NATIVE PLANT WORKSHOP - Growing CA native plants from seed and cuttings

Join us for a full 3 hour class covering the ins and outs of growing CA native plant from seed and cuttings. Participants will get to take some materials home with them, and topics include

- Learning to identify native seed in your garden and in the field

- Various methods for treating and sowing native seed (Fire-followers!)

- Soils, containers, fertilizers and techniques used when working with small native seedlings

- Cleaning and storing seed for the short and long term

- Taking and preparing cuttings of various native species

- Tips for rooting easier (Hummingbrid Sage) and more challenging (Manzanitas) native plant cutting

- Soils (media) and rooting hormones used to encourage cuttings to root

After a short tour of our native plant nursery that grows over 75,000 plants a year, folks will be encouraged to get their hands dirty working with various plant species. Specific plants to be worked on depend on time of year, but may include Salvias (Sages), Buckwheats (Eriogonum species), Manzanitas (Arctostaphylos species), etc. Feel free to bring any native plant propagation questions you may have!

Minors under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.. All attendees under 18 must have a guardian sign volunteer paperwork at the time of arrival to participate (Questions? email - [email protected])

DETAILS:

Class begin at 1pm, and go thru 4pm.

Because attendees will be assisting in the processing of cuttings and sowing/ cleaning seed, this will be considered a volunteer event. This volunteer work will take place outdoors at the Rancho Sierra Vista nursery. Much of the work can take place under shade, but volunteers should be prepared to stand for at least 3 hours and be exposed to the cold and sun for various lengths of time. Please wear hiking or outdoor working attire, bring water/reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and a sun hat. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All attendees under 18 must have a guardian sign volunteer paperwork at the time of arrival to participate (Questions? email - [email protected])

Directions: On Google Maps, Search 'Car Park for Sycamore Canyon'

1. Park in the main, lower, final visitor parking lot: Car Park for Sycamore Canyon

2. Walk past the left side of the bathrooms, past the Eucalyptus grove.

3. Walk into and past the horse stable area, and into Rancho Sierra Vista Nursery.

Total walking time from the lower parking lot to the nursery averages less than 3 minutes. If you are walking for longer than 3 minutes you may be walking the wrong way! Call or text 805-844-7449 if you are lost.

The main entrance is at Via Goleta and Lynn Road, Newbury Park, CA, 91320

From the Ventura Fwy (101) to Lynn Rd exit. South on Lynn Rd 5.25 miles to Via Goleta. Park entrance is on the left.

(*NOTE: If you are unable to attend this event but would like to learn about native plant propagation and/ or volunteer at the Rancho Sierra Vista native plant nursery, please contact Antonio Sanchez at [email protected])

Host or Publisher Santa Monica Mountains Fund