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African American Garden Seed Saving Workshop

November 23

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join Renee Keitt and NYBG’s Bronx Green-Up, Humanities Institute, and Edible Academy to save seeds from NYBG’s 2024 African American Garden exhibition, Diaspora: Same Boat Different Stops. Participants will hear about the exhibition’s curation and stewardship, learn the basics of seed keeping, and then be invited to save seeds from plants grown for the garden this season. Limited quantities of seeds will be available for participants to take home, and the full list of varieties can be found here. Workshop participants are also invited to bring their own seeds to share or process collectively.

Registration is required. Capacity for this event is limited, and a certain number of spots will be reserved for Bronx-based community gardeners, farmers, and educators.

Please contact bronxgreenup@nybg.org with any questions or concerns.

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About the Facilitator

Renee Keitt is a dedicated grower, seed saver, and master composter with a deep commitment to fostering resilient communities through the power of plants and shared knowledge. As Garden Manager at Kelly Street Garden, she has led the creation of a community apothecary, a seed-saving library, and a mushroom chamber, enriching the garden’s role as a source of nourishment and education.

Renee is also a land steward at Lydia’s Magic Garden, La Finca del Sur, New Roots Community Farm, and Diversity Edible Farm Garden. For several years, Renee has partnered with Seeds to Soil at Prime Produce, a modular rooftop garden furthering her work in urban agriculture and sustainable practices.

Join the Waitlist

This workshop is no longer accepting registrations or additions to the waitlist. If you have any questions or concerns, please email bronxgreenup@nybg.org.

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