At The Urbana Free Library Seed Exchange, you can find free seeds to take home, plant, and grow. The Seed Exchange also accepts donations of harvested or store-bought seeds, including partially opened packets.
TAKE SEEDS
- Go to the Seed Exchange on the 2nd floor.
- Take up to 10 packets of seeds.
- Fill out the "Seeds I Took" form.
- Hand the form to a staff member at the Reference Desk.
DONATE SEEDS
- Contain and label seeds with the plant name, location where the plant was grown, and year. If possible, please include an image of the plant or email one to reference@urbanafree.org to ensure accurate labeling on the seed packets.
- Give seeds to a staff member at the Reference Desk.
Additional Resources
Questions about the Seed Exchange? Send an email to reference@urbanafree.org or call 217-367-4057.
Looking for resources to help you set up or maintain your garden? Visit our Gardening Resources page.