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September 2018
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Native Plant Sale
The plant sale runs Saturday, September 29, 2018- Sunday, November 4, 2018, 9:00AM - 6:00PM. Enjoy thousands of plants from the many habitats of California, the Garden’s annual sales dwarf all other native plant events on the Central Coast. Considering replacing your lawn or some of your water-loving planting beds? Most California natives are drought resistant. Speak with our knowledgeable staff about what plants are best for your garden or come to some of our weekend workshops. You can also visit…
Find out more »October 2018
Shasta Chapter Fall Plant Sale
This annual 2-day plant sale will be held at the greenhouse/horticulture area of Shasta College. On Friday, October 19, we'll be setting up and weeding from 2-4 pm, with the Members-Only Pre-Sale afterwards, from 4-6 pm. The Pre-Sale is for current members only, but you can join on the spot! On Saturday, October 20, the public plant sale will be from 9 am to 3 pm. We will be selling both quart-sized and gallon-sized California native plants: shrubs, ground covers,…
Find out more »Marin Chapter Fall Native Plant Sale
Our ever-popular fall plant sale will be held in the Falkirk Center’s lovely garden next to the greenhouse, with a focus on Native Plants for Birds. We’ll be highlighting a variety of native flowering shrubs that yield fruit and berries attractive to the birds in your garden, along with expert advice on plants that offer resources for other native creatures, including insects that provide pollination services. We will have a large number of special shrubs and perennials grown from seed,…
Find out more »Landscaping with California Native Plants
Create a sense of place and habitat using California’s own heritage which will ultimately benefit your purse, your home and the planet. We will focus on 20 native California plant species, their uses, care and maintenance without chemicals or additives. Students will design a landscape and supplemental irrigation system through lecture and hands-on design sessions. Registration closes 7/27.
Find out more »Sequoia Chapter Water-Wise Plant Sale & Fair
The Sequoia Chapter partners with the Clovis Botanical Garden in our annual plant sale. The Chapter's offerings feature California native shrubs, trees, annuals, and perennials suited to our Central Valley climate. The Botanical Garden's offerings feature water-wise plants from Mediterranean climates around the world.cbg
Find out more »Kern County Chapter Plant Sale
Select from a variety of California native plants to get your garden growing and get helpful advice from our members! Located at the back side of California State University Bakersfield, in the Environmental Studies area (former FACT Area), off Camino Media.
Find out more »UC Naturalist Certification Course Fall 2018
Participants complete a 40+ hour hands on course with expert instructors and fellow learners -- studying natural history, environmental and conservation stewardship. Offering the option for 4 UC academic credits for an additional fee as well as discounts on future training opportunities.
Find out more »San Bruno Mountain: Dairy Ravine-Cable Ravine
These two north-facing ravines form most of the area above the parking lot opposite the park entrance. Their names allude to dairy ranching and to cables that descend from the communication towers on the summit. The two ravines share similar plant communities that are dotted with eucalyptus plantings threatening endangered butterfly habitat. To explore both ravines we’ll walk the Eucalyptus Loop to the Dairy Ravine and Summit Trails ascending to the mountain’s summit. Then it’s on to Kamchatka Point to…
Find out more »Santa Clara Valley Chapter Native Plant Sale
Conserve water and make your garden beautiful with California native plants. Bring habitat value and a sense of place to the garden without requiring chemicals or additional energy. Discover the possibilities at the Native Plant Sale at Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills on Saturday, October 20, 2018, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Naturally adapted to the local soil and climate, California native plants thrive without amendments, fertilizers, or pesticides, and offer incomparable habitat value. Fall is an excellent time…
Find out more »California native plant propagation: How to create native plants from seeds, cuttings, and divisions
Join renowned environmental educator Judy Adler in a hands-on workshop at her half-acre garden, where you will learn how to propagate California native plants from seeds, cuttings, and divisions, and take home plants you have propagated yourself! More information and registration. Limit 15 people and cost is $35 per person.
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