# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Native Plant Exchange
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: A collaboration between Wild Ones River City Chapter and Blandford Nature Center. 

Note this important time schedule:
• 10 am–10:45 am - Plant Drop off
• 10:45 am - hear announcements and guidelines for the plant exchange
• 11 am–Noon - Pick out plants to take home. 

The purpose of the Native Plant Exchange is to foster natural landscaping with native plants. Bring favorite native plants from your yard to share with others and take some home for yourself. All plants are FREE, and you are not required to bring plants in order to take some home. This is a place where those with an abundance can share with others and help them get started with native plants.

If you are bringing plants:
Please bring plants to share from your garden that you know to be true native species —no introduced species, cultivars, or nativars.

Make sure that roots are intact and plants are potted well.

Label each plant with as many details as possible: common name, Latin name (if known), sun/part-sun/shade preference, and soil/moisture preference (if known).

Please arrive early to allow us time to arrange plants by category and species.

Plant drop-off will be from 10 am–10:45 am.

You’re encouraged to walk Blandford’s trails, explore the Visitor Center and Gift Shop, visit our education tables, and mingle with other native plant enthusiasts until it’s time for the exchange. 

If you are taking plants:
Please bring a cardboard box or other container for transporting.

Arrive by 10:45 am to hear announcements and guidelines for the plant exchange.

Plant exchange will be from 11 am–noon.

Be respectful of others—if there are only a few plants of a particular species, only take one. We’ll do our best to make sure everyone gets some native plants!

Educational materials and planting/growing advice will be available to get you started.

Additional details:
Registration is not required in order to attend this event. Free parking available at Blandford Nature Center. Plant exchange will take place in the Schoolyard along the west side of the parking lot. Light snacks, educational materials, and planting instructions will be provided. Learn more about native plants, River City Wild Ones, and Blandford Nature Center. This is a great opportunity to meet other native plant enthusiasts! Event will take place rain or shine; indoor location available in case of rain. Thank you for your support in planting more native plants! 🌱 It 

Fore more details visit: https://rivercitygrandrapids.wildones.org/2026-native-plant-exchange/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/native-plant-exchange/200030639051032
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504
- **lat**: 42.99466
- **long**: -85.73913
- **full address**: 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Native Plant Exchange being held?
  - **A:** Native Plant Exchange takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Native Plant Exchange?
  - **A:** Native Plant Exchange is organized by Blandford Nature Center.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Blandford Nature Center's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Blandford Nature Center a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Blandford Nature Center has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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