Landscaping with California native plants is a proven technique for creating low-water, low-maintenance gardens that also provide refuge for wildlife and repair the damage to our urban and suburban areas. Be inspired to create a garden that welcomes wildlife by attending the Native Horticultural Symposium “Creating Habitat in the Dryland Garden” on Saturday, September 17, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with presentations by Judith Larner Lowry, Sara Leon Guerrero, Liam O’Brien, Frederique Lavoipierre, and Bart O’Brien.

Free parking in Lot 8 only.

Early registration (by August 31) $90 general public, $80 CNPS member, $55 student; late registration $100/$90/$65. Register in advance at www.cnps-scv.org; same-day registration begins at 8:00 a.m.