Laura Barhydt

Title of Talk: Native Garden Crafting 101: Designing With Nature May 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM Click here to view the recording on YouTube Summary Join us for a journey into the world of native garden design with Shevaun’s “Native Garden Crafting 101: Designing With Nature” presentation. This event is tailored for DIY enthusiasts eager […]

Title of Talk: Seed-Tending – The Wild World of Farming CA Native Plants for Restoration April 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM Click here to view the recording on YouTube Summary From dam removal to agricultural land-repurposing, our state has big plans to restore thousands of acres of land to valuable wildlife habitat. But accomplishing these

Title of Talk: A River’s Reach – A Source to Sea Adventure on the Sacramento River – A Documentary Film Screening November 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM The presentation included copyrighted material and is unavailable here but may be available at the presenter’s website. Summary A River’s Reach chronicles the source-to-sea adventure of 3 women

Title of Talk: Reclaiming Nature: The Role of Native Plants in Backyard Biodiversity Restoration September 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM Click here to view the recording on YouTube. Summary Incorporating native plants into our backyard landscapes isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a powerful step towards creating a healthier, more diverse environment for ourselves and the

Title of Talk: Bringing Life to Rivers: Large Scale Floodplain Restoration and Native Seed Farming May 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM Click here to view the recording on YouTube. Summary What is floodplain restoration and why is important? River Partners performs floodplain restoration on a large scale, planting thousands of native plants every year. As

Title of Talk: An Inner-city Pollinator Oasis April 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM This meeting was not recorded. Summary Learn how a small residential landscape in South Central Los Angeles supports local pollinators and incorporates water conservation methods in the landscape with the use of California native plants, succulents, and non-invasive plants that are adapted

Title of Talk: #Califloragami. Intersections of Art, Math and California Native Plants January 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording of the presentation here. Summary During the pandemic, Esme Cabrera turned to her life-long pastime of origami to puzzle out new folding sequences resulting in representations of California native plants. Having just moved to

Title of Talk: A 27 Year Wildflower Journey: The Making of Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change   November 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording of the presentation here. Summary Rob Badger and Nita Winter take you behind the scenes on their 27-year journey photographing wildflowers throughout California and the

Title of Talk: Container Gardening with Natives October 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording of the presentation here. Summary In 2020, Derek moved to Sacramento and took his bonsai collection with him, learning so much more about native plant care along the way! The move gave Derek some great opportunities to share his

September 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording of the two presentations here. Title of Talk: If You Build It, They Will Come: A 10-Year Garden Journey Summary In 2012, Lesley started transitioning her Sacramento garden from a typical suburban lawn to a pollinator oasis. Her garden incorporates more than 150 different native plants