May 6: Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour (free)
“40 bird- and butterfly-friendly, pesticide-free, water conserving, low
maintenance gardens that contain 60% or more native plants will be open on
Sunday, May 6 from 10-5 at various locations throughout Alameda and Contra
Costa counties. Gardens with activities for children include:
San Lorenzo High School’s garden and Native Plant Nursery
10:30-4:30 “Ongoing talk: Native American medicinal and culinary uses
of California native plants” and “Native American games and
activities for children (and adults!)” Spear-throwing, acorn pounding,
walnut dice and more. At the Alatorre garden in Richmond 13 species
of butterflies flutter, and the hosts write: ”Bring your children!
Reclaimed school room chalkboards grace the garden, and are open for use on
the day of the Tour.” Registration by 4/28 is required at
www.BringingBackTheNatives.net