how Clapp Memorial Library, Belchertown, MA
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.		 Seed Saving Workshop
Space is limited, RSVP: kimy@gcc.mass.edu		 Greenfield Community College
Outdoor Learning Lab
Friday, 17 October, 2025 
3pm		 Seed Saving - the why and how Greenfield Public Library, Greenfield, MA
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.		 Perennial Seed Saving Workshop
Space is limited, RSVP: kimy@gcc.mass.edu		 Greenfield Community College
Outdoor Learning Lab

Past Workshops

Programs and workshops are open to everyone, whether or not they participate in Common Seed.
Please check host websites for the latest updates or cancellations.

Date/Time Program or Workshop Location
Thursday, 17 April 2pm Soil Blocking  Greenfield Public Library 
Saturday, 19 April
1pm		 Ditch the Plastic: Using a Soil Blocker for Seed Starting Meekins Library / Williamsburg Library
Saturday, 12 April 
10am to 1pm		 Seed starting using soil blocks Hardwick Paige Memorial Library 
Sunday, March 30
3 p.m. 		 How to use a soil blocker for seed starting  Mass Aggie Seed Library / UMass Amherst 
Wednesday, March 26 
12 p.m.		 Seed Starting Workshop 
Space is limited, RSVP: kimy@gcc.mass.edu		 Greenfield Community College

Wednesday, 26 March
5:30pm to 7:30pm drop-in

 Soil blocking and seed starting workshop  Rowe Public Library 
Thursday, March 20
1:30 p.m.		 How to use a soil blocker for seed starting  Mass Aggie Seed Library / UMass Amherst 
Sunday, March 9
3 p.m. 		 How to use a soil blocker for seed staring 

Mass Aggie Seed Library / UMass Amherst
Thursday, March 6
5 p.m.		 Sharing the Gift of Seeds at the Forbes Library 
Fruition Seeds		 Forbes Library, Northampton