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Dec
6

Native Plant Seed Swap & Celebration

Saturday, December 6th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603 Map

Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Seed/Plant Share Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Celebrate New York’s Native Plants!
Wild Ones Mid-Hudson Valley Presents: A Native Seed Swap

Join us for a free, family-friendly seed swap celebrating the beauty and diversity of New York’s native plants!

-Learn about how native plants support birds and pollinators
-Share your favorite native seeds
-Connect with fellow gardeners
-Discover new varieties to create a resilient and biodiverse garden
-Enjoy activities for children and a bake sale

Coming to the Seed Swap?  Please register here and read on to volunteer or pre-register seeds that you are bringing.

 Sign up here to lend a hand and be part of the celebration!

No seeds to swap? No problem!
All are welcome to come and take home some native seeds to get started. Choose from over 100 plant species suitable for many different site conditions. Knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to give guidance and help answer questions.

Bringing seeds to share?

Pre-register any seeds you wish to bring so we can prepare plant care signs in advance. Please bring your native plant seeds, cleaned and labeled in paper bags or envelopes. Drop them off at the Seed Registration Table on the day of the event. Find more information on seed collecting and cleaning here.

We're partnering with:
-Vassar College
-the Poughkeepsie Farm Project
-the Vassar College Community Gardens
-Spackenkill Middle School

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