Seed Swap + Short Talks

Save the date, bring your seeds! Attend the Seed Swap + Short Talks to donate, trade, and try new seeds. Native plants, veggies, herbs, annuals, and perennials are all welcome at this free event. There will be short talks to guide you to success when planting from seed as well as local, nature-based groups and professionals to help you in your 2026 plant growing experience.

Contact Krista at krista.knps@gmail.com to arrange collection of seeds in advance to have them ready to be shared at the beginning of the event.

Schedule:

1:00 – Doors Open

1:15 – Talk: Krista Dallinger, KNPS – “Stratification and Germination: Successfully Pre-treating Seeds”

2:15 – Talk: Seth Macy, Bee City Wichita garden caretaker – “Starting Seeds in Jugs and Trays”

4:00 – Seed Swap Ends

4:15 – Guided Meditation – Kalyn Boesen will lead a meditation to connect you with the natural environment around you.

Booth Vendors: Kansas Native Plant Society, Sedgwick Co Master Gardeners, Bee City Wichita, Grassland Groupies, Growing Culture ICT

Location: Sedgwick Co Extension Office, Bison Room  – 7001 W 21st St N, Wichita 67205