Congratulations, Owen Hanba!

For my Eagle Scout project, I wanted to create a Seed Library for the Park Ridge Public Library. The idea behind the Seed Library was to provide our community with access to a diverse range of seeds, catering to both professional gardeners and newcomers. It's designed to be as simple as borrowing a book – you pick up some seeds, plant them, and watch your garden flourish.

Beyond gardening, the Seed Library helps to foster community engagement by connecting individuals passionate about gardening, sustainability, and biodiversity. It serves as a hub for knowledge exchange, empowering both experienced and novice gardeners.
The Seed Library also plays an important role in creating food security within our community. By enabling residents to grow their own food, it offers some self-sufficiency and control over their own food supply.

In addition, the Seed Library contributes to conservation efforts by reducing reliance on commercially produced crops and preserving heirloom pollinator plants. This is important as we work through environmental challenges like climate change. Overall, my Eagle Scout project isn't just about planting seeds; it's about planting the seeds of change and making a positive impact in our community. 

**Owen is a seventh grader at Lincoln Middle School and is a member of Troop 1.