Hold onto your gardening gloves because we’ve got some thrilling news to share! On September 19th, the Freel Library underwent a remarkable transformation, turning into a lush, green-thumb haven.
This fantastic event opened its doors to students, offering them an extraordinary chance to breathe life into their living spaces with free, vibrant plants. It was a botanical extravaganza that attracted a lively crowd, with students eagerly flocking in to claim their leafy companions.
This delightful gathering served as a testament to the plant passion that’s sweeping through our student community. Attendees weren’t merely looking to expand their personal plant collections; they were bubbling with excitement to nurture their botanical knowledge.
But the Freel Library’s initiative did more than just distribute free plants; it cultivated a profound appreciation for the marvels of the green world. It was a day devoted to celebrating the beauty of nature and the sheer joy of learning about it.
Students left the event buzzing with enthusiasm, clamoring for more green-thumb get-togethers. Ella Staffier, a spirited sophomore, couldn’t contain her excitement: “I couldn’t wait for this event because I’m absolutely crazy about plants! I was over the moon and even dragged my friend along. My room now resembles a flourishing jungle, so you can imagine my sheer delight.”
Abby Bird, another member of the class of ’25, chimed in with equal fervor: “I decided to give this event a try, and it’s incredible how it brings our community together. They should definitely make this a monthly tradition so we can keep growing our plant families.”
The students came, they learned, and they left with new plant companions to nurture and cherish. Interestingly, some of these plants have a remarkable history, some plants originally belonged to Laura’s Grandmother. Laura Dear, a dedicated member of the Freel Library team for five years, had a surplus of plants at home and pondered their fate.
“I had so many plants at home that I wondered what to do with them,” Laura explained. “Some of these plants are descendants of my grandmother, who passed away in 1987. It’s incredible to see her legacy living on through these plants. So, I decided to give them away to our students.”
The students who have now adopted these green legacies will continue to nurture and cherish Laura’s grandmother’s botanical offspring. And guess what? The Freel Library has more exciting events in the pipeline, so stay tuned! There’s no doubt that our campus is blooming with a newfound love for all things green.
