SacValley CNPS Nursery & Gardens
SacValley CNPS Nursery* has been responsibly growing local native plants since 2007.
The nursery is located at 2140 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova (on the American River Parkway at Soil Born Farms) and is operated entirely by volunteers. CNPS membership is not required to volunteer. Nursery and Gardens Volunteer Basics (Site MAP Nursery and Gardens)
Last year we collaborated with State CNPS to hold a series of Propagation classes. State CNPS posted videos of the classes and many more Propagation Resources HERE on Google Drive.
Nursery Volunteer Orientation – Monday, Sept 11th at 10:00 am. Demonstration Garden tours –Monday, Sept 11th at 10:30. Sign up with Chris: cnpschris@gmail.com
Demonstration Gardens: Robins Front Yard, Willows for Wildlife Oasis, Traditional Resources, Low Water Hand Water, Under Oaks, HOA Friendly, Butterfly Waystation; Slideshow SacValley CNPS Demo Gardens OCT 2022
The mission of SacValley CNPS Nursery (formerly Elderberry Farms*) is to promote awareness of the benefits of native plant habitat, encourage community involvement, and provide a source of local native plants for gardening and restoration projects. We are NOT open for SALES except to regular volunteers. Workdays are Mondays & Wednesdays, and our summer work hours are 10:00-noon. To keep everyone safe: If you are unvaccinated, we ask that you also wear a mask and maintain a 6-foot distance.
SacValley CNPS Nursery and Gardens a very short history revised Sept 2022
The Nursery uses best management practices to maintain the health of its nursery plants, including providing protection from Phytophthora.
The Nursery is currently in production mode and plants are not available for purchase. However, if you would like to become acquainted with the plants we grow, you are welcome to drop by on one of our Mini Workdays.
Plants We Grow Slideshow For other volunteering opportunities at SacValley CNPS Nursery and Gardens, please email the Nursery Directors ~ Christina Lewis and Susan Fregien
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GARDENING GUIDE for SacValley CNPS *We changed our name from Elderberry Farms Native Plant Nursery to SacValley CNPS Nursery and Gardens. Why? To clarify that we 1) Only grow native plants, 2) We are not a project of Soil Born. 3) We’re affiliated with CNPS, and 4. Our Demonstration Gardens are a prominent feature of our work.
Saturday mornings- contact Eleni to sign up for a tending session in our Demo Gardens.
Key Activities
Mini Workdays
Demonstration Gardens
Pot Reuse
Nursery and Demonstration Gardens Tours
Nursery Maintenance
News & Upcoming Workdays
SacValley CNPS Nursery & Gardens
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Our Mini Workdays continue on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon. At noon, we all gather to discuss nursery project updates. Volunteers are welcome to bring their own lunch or snacks. If you would like to join us, please stop by! No sign-up is needed. Questions? Email Chris at cnpschris@gmail.com.
Propagation Volunteers
The nursery leadership team is looking for volunteers who are interested in propagating local native plants. If you would like to learn more, please contact Chris at cnpschris@gmail.com.
Gardening Resources
Location
2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95667
On the American River Parkway at Soil Born Farms
Directions below map
Driving Directions
From the intersection of Folsom Boulevard and Coloma Drive, go north on Coloma Drive. Turn left onto Chase Drive. Turn left into the driveway at 2140 Chase Drive (last driveway on the left before entering Hagan Park).
Continue down the driveway to the designated parking area (please park here unless you are picking up or delivering materials at the nursery). From the parking area, walk past the farm stand, then past the duplex. The nursery is just beyond the duplex.
Biking Directions from the American River Parkway
Soil Born Farms is adjacent to the American River Parkway bike path between mile markers 15 and 15.5. Turn off the bike path into Hagan Park, and exit Hagan Park by the parking kiosk. Immediately turn right into the Soil Born Farms driveway. Then bike or walk to the nursery.
Bus Directions
The nearest bus line is 21. Get off the bus at Coloma Rd. & Dolecetto Dr. (EB). From the bus stop, walk to 2140 Chase Drive.
