The Art of Native Plants

Celebrate the many gifts of California native plants with ARC 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 "I Sing to the Earth and She Sings Back." Immerse yourself in the Farm's ponds, woodlands, and gardens to discover native plants as cultural allies and ecological anchors.  Enjoy hands-on activities for all ages. Visit booths featuring local experts to learn about biodiversity and related topics.  View artists’ work, see demonstrations inspired by native flora.  Shop for native plants, seeds, art, and merchandise to help support a sustainable future. 

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

BOOTHS & VENDORS:  Miridae Mobile Nursery, Mallow Root (seed bar), Andie Thrams Artworks (natural dyes), Rewilding Poetry with Lara Gularte, Kathy Levenson Art, Susan Hayne (woodblock printing), Elizabeth Standeven (mushroom art), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Coloma-Lotus Fire Safe Council, Sierra Foothills Audubon Society, Wild Bounty (acorn foods), Sierra Wildlife Rescue, The Bookery, Sarah Guerere Art, local plein air artist painting the farm's landscapes, and MORE.

ONLINE PLANT SALE:  Purchase plants for pick up during the event at El Dorado CNPS.

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