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FREE Talk on Propagating Native Plants

Saturday , October 26, 2024 – 11AM – 12:30PM
Presented by Alameda County Master Gardeners

Thank you to Laura Cornett for her hands-on workshop on California Native Plant Propagation: Seeds, Cuttings and Division. Participants had the opportunity to process cuttings, plant seeds and plant some rhizomes.

This talk focused on different propagation methods for California native plants.  In addition to the lecture, there will be a hands- on portion where attendees will be able to sow their own seeds, prepare and stick cuttings and pot up some native plant rhizomes.

Presenter Laura Cornett is an Alameda County Master Gardener and part-time faculty in Horticulture at Las Positas College in Livermore.

Offered by the Alameda Native History Project. Get information on traditional and contemporary methods of acorn processing and assist in the production of nutritious, culturally relevant food for local Indigenous communities. Workshops are offered on a sliding scale.
Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave.

Register here.

This project is also seeking donations – click here to donate.

Offered by the Alameda Native History Project. Get information on traditional and contemporary methods of acorn processing and assist in the production of nutritious, culturally relevant food for local Indigenous communities. Workshops are offered on a sliding scale.
Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave.

Register here.

This project is also seeking donations – click here to donate.

Time: Mar 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Main Street Linnear Park, Main St, Alameda, CA 94501, USA

About The Event

Join 100K Trees for Humanity & ARPD! Help plant a greener future for Alameda and the bay area! 100K Trees for Humanity, a nonprofit organization committed to environmental sustainability, is proud to announce a community tree planting event in partnership with the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department.

• Tree planting
• Free seedlings giveaway
• Acorn seed planting
• Kids zone: sidewalk chalk drawing, coloring books & Kenny the Clown!
• …and more!

Everyone is invited to attend the Spring Open Garden at the Native Habitat Garden at Bay Farm School (200 Aughinbaugh Way) on Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

This award-winning garden is more than just a school garden. It’s an incredible collection of native plants, a passion project for Mr. Nettles (1st Grade teacher at Bay Farm and native plant expert), and is turning into an educational space through a native plant phenology project being conducted by students and teachers.

The garden was recently featured in an article in the Alameda Post, written by Kristen Smeal and Mr. Nettles, and was also a stop along the US Dept. of Education Green Strides 2023 tour.

Celebrate the beauty of native plants in full spring bloom at the school’s Bay Farm Native Habitat Garden! Stroll through the garden at your own pace, enjoy the seasonal colors, and discover how native plants support local wildlife.

At 11:00 AM, don’t miss a special talk by Mr. Nettles, who will share insights into native gardening, habitat restoration, and how you can make a difference in your own backyard. This is a free, family-friendly event—everyone is welcome

SAVE THE DATE!

Free Workshop by Daniele Fogel of Yervika Herbs at Alameda’s Mastick Senior Center, Room D.

Learn the benefits of drinking different types of herbal teas, as well as how to blend and prepare a delicious cup!

We’ll have more details and a registration link soon. Only 25 people can attend.