Saving Heirloom Collard Seeds (On-site Drop-in Program)

Lola Bloom, USBG Urban Agriculture Education Specialist; Amanda Helin, USBG Gardener (Advanced) 
Discover how the U.S. Botanic Garden is saving seeds and participating in the Heirloom Collards Project through this interactive, hands-on activity. Please note: This is a drop-in experience and will be on-going over the course of the designated program time.  

This program is offered as part of a partnership with Seed Savers Exchange and the Heirloom Collards Project. 

Intended Audience: All Levels

Thursday, June 12, 2025
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM  Eastern
Location: Conservatory Garden Court
FREE: This is a drop-in program. No registration needed.

About the presenter

Urban Agriculture Education Specialist
U.S. Botanic Garden
Lola Bloom is the U.S. Botanic Garden’s Urban Agriculture Education Specialist. She promotes the development of urban agriculture through hands-on programming and partnerships locally and nationwide.
Gardener (Advanced)
U.S. Botanic Garden
Amanda Helin is a Gardener (Advanced) with the USBG Horticulture Gardens & Grounds team. Her area of focus is the Kitchen Garden, located in Bartholdi Fountain & Gardens.