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Seed Swap And Share
SEED SWAP AND SHARE
JANUARY 31, 2026
9am-12pm
Old Trail School
2315 Ira Rd
Akron, Ohio 44333
Celebrate National Seed Swap Day with the Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market as we bring our community together to prepare for spring gardening!
This free event is about more than just seeds—it’s about building connections, sharing knowledge, and strengthening our local food community.
What to Expect
Seed Exchange
Bring seeds from your personal collection to trade, or simply take home non-GMO, heirloom, native, and organic seeds provided by local vendors and fellow gardeners.
No seeds to share? No problem—everyone is welcome to participate and take seeds home.
Fermentation Station
Swap and take home fermented products including kombucha SCOBYs and sourdough starter.
Free Compost
Get your spring garden started with complimentary bags of compost from Rubber City Reuse (while supplies last).
About Rubber City Reuse
Rubber City Reuse is a sustainable waste management company based in Akron serving northeast Ohio, specializing in composting and landfill diversion of food scraps, yard waste, and organic material.
Learn more at https://www.rubbercityreuse.com/
Live Gardening Demonstrations
Learn from Crown Point Ecology about potting soil characteristics, simple tray seeding, soil blocking, and stratification techniques.
Demo Schedule
9:15AM – The Foundation
Potting Soil Breakdown: Crown Point Ecology explains soil components and what makes a healthy mix.
9:45AM – Volume & Efficiency
Simple Tray Seeding: Demo on using a dibbler for fast, accurate seeding in standard flats.
10:15AM – Eco-Friendly Starting
Soil Blocking: Demo on the specialized technique for starting seeds without plastic pots.
10:45AM – Perennial Focus
Stratification: How to treat perennial native seeds that need a “winter” period to germinate.
11:15AM – Open Q&A
“Ask the Expert” time with Crown Point.
About Crown Point Ecology
Crown Point is a 501c3 non-profit working farm and educational center located in Bath Township focused on regenerative agriculture, land stewardship, and connecting people to the land, and where their food comes from. With an organic certification going back to 1994, Crown Point aims to be a role model for food security and sustainable land use, through farm stewardship, advocacy, education and collaboration.
Learn more at crownpointecology.org
Family Fun
Enjoy live music and hands-on activities for kids throughout the event.
This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome to join us in celebrating the joy of gardening and community connection.