Need some seeds? Visit the library
In partnership with Livingston Master Gardeners, the Livingston Parish Library has launched of a new service: seed libraries.
For seasoned gardeners and beginners alike, these seed libraries offer a variety of seeds that patrons can “check out.”
The purpose of this new service is to provide the community with access to seeds for home gardening, promote sustainability, and encourage local biodiversity. Patrons can “borrow” seeds for free, plant them, and return harvested seeds to the library.
It’s simple: Browse the selection at your local library, choose your seeds, get planting instructions, sign the “checkout” sheet, and grow your garden.
Seed Libraries are available at the library's five branches.
Seeds and instructions will be maintained by the Livingston Parish chapter of the Louisiana Master Gardeners. Seed donations are welcome.
Chamber seeking nominations for Business of the Year awards
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for: Livingston Parish Business of the Year, Women’s Leadership, Livingston Future 5 and Community Impact Awards. These awards highlight outstanding businesses and individuals that follow best practices and positively impact both the economy and community of Livingston Parish. Nomination forms must be submitted by midnight Nov. 14.
All nominees will be asked to complete an application process in order to move forward. Judging for awards is done by an out-of-state independent panel. Winners for all award categories will be announced Jan. 16 at the Livingston Parish Chamber’s annual meeting and Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.
For more information or to nominate a business or individual, visit the Livingston Parish Chamber website at www.livingstonparishchamber.org/events.
It's Parish Fair time in Livingston
The Livingston Parish Fair continues this week.
The fair, which started in 1937, includes carnival rides, a rodeo, livestock exhibitions, 4-H horse show, pet show and community exhibits.
For a complete schedule, visit livingstonparishfair.com/fair-schedule.
Squeeze the Day citrus tree sale
The Livingston Master Gardeners are taking orders for a variety of citrus trees. The sale ends Oct. 12. The trees will be available for pickup in later this month.
To order, call (225) 456-0853
Mighty Moms raising money to feed children
September is Childhood Hunger Awareness Month, and Mighty Moms is doing its part to feed children in need.
Want to help make a difference? Sign up to sponsor a child for only $30 by visiting www.mightymomsgo.org/donate.
Eyeglass recycling drive
4-H members throughout Livingston Parish are collecting eyeglasses to help the Livingston Lions Club's project to help provide glass to children in need.
Contact a 4-H member to learn more about the collection drive. The glass are sent to Texas for refurbishing and then to those in need in Mexico.