NIMHAF x CCA DLD Seed Library

13 May 26

Artists

Seed It Union, Conor O'Kane

Info

Wednesday 13 May 2026, 2–5pm

Learn about the CCA DLD Seed Library, plant seeds, considering how seeds are a model of adaptability, being part of the environment to which they belong.

You are invited to join this free workshop led by Conor O’Kane from Seed It Union and Social Farms and Gardens. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the seeds in the CCA DLD Seed Library, mix up soil and plant seed trays and meet like-minded individuals. Everyone can pot Sunflower seeds from the library and take them home.

Seeds are adaptive, no matter where they come from in the world they can adjust to the circumstances and place in which they grow. The plants' offspring grow in ways suited to their habitat; seeds are a model of adaptability and being part of the environment to which they belong.

This event is free, informal, accessible and booking is essential. Book your place here. It is suitable for all ages and abilities. All materials will be provided. It will take place in the gallery space in CCA Derry~Londonderry, 10–12 Artillery Street, BT48 6RG. We look forward to seeing you there!

About CCA DLD Seed Library

CCA Derry~Londonderry is delighted to host the Seed Library by The Seed It Union, open to the public. The library stocks a range of seeds for everyone to borrow and grow. It is a legacy of the Fugitive Seeds exhibition in 2022 guest curated by Borbála Soós and, along with our annual Seed Saving Day, is part of our ongoing Public Programme

You are welcome to visit the Seed Library during our regular opening - simply speak to a member of the CCA Team, you can find them in the Office, and they will open the library for you. To borrow any seeds, you can browse and then record what you are borrowing with a member of the team. Call in to CCA to have a look! Our opening hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 12–6pm, you can find us at CCA 10–12 Artillery Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6RG.

About the Seed It Union

The Seed It Union emerged from Food Security, through the Seed Saving & Exchange programme (FSSSE) set up by Social Farms & Gardens NI. SeedIt Union are supported by Necessity. You can read more about Social Farms and Gardens here.

"The Seed It Union always welcomes new members to borrow and save seed with us. Currently we are twenty-six community gardens and growers across counties Antrim, Derry, Donegal, Down, Monaghan and Tyrone. From Cloughmills to Derry City, Carndonagh to Comber, and Strabane to Aghacloghan. We have islanders (Rathlin), Care Farmers (Plumbridge), urban allotmenters (Letterkenny) and Seed Library Club members (Garvagh)."

Accessibility

Visit CCA’s Accessibility information page here. You will find Social Narrative Videos and links to a Sensory Map for the current exhibition. The gallery space is fully accessible for wheelchair users and there is a wheelchair accessible toilet in our venue. Assistance dogs and their owners are welcome to CCA. CCA's staff have Autism Awareness training and all our staff are JAM trained. For accessibility questions, please email our team at info@ccadld.org.