MiniNature Reserve Installation: Secret Location

What is a MiniNature Reserve Installation?

A MiniNature Reserve (MNR) is a native garden planted by volunteers in a parkway, school, local park, or other small area. A MNR Installation is the event in which we do the planting. 

What are we doing in this workshop?

We will be planting dry grassland species in an effort to emulate a dry grassland habitat.

What should I expect?

We will be outdoors for this event. Dress comfortably and be ready to get dirty! Before participating, you MUST sign a waiver, you MUST wear an Orange Vest (we will provide), and you MUST wear gloves. We will be digging holes, putting plants in the ground, sweeping up palm fruits, and sowing wildflower seeds. There are NO RESTROOMS on site.

To receive exact location, you must RSVP. We will send out the location A few days in advance, the day prior, and the day of. 

Should I bring anything?

-Gardening gloves

-Water

-Sun Protection

If you would like to bring a plant to put in the ground or some seeds to spread, we will take any of the following species:

Purple needlegrass

Nodding needle grass

Blue wild rye

California brome

Small flowered Melic

Yarrow

Foothill penstemon

Foothill needlegrass

CA Melic

Narrowleaf Milkweed

Goldenrod Solidago veluntina

Blue eyed grass

Catalina mariposa lily

Splendid Mariposa lily

Butterfly mariposa lily

Golden star

Wild Hyacinth

Shooting star

Clarkia

Larkspur

Tidy Tips

Wild parsnip

Tomcat clover

Mallow

California Poppy

Is this event family-friendly?

Yes, all ages are welcome to attend! Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by and adult.

If I have questions, who should I contact?

Feel free to reach out to info@MiniNature.org with any questions, comments or concerns.Must RSVP to get exact location.