Rotary has an opportunity to assist in a very special local project - this is a "one-off", it requires no experience, no heavy lifting and no money!
As explained by Donna Patel, Chair of the Summit Environmental Commission and fellow Rotarian, "the Summit Library started a Native Seed Library last year, and the Tiny Forest is one of the sources to replenish the seeds. The Native Seed Library is available to the public - people are allowed to take up to 3 seed packets (and then hopefully provide seeds back once their plants thrive).
Many seeds have been collected but are still waiting to be sorted into smaller numbers of seeds and labelled for distribution.
There was a couple committed to sorting and then they moved or are no longer available. This project would be ideal for Rotarians as it’s indoors and can be done together as a group at the Library or as a take-home project.
You can read more about the Native Seed Library and partnership with the Tiny Forest here: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/summit/articles/summit-environmental-commission-library-partner-to-expand-native-seed-collection. "
If you would like to volunteer you can simply call the Library, 908-273-0350 or contact Donna directly at dgp212@gmail.com.
Also, the Library will hold a special training meeting on 15 October 2024, essentially, a "how to" session. Times are 10AM with a possible 2PM.