# Event Details - **Event Name**: Poppies in the Park Workshops - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join California State Parks and Miridae Mobile Nursery for the return of our FREE hands-on workshop series highlighting the importance of native plants and how you can naturally incorporate them into your gardens at home using easy-to-make seed bombs. These workshops will take place during our normal Family Activity Day at the park and are offered in support of California Biodiversity Week. Join Grace Amico, owner of Miridae Mobile Nursery, for a 30-min workshop where you will learn how to create native seed bombs from scratch, care for them to ensure successful growth, and learn about the benefits of incorporating native plants in landscaping. Each participant will receive enough supplies to make a seed bomb in the shape of a poppy, a bear, or even the State of California! Native plants will also be available for purchase. State Park interpreters will also be present to discuss the cultural significance of poppies in our state and their role in supporting local ecosystems. These workshops are sponsored by Midtown Association. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WORKSHOP TIMES: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Each workshop will consist of a 30-minute activity section - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Plant sales will take place from 10 AM to 1:30 PM. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ADDITIONAL INFO: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Poppies in the Park is brought to you by Midtown Second Saturday. Each workshop will take place in the pond area of the park, located between the State Indian Museum and Sutter's Fort, and are offered free of charge. While there is no fee to participate, a suggested donation of $5 per workshop participant is highly encouraged. Please note there is a separate admission charge to visit the museums. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT MIRIDAE: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Miridae Mobile Nursery is a box truck-turned California native plant pop-up nursery. It travels all over the Greater Sacramento Region with the goals to: improve accessibility of California native plants in the Sacramento region, offer education about native plants and their benefits, and grow awareness and respect for our native ecosystems. Grace Amico is the owner of Miridae Mobile Nursery and longtime supporter of special events at the SIM. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Horticulture at UC Davis, where she cultivated an admiration for California’s diverse native plants and landscapes. Grace is happy to talk native plants with anyone and finds the Mobile Nursery to be a unique and fun method of bringing that conversation to a variety of people. Visit miridaemobilenursery.com for more information. #castateindianmuseum #castateparks #midtownsac #thingstodoinsacramento #sacramento #MidtownSecondSaturday #ExploreMidtown #nativeplants - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sacramento/poppies-in-the-park-workshops/200030593723707 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Nonprofit, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 124 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Sacramento - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 2618 K St, Sacramento, CA, United States, California 95816 - **lat**: 38.57266 - **long**: -121.47185 - **full address**: 2618 K St, Sacramento, CA, United States, California 95816 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Poppies in the Park Workshops - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/34ff69d31b0d86e9a45c0afdb42df8bf3638cf3ec419290b3c8ffa82ddbde9cd-rimg-w1200-h800-dc484878-gmir?v=1788242031 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Poppies in the Park Workshops being held? - **A:** Poppies in the Park Workshops takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm at 2618 K St, Sacramento, CA, United States, California 95816. - **Q**: Who is organizing Poppies in the Park Workshops ? - **A:** Poppies in the Park Workshops is organized by State Indian Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Poppies in the Park Workshops is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sacramento, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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