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Jamestown Today
By the People, for the People
Spring Seed Library Kick-Off Set for March 20 in Jamestown
Free community event to feature gardening workshops, salad bar, and food drive
Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:40pm
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The James River Valley Library System and Stutsman County NDSU Extension office are hosting the 2026 Seed Library Kick-Off event on Friday, March 20 at 6:00 pm at the Stutsman County Library in Jamestown, North Dakota. The free event will include gardening workshops, a salad bar, and a food drive, all to celebrate the first day of spring and the upcoming gardening season.
Why it matters
The Seed Library Kick-Off event promotes community engagement, environmental sustainability, and food security by providing educational resources and opportunities for residents to learn about gardening, gleaning, and supporting local food banks.
The details
The event will feature presentations from NDSU Master Gardeners on snail gardening and winter sowing with milk jugs, as well as a talk from Stutsman County NDSU Extension Agent Ashley Kjellberg on the benefits of gleaning for the community. Attendees who bring a canned vegetable for the food drive will be entered into a prize drawing.
- The Seed Library Kick-Off event will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
- The event marks the first day of spring and the start of the upcoming gardening season.
The players
James River Valley Library System
A library system serving Stutsman County, North Dakota, which includes the Alfred Dickey Library, Stutsman County Library, and a bookmobile.
Stutsman County NDSU Extension office
The local office of the North Dakota State University Extension, which provides educational resources and programs to the community.
Ashley Kjellberg
Stutsman County NDSU Extension Agent who will be speaking about the benefits of gleaning for the community.
What’s next
The Seed Library Kick-Off event is the start of the gardening season, and the library and extension office will likely host additional workshops and programs throughout the spring and summer to support local gardeners and promote sustainable food practices.
The takeaway
The Seed Library Kick-Off event in Jamestown is a great example of how community organizations can come together to educate, engage, and support residents in developing sustainable gardening and food practices, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more resilient local food system.
