# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Native Plant Palooza
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Shop the annual, outdoor native plant sale at Robinson Nature Center. Select from a large variety of shrubs, wildflowers, ground covers, trees, and edible native plants from numerous vendors. The Native Plant Palooza also features plant inspired artists, plant and pollinator related community groups, and free guided plant walks!

Free guided native plant walks at 12:30pm & 2:30pm

Information: 410-313-0400

Free for all ages.

2026 Participating Vendors
Seven Bends Nursery
Howard EcoWorks
Lauren's Garden Service
Kollar Nursery
Go Native Tree Farm
Wakefield Nursery
Meadowsweet Native Plants
Roving Hare
Howard County Master Gardeners
Howard County Bird Club
Columbia Association
Jumpjack Studio
Bee City
University of Maryland Extension
Amanda Glover Illustration
Parking Information:

In the event that our parking lot fills, off-site parking has been secured thanks to the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics lab at 11100 Johns Hopkins Road. To inquire about parking availability at the nature center before your arrival, please call 410-313-0400.

We will be running shuttles to and from the off-site parking. Plant purchases will be moved with the assistance of volunteers to the Nature Center front circle, where guests may load their car after returning from off-site parking.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/native-plant-palooza/200029974208903
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 90

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Robinson Nature Center
- **lat**: 39.190137677333
- **long**: -76.895349265956
- **full address**: Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln,Columbia,MD,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Native Plant Palooza being held?
  - **A:** Native Plant Palooza takes place on Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln,Columbia,MD,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Native Plant Palooza?
  - **A:** Native Plant Palooza is organized by Howard County Recreation and Parks.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Howard County Recreation and Parks's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Howard County Recreation and Parks a rating of 4.5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Howard County Recreation and Parks has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Native Plant Palooza is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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