Why do we garden? Is it only for beauty and to enhance the curb appeal of houses? Or does the garden also play a role in the local ecology? More and more people are coming to realize that our yards can provide sustenance to wildlife, from butterflies to birds and more, without sacrificing aesthetics. A yard landscaped with well-chosen native plants can not only look good but also provide unparalleled habitat value. Come to this talk to learn the basics of habitat gardening and which native plants in our area are particularly suited for attracting birds and butterflies. A plant list will be available.
A software engineer by training, Arvind Kumar has been growing native plants in his home garden in San Jose for 22 years. He coordinates volunteer workdays at the 2-acre Native Garden in Lake Cunningham Park. He is a board member and former president of our CNPS Chapter.
Sun Sep 21 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM First Day of Fall Bird and Plant ID Walk at Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose |
Sun Sep 21 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM Bird and Plant ID Walk at Lake Cunningham Park (San Jose) |
Mon Sep 22 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Tue Sep 23 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM Native Plant ID |
Wed Sep 24 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Fri Sep 26 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Fri Sep 26 @ 7:00PM - 08:50PM Photography Group - Photo Sharing Meeting |
Sat Sep 27 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Sep 27 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
Sat Sep 27 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Kirk Park Pollinator Garden |