Join the First-Ever RiverFront Community Seed Share on February 8th!
Mark your calendars for a one-of-a-kind event celebrating gardening, sustainability, and community connection! The RiverFront Community Seed Share will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 12 PM to 2 PM at the Greenhouse Apartments community space in downtown Omaha. This exciting event is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to exchange seeds, discover gardening tips, and connect with local organizations that make Omaha’s green spaces thrive.
Attendees will have the chance to meet representatives from a variety of local gardening and urban agriculture groups, including:
- Benson Community Garden
- The RiverFront Horticulture Team
- Blazing Star Seed Cooperative
- Douglas-Sarpy County Extension Master Gardeners
- Omaha Public Library
- DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The event will feature seed exchanges, helpful resources, and plenty of inspiration for gardeners of all levels. Plus, coffee, water, and pastries will be provided, creating a cozy space for learning and connection.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
- Time: 12 PM – 2 PM
- Location: Greenhouse Apartments community space, Downtown Omaha
- Parking: Metered parking is available on Farnam Street between 8th and 10th Streets. For larger items, use the parking cutout lanes on 8th Street between Douglas and Farnam.
While this event is hosted by the RiverFront Horticulture Team, the Benson Community Garden is thrilled to be participating alongside other local organizations. We invite everyone—from experienced gardeners to those just getting started—to come and be a part of this celebration of growth and sustainability.
For Urban Agriculture Organizations:
There’s still time to get involved! If your organization would like to participate, complete the sign-up form at https://forms.office.com/r/SQXLsBBbrw.
“We’re so excited to support this event and see it as a wonderful opportunity for the community to connect, share resources, and celebrate the amazing work being done in Omaha’s gardens and urban agriculture spaces,” said Kurt Goetzinger, founder of the Benson Community Garden.
Help us spread the word by sharing this event with your networks. For questions or to share details about your own seed swap events, contact Delia at drhill@omahameca.com
We can’t wait to see you there and grow our community connections together!
