Natural History Wanderings

from Kathy Kramer of Bring Back the Natives

Sunday, Feb. 4, 10:00-11:30 Zoom

HOA/condo/communal living situations—how to incorporate native plant gardens into them?  Three success stories

This discussion will focus on how to incorporate native plants into communal living situations, such as condominium complexes, HOAs, and retirement communities.

If you’re having difficulty getting traction for a native plant garden in
your communal living situation, this meeting could be just the
inspiration you are looking for!  Join us to hear about three success stories—in a 1,300 unit, multi-building condo complex in Emeryville, a 15 unit condo complex in Alameda, and a retirement community in Oakland.  Join the Native Plant Resource Teams here and check the HOA box to receive the Zoom link and to make connections with others in your same situation.

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6:00-7:30 Zoom

Sharing native seeds and plants
Join us to plan future seed and plant sharing events, such as cutting exchanges, propagation talks, and more.  The upcoming field trip to Larner Seeds is full, but another one is being planned.  Join the Native Plant Resource Teams here and check the Seed & Plant Exchange box to receive the Zoom link and information on future events.

Saturday, Feb. 17, 10:00-4:00 in-person, outdoor talks and shopping 

Free talks in the nurseries during the Native Plant Extravaganza (see the website for addresses and talk descriptions).  A percentage of your purchases will go to support the Tour.

Berkeley, Oaktown Native Plant Nursery

10:00 “Flowering Bulbs for the Garden” by Suzanne Carter, owner of Oaktown

Oakland, East Bay Wilds Native Plant Nursery

10:30 – 1:30 Seed Giveaway: Jennifer Dirking (creator of those amazing Keystone Species signs) will have native gardening information and free packets of Larner Seeds Pollinator Wildflower Mix, while supplies last.

11:00 “Choosing the right native shrubs and trees for your garden” by Pete Veilleux, owner of East Bay Wilds

12:00 “Ten easy steps to creating a bird-friendly garden” by Jennifer Dirking

Richmond, Annie’s Annuals and Perennials

11:00 “Selecting native plants using Calscape” by Jessica Woodward, of the California Native Plant Society

Richmond, The Watershed Nursery

1:00 “Pollinators are in crisis: here’s how you can help” by Annina Puccio, Executive Director of the Monarch Milkweed Project