Explore the importance of native plants and pollinators in this hands-on program for all-ages.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of North Natomas Library.

Native plant nursery open at find out farms. Check out the Nursery tab at the top of our website for more information.

Native plant nursery open at find out farms. Check out the Nursery tab at the top of our website for more information.

Join find out farms offsite at the Sacramento Water Wise Garden Showcase where you can learn how to transform your water-guzzling lawn into a drought tolerant (and hopefully native!) garden.

A selection of plants from our nursery will be available, along with helpful handouts and information.

1395 35th Ave, Sacramento, 95822

We’re back! Join us for the season opening of the 2025-2026 native plant nursery at find out farms. We will have special treats available to celebrate the start of the season.

California Biodiversity Week spans September 6-14 this year. Join find out farms as we partner with 25+ local conservation partner organizations for an intergenerational day of activities at Camp Pollock. We’ll be leading a bioblitz team to help document plant and animal species.

This event is FREE and all-ages. Register here.

Learn why we hate lawns but need to save native grasslands. Hear all about BEES! And watch as Matthew tries to put himself out of business.

Doors at 7:30 pm. Show at 8:00.

We swear sometimes. Folks bring their own beverages (wink wink). Jokes are made that are not intended for kids. Pretty much every biologist who gets on stage talks about sex. This program is not for the haughty or for youths. It is... a good time!

We’re excited to partner with Slow Foods Sacramento to bring you a tomato tasting experience.

Can lichen change your life? Should bees be taking probiotics? What are some Indigenous uses of California Native Plants?

Nature Nerds is an informal educational event for grown-ups.

We swear sometimes. Folks bring their own beverages (wink wink). Jokes are made that are not intended for kids. Pretty much every biologist who gets on stage talks about sex. This program is not for the haughty or for youths. It is... a good time!

Come find out about a community science project aimed at tracking and conserving California's native bumble bees.

FREE! (but space is limited)

Come find out about a community science project aimed at tracking and conserving California's native bumble bees. We will be participating in a field survey for the California Bumble Bee Atlas!Lesley Hamamoto and Michael Kwong will teach us a bit about native bumble bees followed by a survey of the area.The survey consists of a 45-minute period spent searching for bumble bees where they are netted, chilled, and photo-documented before all individuals are released unharmed.Please note that folks will not be able to handle bees unless they are independently on the Bumble Bee Atlas permit. Cameras are highly encouraged!

Be prepared to be hiking around on uneven ground outside in the sun for about an hour and a half. Water bottles, sun protection, sturdy shoes, all that stuff... you've been outside before!

Like learning about nature and don't mind a swear word? Come learn about insects and darkness, herons on the rock, and sexy plant genetics.

Nature Nerds is an informal educational event for grown-ups.

We swear sometimes. Folks bring their own beverages (wink wink). Jokes are made that are not intended for kids. Pretty much every biologist who gets on stage talks about sex. This program is not for the haughty or for youths. It is... a good time!

We wish you a happy summer solstice on the longest day of the year.

Please join us for a very very special pop-up of Nature Nerds! This event is being held at the historic Camp Pollock and is a fundraiser for Sacramento Valley Conservancy.

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy’s mission is to preserve the beauty, character, and biodiversity of the Sacramento Valley landscape by protecting and stewarding natural and working lands, and scenic open spaces for the benefit of current and future generations.

Our goal is to raise $3,000 to keep their mission going strong.

Time Traveling Insect Science

Since there have been insects and plants... insects have eaten plants. But how has that relationship changed over time? And how do we know? Join us for a quick dive into the world of Paleobotany and learn how fossil records may have information about insect herbivory that might surprise you!

Lauren Azevedo-Schmidt, PhD was born in the Santa Cruz mountains. Among the poison oak, blackberries, mountain lions, and redwood trees that surround her childhood home. Earthquakes punctuated her childhood as did the wild nature of the land she was born on.

With an academic career including a BS in Geology, an MS in Botany, and PhD in Ecology, Lauren grew a passion for Paleobotany and works to bridge datasets of modern & fossil plant-insect interactions.

http://www.lazevedoschmidt.com/

Poetry, Ponderings, & Pendejadas

In the spirit of nature nerdom, this presentation will be a melange of short whimsical nature-inspired and based poems, offerings on nature-based leadership, and a dollop of pendejismo for additional reflection and humor.

José González is a professional educator with training in the fields of education and conservation. He is the Founder of Latino Outdoors among other ventures, including vagabond consultant. He also appreciates a witty pun.

IG: @josebilingue #HereIsJose

https://www.facebook.com/josebilingue

https://www.josegagonzalez.com

Urban Ecology

Are cities just for humans? Do cities shape the evolution of plants? Ever wondered what’s going on with the plants in that vacant lot near your house? Join us for a fascinating dive into the world of an urban ecologist who puts plants and people at the center of her focus.

Jasmin Green is an urban ecologist with a keen interest in addressing complex problems in social-ecological systems. Her research sits at the intersection of plants and people: she uses experimental and observational methods to study the distribution of greenspace across urban landscapes and how that impacts plant function and ecosystem services. Beyond her research, she works to dismantle the barriers facing historically marginalized students in STEM.