Last year, Creek’s Key Club introduced seed bombs for the horticulture fundraiser and has brought them back by popular demand on March 31st. The horticulture sale is an annual event held during the spring season, organized and run by the horticulture class under the guidance of Mr. Ben Hansen. It gives the community a chance to purchase student-grown plants.

The seed bombs came from an idea discussed in the club’s monthly meetings. 

“We knew that seed bombs were very interactive and would give a hands-on learning experience for all students, which would give [students] the opportunity to learn about the importance of preserving our environment and stimulating growth through plants,” senior Key Club president Shrreya Sethuramalingam said. 

Seed bombs are constructed out of dry clay, native flower seeds, and soil. In order to make a seed bomb, they take a palm-sized amount of air-dry clay and flat it out. Then, they sprinkle a pinch or two of native flower seeds and a bit of soil onto the clay. After that the bombs are carefully rolled into spheres. Once the bombs are formed they are then put into a container so that it is ready to use when wanted.

The seed bombs are then kept in storage and sold at the fundraiser annually. It is the second year since they have been introduced and have received overwhelming support and will definitely be brought back year round. 

“Students really enjoy this project, especially since we do it in the spring when the weather is warming up and we can work outside,” Key Club adviser Kaleigh Karlen said. “The hands-on process is simple, fun, and gives everyone a chance to get involved.”

A lot of students enjoy the whole process and making seed bombs is, overall, a very cooperative project. 

“I especially like this activity because the last two years the weather has allowed us to be outside and there is just something about playing with clay that is fun and all of us seem to enjoy a fun activity that will also benefit the environment,” junior vice president Layla Silver said.r