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Title of Talk: Reclaiming Nature: The Role of Native Plants in Backyard Biodiversity Restoration September 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM Register here to receive the Zoom meeting information. Summary Incorporating native plants into our backyard landscapes isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a powerful step towards creating a healthier, more diverse environment for ourselves and the …
Chapter Meeting and Potluck Social June 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM Please join us for the SVCNPS June Potluck Social on June 14, 2023! This will be our first in-person chapter meeting in three long years and will be at the Shepard Garden and Art Center at 3330 McKinley Boulevard in Sacramento from 6:30 …
Title of Talk: Bringing Life to Rivers: Large Scale Floodplain Restoration and Native Seed Farming May 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM Register here to receive the Zoom meeting information. Summary What is floodplain restoration and why is important? River Partners performs floodplain restoration on a large scale, planting thousands of native plants every year. As …
Title of Talk: An Inner-city Pollinator Oasis April 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM Register here to receive the Zoom meeting information. Summary Learn how a small residential landscape in South Central Los Angeles supports local pollinators and incorporates water conservation methods in the landscape with the use of California native plants, succulents, and non-invasive plants …
Title of Talk: The A, Bee, Cs of Native Bees March 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM Register here to receive the Zoom meeting information. Summary This presentation covers native bees, their relationships with native plants, and community science engagement. California is home to over 1,600 species of native bees, and they are a vital part …
Title of Talk: Botanical Nature Printing February 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording of the presentation here. Summary – A brief history of botanical nature printing – The accessibility of botanical consciousness through creativity – Demonstration of the printing and hand-coloring process Speaker Bio Latifat Apatira is a plant enthusiast and artist. Raised …
Title of Talk: #Califloragami. Intersections of Art, Math and California Native Plants January 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording of the presentation here. Summary During the pandemic, Esme Cabrera turned to her life-long pastime of origami to puzzle out new folding sequences resulting in representations of California native plants. Having just moved to …
Title of Talk: A 27 Year Wildflower Journey: The Making of Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change November 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording of the presentation here. Summary Rob Badger and Nita Winter take you behind the scenes on their 27-year journey photographing wildflowers throughout California and the …
Title of Talk: Container Gardening with Natives October 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording of the presentation here. Summary In 2020, Derek moved to Sacramento and took his bonsai collection with him, learning so much more about native plant care along the way! The move gave Derek some great opportunities to share his …
September 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording of the two presentations here. Title of Talk: If You Build It, They Will Come: A 10-Year Garden Journey Summary In 2012, Lesley started transitioning her Sacramento garden from a typical suburban lawn to a pollinator oasis. Her garden incorporates more than 150 different native plants …