Wildlife Wonders
Wildlife Wonders, a celebration of biodiversity in our region.
SacValley CNPS Nursery & Gardens 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, 95670 on the American River Parkway at Soil Born Farms.
Wildflower Wonders 2026 Saturday, Sept 19th, 9:00-12:00. Download the WW 2026 poster here. (Then share it!)
Join us for this FREE event.
The Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (SVCNPS) will be hosting Wildlife Wonders on Saturday, Sept 19, 2026 at the SVCNPS Nursery & Gardens located on the American River Parkway at Soil Born Farms. Wildlife Wonders is a free, family-friendly event celebrating the biodiversity of our region.
This event offers the community an opportunity to interact with wildlife experts and enthusiasts. We believe that supporting wildlife through the use of native plants in residential and community gardens, as well as in wild areas, is critical to maintaining local biodiversity. The exhibits will celebrate oaks and other native plants, and the birds, bees, and butterflies that call our region home. (Native plants are crucial for biodiversity as they provide essential food and habitat for local wildlife, including birds, insects, and other animals. By supporting a diverse range of species, native plants help maintain healthy ecosystems and promote ecological balance.)
Celebrate native wildlife, biodiversity, and the remarkable relationships between wildlife and the plants they depend on.
FREE & open to the public!
- Kid-friendly interactive exhibits
- Wildlife Sticker Passport – collect stickers as you explore
- Free plant raffle every 30 minutes!
- Meet wildlife experts & enthusiasts
- See seeds under a microscope
- Free seed packet of lacy or tansy-leaved phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia) seeds while supplies last.
- Visit the SacValley CNPS Nursery
Importance of Moths / Insects Nature’s Tiny Heroes / Native Plants for Native Bees / Nature Supports All of Us documentation / Native Plants Attract Beneficial Insects – Poster Background / Oak Bluebird Caterpillar
Local Native Plants for Bees and Butterflies – How to Help Native Bees – Beneficial insects and which plants attract them – Importance of Caterpillars to Birds – Oaks Birds Caterpil
