Logo design by Danielle Jolette Illustrations
The meeting was held in person at the Shepard Garden & Arts Center. This was a “hybrid” meeting and the (partial) Zoom recording can be viewed on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/wA-0lUEuS2I
Native grasslands are some of the most beautiful, biologically complex, and hardworking ecosystems in California. They are also one of the most endangered due to the spread of invasive plants, development, and agriculture, among many other factors. How can those of us living in urbanized areas increase awareness and appreciation of native grasslands within the city grid? As a case study, Jane will share about the ongoing efforts (and some exciting observations) by a committed group of volunteers at the Grassland Garden at Ninos Parkway in the South Natomas neighborhood of Sacramento.
Jane Lee is a Sacramento-based landscape designer who also loves branching out into graphic design and illustration. In all her work, she is an enthusiastic advocate of native plants, local ecologies, and design that is rooted in place. Prior to starting her own practice Mallow Root Design, she worked at Miridae, a Sacramento-based landscape design-build company with a mission of creating habitat for native plants and wildlife in urban spaces. As often as she can, she loves volunteering for local organizations like the Grassland Garden at Ninos Parkway, the Bushy Lake Restoration Project, and of course SacValley CNPS Nursery!
Photos courtesy of Janet Lee
For more information about the Grassland Garden: https://natomasgac.org/grassland/
For more information about Mallow Root Design: https://www.mallowroot.com/
Title of Talk: California Bumble Bees and Their Use of Native Plants April 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM The meeting will be held at Shepard Garden & Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd. , Sacramento. This will be a “hybrid” meeting and will be streamed on Zoom. Click here to register and attend via Zoom. Summary
Title of Talk: California Native Salvias – from Wildlands to Gardens March 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM The meeting will be held at Shepard Garden & Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd. , Sacramento. This will be a “hybrid” meeting and will be streamed on Zoom. Click here to register and attend via Zoom Summary The
Title of Talk: Organizing a Community in Support of New Legislation February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM This meeting will ONLY be streamed on Zoom. Click here to register and attend via Zoom. Summary We will discuss how to organize our community members on passing a bill and watchdogging it after. Key points will include: