Saturday, March 16, 2024
Tolt Macdonald Park
Picnic Shelter/Red Barn
10 am to 12 noon
​31020 NE 40th St, Carnation, WA 98014
Scroll down this page for a map.

Come Prepared to the Seed Exchange

Please wear warm clothing and walking shoes, as this will be an outdoor event. There are several port-a-potties on site for public use, and  plenty of parking within a short walk of the Red Barn.
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Come, gather seeds & learn about gardenin​g in the PNW - whether you can contribute seeds or not. We'll have plenty of seeds for this year’s garden.
If you bring seeds to share Please make sure they are no older than 3 years, or you have tested their ability to germinate. You may bring leftover seed packets and/or your own home grown seed. More info on contributing seed on our SEED SAVING page.

There is no charge to participate However, the Seed Exchange is supported entirely by your donations. Please bring some CASH to contribute if/what your budget can afford. 

To collect seeds at the exchange, bring small envelopes and markers for labeling seeds. There are instructions for two different handmade seed envelopes on our SEED SAVING page. We will have limited supply of envelopes available by donation but are likely to run out.

Stay for an hour or the entire day
We will have seeds, seed catalogs, gardening advice, and more! Unfortunately we will not have workshops or food this year, but don't let that stop you from striking up a conversation with a Seed Steward, or sharing your own gardening experience with fellow gardeners.

Volunteers are needed!
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available to choose from. More details on benefits & tasks on our volunteer page.

• Volunteers are especially needed with set up and clean up.
• Individuals can participate for as short as an hour or for the entire day’s schedule.
• All volunteers get the benefit of collecting seeds and seed catalogs an hour before the Seed Exchange opens to the public.

Tolt Macdonald Park
Red Barn - Picnic Shelter
​31020 NE 40th St, Carnation, WA 98014

Bring your lunch and have a picnic on the lawn!
While we won't be selling or serving food this year, Tolt Macdonald Park is a fantastic spot for a picnic and/or a hike.

About the Park:

The 575-acre Tolt-MacDonald Park is located in Carnation at the confluence of the Snoqualmie and Tolt Rivers in the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley. This area is a must-see for birders with beautiful wetlands full of waterfowl, as well as eagles and osprey soaring above.
 
Tolt-Macdonald Park is also a great place for hiking and mountain biking. Beyond a 500-foot suspension foot bridge over the Snoqualmie River are 12 miles of forested and riverside trails connecting to an extensive network of trails in the adjacent Ames Lake Forest.

2024 EXHIBITORS

Carnation Farmer's Market Our thriving local farmers market convenes here in the Red Barn on Tuesday afternoons all summer long!
Snoqualmie Valley Master Gardener Clinic answering your toughest garden questions. 
Sno-Valley Tilth advocating and educating for local food & farmers.
First Light Farm 3-acre u-pick and community farm located in the beautiful Snoqualmie River Valley.
EagleSong Gardener herbalist and herbal educator sharing about her classes and other offerings.
Snohomish and King County Beekeepers Association, sharing information on keeping honeybees.
King County Library System award winning library system will have gardening books on hand.
March of the Vegetables, a parade celebrating the Snoqualmie Valley – the art, agriculture, beauty, and quirky, vibrant small-town communities.
Mosaic Montessori local Montessori school bringing crafts, coloring, and seed planting activity for kids.
Fall City Learning Garden, an all volunteer learning and giving garden.
Snohomish County Fruit Society answering your fruit tree questions. 
And more!
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KIDS Activities

This year we are thrilled to announce that we have Mosaic Montessori running our kid table with coloring, crafts, and seed planting activity.
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​Parents please supervise your children at all times. We provide activities for small children but we do not provide child care!

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