The Bird Park Fundraiser “Plants & Stream Beds - The Finishing Touch” on December 4th was a big success!
NGC members Greg Rubin and Leo Hernandez with California’s Own Native Landscape Design started off the workshop with a talk about how to evaluate the plant’s root ball, and best practices for installing and watering new native plants.
Under Greg and Leo’s guidance, work began with adding the finishing touches to the dry stream beds, followed by planting natives and mulching. By the end of the workshop, the group created a beautiful native habitat including DG (decomposed granite) paths to “invite” people into the garden. Through CNPS chapter support and our fundraising efforts, we were able to cover the costs for plants and materials.
One last item that is still on our wish list is to purchase a water feature for birds and pollinators to make Bird Park a true native habitat. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation towards a water feature, go to: Bird Park Donations or scan this QR code with your camera.
Please stop by Bird Park (located on 28th St & Thorn St. 92104) anytime to watch this native habitat grow!