Creative Nature Workshop: Build Your Own Seed Stock (August)

Ellie Mejia
Aug 9, 2025
1 min read

Three participants and Jenny Guzman sitting at a picnic table with paint bottles and brushes. — Photo: Joe Ignatius

It was sunny the afternoon of August 10th, a pleasant time to be outdoors crafting in good company. A small group of neighbors took advantage of that lazy Sunday and joined us for the second installment of our Creative Nature series.

A table laid out with materials for the crafting workshop, including small wooden storage containers, paint brushes, and small signs that provide instructions to attendees. — Photo: Joe Ignatius

Under the enthusiastic guidance of our workshop leader Jenny Guzman, attendees painted small storage containers to house their personal seed collections. Once finished, they were offered a selection of their choosing from Overton's seed library.

This session, alongside its sister series led by Lucía León, encourages and equips gardeners of all skill levels and fosters a collective ethos. By bringing people together to share knowledge and resources, we make it easier for growers across the city to make their green spaces healthier and more biodiverse.

Jenny Guzman and an attendee paint their seed stock boxes at a picnic table outdoors. — Photo: Joe Ignatius

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The Overton Exchange POP is brought to you by the City of Chicago’s Public Outdoor Plaza (POP!) program, designed to create strategic community gathering spaces that serve as destination points for residents and neighborhood visitors.