Story County Conservation and Iowa Prairie Network are excited to celebrate spring by hosting a Native Plant Day + Sale on May 3 at McFarland Park. The goal of this event is to make native Iowa, local eco-type plants more accessible to the community while providing education on a variety of related topics. Event will run Noon to 3:00 PM. Presentation at 12:00 noon (see below).
\nAt 12:00 Noon, Sarah Nizzi, Pollinator Conservation Specialist with the Xerces Society, will present “How Small Spaces Can Make a Difference for Pollinators. "The presentation and event are free and open to the public; come for one or both! Plants available for purchase, and all are encouraged to attend whether you are an experienced native plant gardener or just getting started. Numerous other like-minded community groups will be set up with relevant information, including: Ames Public Library, Seed Library- Prairie Rivers of Iowa, Native Seed Library- Xerces Society- More to come!
\nPlant Vendors: Otter Creek Natives- Native Impact
SUMMARY:My County Parks - Native Plant Day + Sale PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR