Earth Week Kick-Off with California State Parks
Apr
18

Earth Week Kick-Off with California State Parks

Celebrate Earth Week: Community Kick-off event will take place at the State Indian Museum and Sutter's Fort State Historic Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This event features guided tours of the urban park, hands-on crafts and activities, and community outreach groups dedicated to environmental stewardship and reciprocity - in the community and at home. 

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Gardens Got Natives Tour
Apr
19

Gardens Got Natives Tour

Join the Sacramento Valley California Native Plant Society for the 13th Annual Gardens Got Natives Garden Tour — a free, self-guided native garden tour in the Greater Sacramento area!

Visit Tessa at the home of Rachel and Errol and learn more about our design process and maintenance and install services for native gardens, especially DIYers! 1816 Burnett Way in Land Park

Visit Matthew with a selection of some of our less commonly seen plant species at Lesley's gardens at 119 Arbusto Circle in Pocket. You'll get to see Lesley's updated backyard garden.

At both locations we will be offering special deals and coupons to be used in our native plant nursery!

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Colonial Heights Garden Tour
May
3

Colonial Heights Garden Tour

Join us at the annual Colonial Heights Garden Tour where you will be able to explore some of the most beautiful and unique gardens in Colonial Heights. This in-person event is perfect for plant lovers and anyone looking for a fun way to enjoy nature with friends and family. Wander through home gardens ranging from xeriscapes to fruit and veggie growing spaces, native plant gardens, and ornamenal landscapes. We will be hanging out at the Colonial Park vendor space with some native plants for sale along with gardening advice from Matthew! This tour stands out for its showcase of DIY landscapes that are lovingly maintained by the folks in the neighborhood.

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Start Seeds with your Sweeties
Feb
14

Start Seeds with your Sweeties

It’s time to start your tomato seeds in Sacramento.

We’re going to make a cute date out of it.

You can purchase a sturdy re-usable 6-cell seed tray filled with high-quality soil, and we will help you to select the right seeds for your growing conditions and tomato desires!

Grab a beverage or a special tomato-inspired treat from the Pintworks kitchen.
All ages are welcome, and no purchases are necessary to come and hang out and ask questions.

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Matthew Speaking at CNPS Conference!
Feb
5

Matthew Speaking at CNPS Conference!

Will you be at the California Native Plant Society Conference in Riverside? This year’s theme is Growing the Movement Together for Native Plants: explore our collective potential to safeguard the native plants we love and need.

Matthew will be speaking at the conference. Look for his presentation, “The Importance of Informal Education in an Ecosystem of Learning, or the Curious Layperson to Nerd Pipeline.”

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Pop Up at Pipeworks
Nov
12

Pop Up at Pipeworks

Come find us at Pipeworks climbing gym to buy plants and native wildflower seeds!

116 N 16th St, Sacramento, CA 95811

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