Free the Seeds event coming up in March

Free the Seeds returns to the Flathead Valley March 5–7, for the seventh year of workshops and a free seed giveaway. This year’s event features two locations for the open-pollinated seed giveaway and free virtual workshops that promote real seeds, real food, and real skills. Events on tap include:

Seed Bundle Giveaway

9 a.m. – Noon, Saturday, March 5

· Kalispell – Flathead Valley Community College (west parking lot)

· Columbia Falls – ImagineIF Library

Virtual Workshops

Saturday, March 5

· 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Building Community Seed Gardens by Robin Kelson (The Good Seed Co.)

· 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.  From Seed to Potent Skin Care by Annegret Pfeifer (Kettle Care Organics)

· 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  Community Conversation Panel – Inform Our Future

Sunday, March 6

· 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mushroom Cultivation by Shawn McDyre (Sun Hands Farm)

· 3 p.m. - 4:30p.m. Pickling Your Garden by Julie Laing (Twice as Tasty)

· 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Kids’ Cooking Class by Farmer Whitney (Land to Hand)

Monday, March 7

· 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  Seed Starting 101 by Nathan Christianson (Raven Ridge Farm)

All workshops will be virtual. Free registration required to attend.

Each virtual workshop will feature an expert presentation and plenty of time for questions and answers. At the Community Conversation, presenters will lead an open discussion with panelists and then the floor will open up and participants will be encouraged to engage in the conversation.

Links for the free virtual, interactive workshops and Community Conversation are available on the Land to Hand MT website; pre-registration is required. Sign up and learn more at landtohandmt.org.