Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum, holds plant sales at the Arboretum Teaching Nursery, offering hundreds of different kinds of uncommon garden plants that have been locally grown, including the Arboretum All-Stars, our top recommended plants for Central Valley gardens. If you are converting your lawn to a low-water landscape or are interested in including more... Read more »
Join Sacramento Splash for a 2-hour docent-led tour of the Mather Field vernal pools. In March, the pools should be filled with water and tons of weird, wonderful critters that can only live in this rare habitat. In April, as the spring sun warms the earth and the water evaporate, the wet phase gives way... Read more »
The Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper Professional certification program provides landscape professionals 21 hours of education on principals of proper plant selection for the local climate, irrigation system design and maintenance, irrigation system programing and operation and sustainable landscaping. In order to obtain the QWEL certification, an individual must demonstrate their ability to perform an irrigation system audit... Read more »
Workshop Costs: Full Day: IPM & GSI + Stormwater Management - $160 general / $150 member IPM Workshop ONLY - $85 general / $80 member GSI + Stormwater Management Workshop ONLY - $85 general / $80 member Bundle workshop registration and ReScape qualification renewal: Full Day + 2-Year Membership Renewal with Directory Listing ($390 value!) - $265 RQPs only... Read more »
The Fishhead Lake mitigation wetlands were created as mitigation for earlier wetland losses. The wetland and surrounding uplands are home to waterfowl, songbirds and raptors. Native wildflowers here bloom in early spring. Visitors will receive a packet of native flower seeds. The meeting location is weather-dependent, so please contact Roger Jones (preferably via email [email protected] or 916/875-9174) the week preceding... Read more »
Learn about the land and water of Arcade Creek and the critters that call it home. Go exploring with biologists and see how they use scientific tools. Biologists will guide our exploration of the creek zone and answer questions about riparian habitats and the diversity of wildlife living in them. Bring your curiosity and questions.... Read more »
Join us in exploring our local waterways! Take a hike to the river and learn all about its journey, see what kinds of animals are living in and along its edge, and learn how keeping our local waterways clean can make life better for all that share this earth! All ages welcomed. $5.00 General, $3.00... Read more »
Discover the hidden world of water insects and polliwogs! Using catch and release activities get a close-up look at amazing little animals that live in our pond and can be found in our local waterways. All ages welcomed. $5 General. $3 Ages 4-11. A parking fee of $5 is waived for Nature Center members. Please... Read more »
Open gardens are informal events where you roam the gardens, watch what we are doing, see what we are growing and ask questions. Bring samples of your problem plants, mystery pests and questions to the Ask the Master Gardeners information table. All areas are staffed with Master Gardeners: grapes, herbs, fruit trees, citrus, vegetables, berries,... Read more »
Early evening is the best time to see beaver activity and lots of other local wildlife. Take a stroll with Mary Tappel through Wolfe Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary. Meet at the Ueda Parkway Staging area parking lot on Elkhorn Blvd. and Sorento Rd. east of Steelhead Creek. Call 916/925-1933 or email [email protected] before April 15th for further information... Read more »
Bufferlands will host Liz Oettinger of the newly formed Bird of Prey Health Group (BPHG) and owner of the Center for Reconnecting with Nature. Liz will talk about the work of the BPHG, an inter-professional group of veterinarians, technicians and bird of prey support staff and their work with rehabilitation for injured birds of prey.... Read more »
Learn about the history and purpose of Rancho Cordova’s Bear Hollow Stormwater Basin. Map Learn about the City’s recent tree planting restoration project and observe the native plants and animals that have taken up residence at this flood control facility. A City biologist will lead the nature tour and bird watch activity. Head to a nearby Creek... Read more »
First We Clean! 2020 CREEK CLEAN-UP for Sacramento County 9 a.m. to noon Volunteers are needed for trash and debris removal on Clean-up day! Go to the Creek Week Volunteer website for 2020 clean-up locations. Then We Celebrate! 2020 CELEBRATION at at Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant Avenue, Carmichael SEE MAP Noon – 2 p.m. Free Lunch & T-shirt for volunteers Exhibits,... Read more »
The Gardens Gone Native tour features 20 plus gardens demonstrating the benefits of landscaping with native plants: providing wildlife habitat (bees, butterflies and birds), reducing water usage, encouraging beneficial insects, reducing pesticide use, lowering maintenance and aesthetic appeal. Gardens are at least 50% California natives and all sizes and types of landscapes are included. Each host... Read more »
Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum, holds plant sales at the Arboretum Teaching Nursery, offering hundreds of different kinds of uncommon garden plants that have been locally grown, including the Arboretum All-Stars, our top recommended plants for Central Valley gardens. If you are converting your lawn to a low-water landscape or are interested in including more... Read more »
Join Sacramento Splash for a 2-hour docent-led tour of the Mather Field vernal pools. In March, the pools should be filled with water and tons of weird, wonderful critters that can only live in this rare habitat. In April, as the spring sun warms the earth and the water evaporate, the wet phase gives way... Read more »
ReScape California’s Landscape Training & Qualification Program launched in 2007 as the “Bay Friendly Training & Qualification Program.” Since then the training has grown and evolved, including merging with EcoLandscape California’s Green Gardener Pro training program in 2017. The combined programs have graduated over 2,000 experienced landscape professionals who are putting regenerative landscaping practices to work every... Read more »