Registration for the Seventh Annual Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour, which will take place on Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 10 to 5, is now open. This free, award-winning tour features 50 Alameda and Contra Costa county gardens that are pesticide-free, conserve water, provide habitat for wildlife, and contain 50% or more native plants. This self-drive tour showcases a variety of gardens, from large parcels in the hills to small lots in the flats. Native plant sales and talks are offered at select gardens. Space is limited and registration is required; register early to ensure a place. Volunteers are needed. Please register or volunteer at http://bringingbackthenatives.net/ before April 24.
A companion event, the Native Plant Sale Extravaganza, will take place throughout the weekend of April 30 and May 1. Please go here for details:http://bringingbackthenatives.net/native-plant-sale-extravaganza
