By Elise Lehman
On Tuesday, April 14, from 3-5 p.m. at the Raider Grill, room 205/207, Grand Rapids Community College gardening club Staying RootED welcomes all students and staff to join their seed exchange.
Through a presentation on historical and modern African American botanists, students can learn the ways that these individuals have influenced gardening. Seeds of black-eyed peas, okra, collard greens, and sunflowers will be handed out after an explanation of their importance. Closing out the event, the gardening club and advisers will discuss the book “Lessons from Plants” by Beronda Montgomery. Thomas said, “(The book will explain) how plants offer valuable insight to our lives.”
Vice President of Staying RootED Emani Thomas says “I believe those who attend will definitely learn something new and take away lessons that will help them with gardening and everyday life.”
While this event was originally planned for Black History Month, to support and highlight influential African American gardeners, Thomas said, “I believe that we can still celebrate (Black History) any time of the year.”
