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MI Green School Guide: project catalog
Seed bank project
There are four main steps to this project.
- Collecting seeds
- Storing seeds
- Sharing seeds
- Planting seeds.
Then, the cycle repeats. Growing plants can support the environment by capturing carbon from the air, filtering pollutants, and creating habitat for insects and wildlife. Seed banking is a great educational activity that also makes gardening more affordable.
MI Green Schools category:
Environmental protection
This project impacts:
Academics and engagement
Grounds and infrastructure
Operations and procurement
Cost scale:
$0 - free resources and recycled materials
$25 - $75 - minor purchases or fundraising necessary
Resources
For school community members
- Simple Guide - Saving Seeds From Your Pollinator Garden (National Wildlife Federation)
- Micro-Seedbanking Setting up & Running a Community Seed Bank (The Community Seed Network)
For teachers
- Lesson plan: Seed Banks (Grades 3-8) (Kids Gardening)