07/08/2026
A morning spent processing guazuma with our amazing volunteers! 🌱
Guazuma (*Guazuma ulmifolia*), also known as West Indian elm, is a versatile tropical tree used at ECHO for green manure, animal forage, and improving soil health. Before its seeds can be planted or shared with network members around the world, they must first be carefully processed.
That's where our volunteers come in. John starts by cutting open the dried guazuma fruit, Paul breaks apart the pieces to make the seeds easier to access, and Jerry finishes the process by sifting out excess debris. Together, they transform a long task into a smooth process filled with teamwork, laughter, and plenty of good conversation.
The seeds they process will either be distributed through our network or used here on the farm, helping support sustainable agriculture both locally and globally.
We're grateful for volunteers like John, Paul, and Jerry who make this work possible every week. Interested in joining them? Volunteer with ECHO's Seed Bank every Tuesday! 🌿
🔗 ECHOnet.org/volunteer
