Johnson City Parks and Recreation will host a seed swap from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Attendees will swap native, heirloom and veggie seeds. 

Attendees who do not have seeds to swap will find plenty of information jumpstart their gardens. The event will include exhibits – many emphasizing pollinator needs and citizen science opportunities – a guest speaker and children’s activities.

The event is free and open to all ages. 

9 a.m.: Doors open

                       9-9:45 a.m.: Exhibits available for viewing

                       9:45 a.m.-10:15 a.m.: Dr. Darrell Moore, ETSU Biological Sciences professor

                       10:15 a.m.-noon: Guests welcome to visit exhibits and swap seeds.

Sponsors/partners includeBoone Watershed Partnership, Build It Up TN, ETSU Art & Design Dept., HERBalachia, What’s the Buzz, Southern Appalachian Plant Society, Tennessee Smart Yards, Wild Ones, Zoo Knoxville, Carver Peace Gardens, ETSU Biology Department staff and students, Jacob’s Nature Park at Sinking Creek, Tri-Cities Food Cooperative Interest Group.  

For more information, call 423-283-5821. 

CONTACT:    Connie Deegan, nature program coordinator
                             Parks and Recreation
                             423-283-5821