SacValley CNPS Nursery & Gardens
SacValley CNPS Nursery* has been responsibly growing local native plants since 2007.
The nursery is located at 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova. We are within Soil Born Farms, soilborn.org and on the American River Parkway Google Map and SBF Parking Lot to Nursery Walking MAP. The nursery is operated entirely by volunteers. CNPS membership is not required to volunteer. Slideshow of the Short History of the SacValley CNPS Nursery . List of a few of the Plants We Grow List. Document: Climate Ready ALREADY Slideshow of Why Choose Native Plant for Your Landscape
Monday and Wednesday workdays are back to normal. Nursery Workdays are mostly ‘rain or shine’, though heavy rain can cancel a workday. Email Chris at cnpschris@gmail.com if you have questions.
The mission of SacValley CNPS Nursery (formerly Elderberry Farms*) is to promote awareness of the benefits of native plant habitat, encourage community involvement, and provide a source of local native plants for gardening and restoration projects. Workdays are Mondays & Wednesdays from 10:00-noon. Nursery Poster with Volunteer Orientation and Nursery Tours 2025
The public is welcome to drop in during the Nursery’s Wednesday Workdays between 10:00 and 11:45 to browse and potentially purchase plants.
Demonstration Gardens- Slideshow of Plants in each Garden. GARDEN DESCRIPTIONS of Robin’s Front Yard, Willows for Wildlife Oasis, Traditional Resources, Low Water Hand Water, Under Oaks, HOA Friendly, Butterfly Waystation
Nursery Volunteer and Visitor & Garden Tour will be on Wed, April 15th, 10-11. You will learn about the nursery, take a tour of our demonstration gardens and find out how you can get involved. Email Chris cnpschris@gmail.com
This is a slideshow on Irrigating with Grey Water
Here is a document, What’s so special about Native Plants in Brief, that outlines the benefits of native plants for people, birds, bees, butterflies and the planet. Now you can advocate for including native plants in landscape!
The Nursery uses best management practices to maintain the health of its nursery plants, including providing protection from Phytophthora.
Sac Regional Plants We Grow slideshow Feb 2024
Propagation: for information on how to propagate native plants at home, go to our Native Plant Propagation at Home webpage.
GARDENING GUIDE for Sacramento 2024.
NEW Upper Sunrise for Walks Dec 2025 Upper Sunrise Native Plant list ALPHA
Key Activities
Mini Workdays
Demonstration Gardens
Pot Reuse, Bring us your pots!
Nursery and Demonstration Gardens Tours
Nursery Maintenance
News & Upcoming Workdays
SacValley CNPS Nursery & Gardens
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Our Mini Workdays continue on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon. At noon, we all gather to discuss nursery project updates. On Wednesdays we have Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches for all! (And often other treats!) Volunteers are welcome to bring their own lunch or snacks. If you would like to join us, please stop by! No sign-up is needed. Questions? Email Chris at cnpschris@gmail.com.
Nursery Volunteer Orientation and Demonstration Garden Tour
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Wildlife Wonders, Sat, Oct 18 10-1, SacValley Nursery
I invite you to see a bit of what we do this weekend. Sacramento Valley CNPS will be holding this uplifting and informative event on Saturday, Oct 18 from 10-1:00 at our Nursery, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, on the American River Parkway, at Soil Born Farms. SacValleyCNPS.org/wildlife-wonders/
SacValley CNPS Nursery Workdays & Volunteer Orientation
The Nursery will be closed on Monday October 6th and Wednesday October 8th due to road work at Soil Born Farms. We will also be closed on Monday, October 13th for the Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day holiday. We’ll start up our regular Monday and Wednesday workdays on Wednesday, Oct 15th. The public is
SacValley CNPS Nursery Volunteer Orientation MONDAY
On Monday, July 14th from 9:30-11:00, we will have orientation for Nursery Volunteers! All skill and interest levels are welcome! Come see what it’s all about! Questions? Email Chris at CNPSchris@gmail.com
Pot-washing and Nursery Drop-In
On Saturday, June 7th, 2025 9:30-11:00 for our monthly Saturday Drop-in. (We do not sell plants during the drop-in days.) You are invited to “meet” the native plants and learn about their benefits for wildlife, people and the environment. You can also help our efforts to be sustainable. We reuse plant containers to keep them
Propagation Volunteers
The nursery leadership team is looking for volunteers who are interested in propagating local native plants. If you would like to learn more, please contact Chris at cnpschris@gmail.com.
Gardening Resources
Location
2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95667
On the American River Parkway at Soil Born Farms
Directions below map
Driving Directions
From the intersection of Folsom Boulevard and Coloma Drive, go north on Coloma Drive. Turn left onto Chase Drive. Turn left into the driveway at 2140 Chase Drive (last driveway on the left before entering Hagan Park).
Continue down the driveway to the designated parking area (please park here unless you are picking up or delivering materials at the nursery). From the parking area, walk past the farm stand, then past the duplex. The nursery is just beyond the duplex.
Biking Directions from the American River Parkway
Soil Born Farms is adjacent to the American River Parkway bike path between mile markers 15 and 15.5. Turn off the bike path into Hagan Park, and exit Hagan Park by the parking kiosk. Immediately turn right into the Soil Born Farms driveway. Then bike or walk to the nursery.
Bus Directions
The nearest bus line is 21. Get off the bus at Coloma Rd. & Dolecetto Dr. (EB). From the bus stop, walk to 2140 Chase Drive.
