Week Two (Sample): Seed Saving Theme

Family Planning Session

• Discuss what plants grow in your area and why seed saving matters

• Plan visits to local seed libraries, garden stores, or experienced gardeners

• Decide which seeds your family wants to collect and grow

Core Activities

• Seed Collection Walk: Explore neighborhood, parks, or gardens for seed collection

• Processing Workshop: Set up kitchen seed processing station with whole family

• Community Connections: Visit local gardeners, seed libraries, or heritage farms

• Future Planning: Design family garden plans using saved seeds

Multi-Age Adaptations:

• Younger Children: Sensory exploration of seeds, simple sorting activities

• Elementary: Research local native plants, practice observation and recording

• Older Children: GPS mapping of collection sites, viability testing, database creation

• Adults: Connect with local agricultural heritage, plan family garden expansion