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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

Learn the basics of composting and how to turn your food scraps into rich soil for your garden – because compost happens! Lori Caldwell of StopWaste will be doing a hands-on demonstration at Ploughshares Nursery.

Learn:

• How easy it is to transform yard and food waste into gardener’s gold
• The benefits of composting
• How to make, harvest and use composted soil
• Hot and cold composting, Hugelkultur and worm composting.

Join us and have fun!

Garden Party at Ploughshares Nursery

Join us for a special celebration in our flourishing community garden at Ploughshares Nursery of Alameda Point Collaborative!

Celebrate Spring and Raise Money for Ploughshares Nursery

Wander through our blooming garden spaces while enjoying delicious treats, live music, and a warm community atmosphere. This garden party offers the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends while supporting our community initiatives.

What to Expect

Local Treats: Savor delightful offerings from beloved local bakers including trillgoddessbakes
Live Music: Enjoy the smooth saxophone melodies of Ashley Jemison
Special Gift Bags: The first 20 guests will receive exclusive gift bags filled with handcrafted items including artisanal soaps, candles, teas, floral magnets, journals, and more

Admission

General Public: $10 suggested donation
Alameda Point Collaborative Residents: Free admission

All proceeds support Ploughshares Nursery’s community programs and garden initiatives.

Ploughshares Nursery is a program of Alameda Point Collaborative, dedicated to creating sustainable communities through urban agriculture and environmental education.