Whether you have a green thumb or an area in your home or garden that needs a touch of nature, Beaver Creek Reserve's Native Plant Sale and nature thrift sale will have just what you need. On Saturday May 7th we will have around 3,000 beautiful native plants available for purchase as well as a variety of donated nature-themed items.Native plants are sturdy, their lives are not due to human introduction. They require little maintenance but provide great benefit. From their roots to their petals, native plants help preserve and promote biotic diversity.
The prices of plants are usually within the $3-$10 range. They come in over 60 varieties and serve numerous purposes. Anyone can find a plant that reflects their interests. Don't know what you're looking for? A staff of master gardeners will be there to answer questions and to steer you in the right direction.
These plants don't just look good, some are pollinators like the complex milkweed or the foxglove beardtongue, a favorite of the hummingbird. Plants like these will attract insects like butterflies, coloring your garden with life. For those who are less interested in the visual display of plants, herbs such as basil, parsley, and oregano will be available for purchase. Take this opportunity to check spices off your shopping list!
There will be over 60 varieties of plants including native grasses, perennials, and host plants. The popularity of these plants is clear from last year's event which was completely sold out. Early birds will arrive at the start of the event at 8:30 am, don't miss your chance to have a complete pick of the lot before the event ends at 1:00 pm! Click here to download the 2016 Plant List!
Once you find the plants you want, you can visit the nature center to look for gently used nature items of all kinds! Items for sale include, movies, books, music, jewelry, clothing, and much more. The funds raised from this one-time event will assist the Bird Banding program at Beaver Creek Reserve. Donate your items during Nature Center hours on Friday May 6th to become part of this great event. Your donations are tax-deductible and help connect you and others with nature.
We hope to see you at Beaver Creek Reserve this Saturday!
Times of the sale?
ReplyDeleteAnnie, it was mentioned above that the sale started at 8:30 a.m. I hope you were able to attend the event, thank you for reading the Beaver Creek Reserve blog and stay tuned for more updates!
Delete-James