You don't need to register for the swap - just come at any point during the day and have fun!
What can I bring? Native seeds, bulbs, rhizomes, cuttings, divisions, or live plants. Gardening tools, gloves, pots, in good condition only please.
Can I participate, even if I don’t have any seeds to share? Yes! We want you to get, grow, and love Utah native plants! Maybe next year you can bring your own to share!
What counts as native? We want to focus on plants native to Utah, but we welcome any USA native plants. Any non-natives (like vegetable seeds) will be donated to local free seed libraries!
Is it really free? Yes! We want to lower the barriers to growing awesome native seeds. We are extremely thankful to our sponsors who make this possible. Give what you can, take what you’ll use.
Tips for Seed Collection
Never use plastic bags! These keep any remaining moisture trapped and can rot and mold your seeds into mush. Check for pests! Seeds are an important food source for many critters, but you don’t want to put them with your seeds!
Water Conservation Coordinator, Utah Division of Water Resources
Matthew works at the Utah Division of Water Resources, where he helps administer the Landscape Incentive Program throughout rural Utah, from San Juan County to Cache County. During his graduate studies at the University of Utah, he focused on reintroducing native flora to urban ecosystems... Read More →
I have over 75 species of Utah-native plants in my suburban yard and save 80,000 gallons of water annually by having gathering spaces and gardens instead of a lawn. I enjoy growing native plants for food and medicine and to provide habitat for wildlife.
In this presentation, attendees will learn about the amazing pollinator diversity in their backyards and how to support these populations. We will go over the basics of pollinator identification and classification, then discover all the different forms, behaviors, and benefits of these awesome critters. Lastly, we'll discuss simple ways to support pollinators in backyards and beyond.
