ABOUT THE EVENT
Phoenixville Public Library will host a free program, “The Role of Seeds in Society and Culture”, on Thursday, May 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Dive deep into the concepts from Longwood Gardens’ Community Read book, The Triumph of Seeds, during this lecture that looks at the wide range of usages of seeds in today’s society and culture. From their inclusion in global diets to their presence in creative arts, spirituality, and textiles, discover how relevant seeds are in today’s world. In this program you’ll also learn how to properly process and store a menagerie of beautiful seeds to be used for jewelry, cooking, and planting. Former Longwood Professional Gardening student Alison Tisdel is the presenter.
This event is a celebration of Longwood Gardens’ Community Read focus on the science of the plant world and where it all started… seeds. Attendees will be entered into a free raffle drawing for vouchers for free admission to Longwood Gardens, to be awarded at the conclusion of the evening’s program. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. For more information on Longwood’s Community Read, go to http://longwoodgardens.org/community-read. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.
610-933-3013 x132
