We will be at the May Arboretum on Saturday May 17th, we will have some native plants grown by our members for sale. We will also have books, rulers and our newest merchandise - mugs available for purchase. Cash or Check only.
John Weiser will be hosting an open garden tour of his dry land garden on Sunday, May 18th, 2025. This garden is located at 485 O’Brien Way, Sparks, NV. Google map link https://shorturl.at/vmfv2 You are welcome to stop by between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
This garden features collections of Yucca, Cactus, Agave, Penstemons, Eriogonums, and a smatering of other high desert natives.
Plants from dry enviroments around the world are also included in the mix. Cactus from South America. Succulents from South Africa. Iris from Central Asia. A few are reliable Mediterranean stalwarts.
The garden should be in full bloom with multitudes of pollinators darting around.
Link to photos of my garden https://www.flickr.com/photos/sierrarainshadow/albums/72157680667497650/
On this field trip, we will be traveling (just barely) into California to visit this truly wondrous area. Where the north/south intersection between the Sierra Nevada and the Cascades meets the east/west intersection between the mountains and the Great Basin; it is quite a magical floristic experience with numerous rare endemics.
We will be meeting at 8am at the Lemmon Valley McDonalds located at 120 Lemmon Dr, Reno, NV 89506 to carpool. We anticipate arriving at the eastern entrance of the nature preserve by 9am. Exact location is HERE - https://maps.app.goo.gl/rfngef1wwELqgxaX8 . Be sure to adjust your starting position .
There we will meet up with two of the preserve's volunteers who will take us on a walk through the area. We plan to be out at least until noon. PHOTO BY JEFF BUE, COURTESY FEATHER RIVER LAND TRUST
