Native Plant and Seed Exchange Set for Sept. 27

Newtown Township’s Bird Town is hosting its Second Annual native plant and seed exchange on Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Clark Nature Center, 235 Durham Rd.

The event will be held rain or shine.

“Using native plants contributes to the health and often the restoration of local ecosystems. Planting natives in urban or suburban settings helps restore the character of the land and places fewer demands on limited natural resources,” sale organizers said in an announcement.

If you don’t have any native plants to exchange, plants can be purchased for donations ranging from $1 to $2.

All proceeds benefit Newtown Township Bird Town. All non-native plants are subject to pre-approval via newtown.tree@comcast.net.

For swap rules, list of unallowed plants, and other FAQs, visit the Newtown Township Bird Town webpage at www.newtowneac.wix.com/birdtown or the Environmental Advisory Committee’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NewtownTownshipEAC.

(Photo: EPA.gov)