Celebrate the many gifts of California native plants with the American River Conservancy in collaboration with the El Dorado Chapter of the California Native Plant Society.

• Enjoy special guests, including author of “Tending the Wild,” M. Kat Anderson, discussing her new book. 
• Chat with the Coloma-Lotus Fire Safe Council, and ask us how we can help you maintain your defensible space, get a free home assessment, or select fire resistant native plants for your home landscape.
• View artists’ work, see demonstrations inspired by native flora, and participate in hands-on activities.
• Shop for native plants, seeds, art, and merchandise to help support a sustainable future.
• Visit information booths featuring local experts to learn about biodiversity and related topics.

Schedule

• 8:00AM to 10:00AM - Bird walk with Placer Land Trust (separate registration at link below)
• 10:00AM - Event begins
• 11:30AM to 1:00PM - Book talk with M. Kat Anderson, storytelling by Kimberly ShiningStar Petree, music by Hither & Yon
• 2:00PM - Event ends

Food and beverages for purchase will be available.  FREE and ALL AGES are welcome with a $10 suggested parking donation.  REGISTRATION LINK