Irwin Seed Library
Time and Place - When: Anytime; Where: First floor of Irwin Library by the back window
Why seeds? Planting native plants, growing a garden, and starting a flower bed are all great way stop help the environment. Doing these things help eliminate inefficient grassy areas that can be harmful to the climate.
How to help. Grab some seeds and a pot and get growin'! Scan the QR code located by the seed library for detailed instructions for each plant type. Once your seedling has grown take it home for the summer and start a garden or flower bed in your yard.
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Lose the lawn - is grass really that green?
The problem... climate change. Annual lawns consume: about 3 trillion gallons of water, 70 million pounds of pesticides, 200 million gallons of gas (for upkeep), less than 1,800 lbs of CO2 per acre.
Our solution: repurpose grassy areas around campus by introducing native plants and trees. Reduces the amount of water usage, fertilizer contamination and maintenance. Trees have a higher CO2 capture capability of about 5,000 lbs per acre.
Want to help? Scan the QR code on the right and fill out the petition. Together we can make a difference.
"Seed Information Database." Ser-Sid.org, 2023, ser-sid.org/. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.
"What's a Native Plant? - INPS." INPS, 8 July 2020, indiananativeplants.org/native-plants/. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.
Resilient Communities is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) to help libraries engage their communities in programs and conversations on the climate crisis. Butler University Libraries received a $500 stipend for programming to help our community understand the issues of climate change and how we can each help to limit the damage. This stipend helped establish the seed library.
In addition to managing the seed library, Butler University Libraries also promotes a collection of resources for understanding climate change across multiple topics: climate justice, renewable energy, energy conservation, carbon sequestering, and biodiversity. Check out these resources on the Resilient Communities LibGuide!
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