Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour and Green Home Features Showcase - Livestream

Agenda:

10:00-10:15 Welcome, Kathy Kramer, Tour Coordinator

10:15-10:50 “From ecological desert to wildlife habitat” by Stefanie Pruegel Visit Stefanie’s San Leandro garden and fully electrified home on Saturday, May 3, 2024

10:50-11:30 “Harden your home for fire safety” by Chief Colin Arnold, Berkeley Fire Department

11:30-12:00 “Fire-resistant native plants” by Jennifer Dirking

12:00-12:30 “Lawn Conversion to a sitting area surrounded by a rich tapestry of California keystone plants” by Lois Simonds: video by Ellyse Morgan and Tam Starita, Walnut Creek garden

12:30-1:45 “Gardening for bees: Choosing the plants that local, native bees need” Susan Karasoff

1:45-2:15 ”Making windows safe for birds: why it’s important and how to apply Feather Friendly markers (a demonstration)” by Erin Deihm”

Registration required at weblink to watch on Zoom.  Also available on YouTube.

Additional session on Saturday, April 5.  In-person tours on May 3 and 4.